Symetra is seeking an
AVP and Actuary to drive the strategy, performance, and growth of our
stop loss captive and reinsurance business.
About the roleAs the actuarial lead for captives and reinsurance, you'll partner across Pricing, Underwriting, Finance, and executive leadership to evaluate opportunities, optimize captive structures, and deliver insights that support profitable growth. This is a highly visible role for an actuary who thrives in complex environments and enjoys influencing strategy through analytics, financial expertise, and industry relationships.
What You will Do- Lead actuarial oversight of Symetra's captive and reinsurance initiatives, including performance monitoring, reporting, and strategic recommendations.
- Evaluate and analyze captive arrangements and reinsurance treaties to support growth and profitability objectives.
- Partner with underwriting teams to assess and price captive opportunities.
- Develop tools, models, and analytics to measure captive performance and support informed business decisions.
- Provide expertise on reinsurance risk, captive structures, and financial implications.
- Collaborate with internal leaders and external partners, brokers, and consultants on captive opportunities and RFPs.
- Monitor financial results, identify key performance drivers, and communicate recommendations to senior leadership.
- Represent Symetra at industry events and maintain awareness of market trends and emerging opportunities.
What we offer youBenefits and PerksWe don't take a "one-size-fits-all" approach when it comes to our employees. Our programs are designed to make your life better both at work and at home.
- Flexible full-time or hybrid telecommuting arrangements
- Plan for your future with our 401(k) plan and take advantage of immediate vesting and company matching up to 6%
- Paid time away including vacation and sick time, flex days and eleven paid holidays
- Give back to your community and double your impact through our company matching
- Want more details? Check out our Symetra Benefits Overview
CompensationSalary Range: $155,800 - $259,600 plus eligibility for annual bonus program and long-term incentive plan
Who You Are- Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (FSA) preferred; experienced Associates (ASA) with a strong record of leadership and impact will also be considered.
- 12+ years of actuarial experience within insurance, reinsurance, or captive-related environments required.
- Deep expertise in captive insurance arrangements, reinsurance structures, and actuarial pricing methodologies.
- Strong understanding of insurance financials, including GAAP, Statutory accounting, reserves, and profitability analysis.
- Strategic thinker with the ability to translate complex actuarial concepts into actionable business recommendations.
- Proven ability to influence and communicate effectively with senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders.
- Experienced in actuarial modeling, analytics, automation, and process improvement.
- Skilled at independently solving complex business and actuarial challenges while collaborating across teams.
- Committed to continuous learning, professional growth, and advancing industry best practices.
- Willing and able to travel periodically as business needs require.
Travel:Required Training & Professional DevelopmentAll newly hired people leaders with direct reports are required to complete a comprehensive leadership development program within their first year. This program includes both virtual and in-person training. The in-person sessions will take place at Symetra's corporate headquarters in Bellevue, Washington. Symetra covers all travel and accommodation expenses.
Reasonable AccommodationsSymetra is committed to providing equitable access to all job-related responsibilities, including required travel. If reasonable accommodations are needed for travel, Symetra's HR department will work to provide appropriate solutions in alignment with individual needs and company policies.
