Actuary - Associate-Director Level

Overview About us:Good things are happening at Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies. We provide Property & Casualty insurance products and services through a nationwide network of independent agents and brokers. Our companies are all rated A+ "Superior" by AM Best (the leading independent insurance rating organization) and ultimately owned by Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway group - one of the financially strongest organizations in the world Headquartered in Wilkes-Barre, PA, we employ over 1,000 individuals (and growing) and have offices across the country. Our vision is to be a leading small business insurance provider nationwide.Founded upon an exceptional culture and led by a collaborative and inclusive management team, our company’s success is grounded in our core values: accountability, service, integrity, empowerment, and diversity. We are always in search of talented individuals to join our team and embark on an exciting career pathBenefits:We are an equal opportunity employer that strives to maintain a work environment that is welcoming and enriching for all. You’ll be surprised by all we have to offer Competitive compensationHealthcare benefits package that begins on first day of employment401K retirement plan with company match and profit sharingGenerous paid vacation and sick timeHybrid work schedule (three days in the office, two days from home)Work/life balance schedule – no nights or weekends/closed for all major holidaysLongevity awards (every 5 years of employment receive a generous monetary award to be used toward a vacation)Tuition reimbursement after six months of employmentNumerous opportunities for continued training and career advancementAnd much more Responsibilities We are seeking an Actuary (Associate to Director-level) who is interested in making significant contributions to our efforts to transform GUARD into a top tier commercial insurer. In our agile and fast-paced environment, your work will have a direct impact on results. This position is a vocal leader within the department and in working with business partners as we profitably develop and grow our suite of commercial insurance products, including business owners, general liability, and commercial property insurance. The successful candidate will be responsible for completing pricing analyses, making significant contributions to various projects aimed at developing new products, and monitoring and maintaining profitability, and leading, training, and mentoring junior actuarial staff.**Please note the position will be filled at a level appropriate to the candidate’s experience and qualifications.Responsibilities: Provide strategic input and collaborate with business partners, such as Claims and Product, to profitably grow our commercial business portfolioOrganize and lead the completion of actuarial analyses for commercial business products, including business owners and GLManage multiple assignments independently and simultaneously with a focus on timeliness and accuracyEnsure appropriate documentation is maintained that allows other actuarial staff members to understand and recreate the work productPrioritize and drive industry research, studies, and analyses to support actuarial projectsCommunicate results, including insights and recommendations within the department, to other departments, and to senior leadershipTrain and mentor team members as appropriate and advocate for their continued development Qualifications Qualifications:FCAS, ACAS or near-ACAS with five or more years of actuarial experience and at least two years of actuarial pricing experience requiredExposure to General Liability or Commercial Property PricingExceptional attention to detail to ensure accuracy and reliability of resultsAbility to communicate results and assumptionsExperience collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data and model resultsResults-oriented with the ability to adjust priorities when necessaryKnowledge of VBA, SQL, Python is preferred*Applicants must be authorized to work in the . without current or future sponsorship*Salary Range:$120,000.00-$190,000.00. The position can be located in New York City, Philadelphia, PA, Conshohocken, PA or Scottsdale, AZ. The successful candidate is expected to work in one of our offices 3 days per week and also be available for travel as required. The annual base salary range posted represents a broad range of salaries around the . and is subject to many factors including but not limited to credentials, education, experience, geographic location, job responsibilities, performance, skills, and/or training.