Actuarial Director (REMOTE or HYBRID TO MA or CT)

The Specialty Actuarial team is seeking an Actuarial Leader to provide actuarial leadership for the Management Liability & Surety portfolio within the Professional & Executive Lines division in our Worcester, MA or Windsor, CT offices, or in remote work arrangement.

POSITION SUMMARY:

This role supports pricing strategy, portfolio management, planning, and product initiatives for a profitable $250 million book comprising Management Liability (Employment Practices Liability, Fidelity & Crime, Directors & Officers, and Cyber) and Surety (Commercial and Contract).

The position reports to the AVP & Actuary of Professional and Executive Lines & Surety and serves as a key actuarial partner to underwriting and business leadership. This role works closely with Presidents, Chief Underwriting Officers, and cross‑functional stakeholders to inform decision‑making, drive pricing sophistication, and support profitable growth.  You are expected to provide strong technical leadership, analytical insight, and business partnership.

The position requires close collaboration across the Specialty actuarial team and the broader organization, including Corporate Underwriting, Claims, Enterprise Product, Data & Analytics, and Finance. The role balances hands‑on actuarial work with leadership, influence, and talent development.

This is a full‑time, exempt role.

WHAT YOU WILL DO IN THIS ROLE:

Lead and continuously advance pricing segmentation, sophistication, and underwriting guidance aligned with business strategy

Own segmented profitability reviews and ongoing portfolio monitoring to inform actions and manage performance

Lead actuarial planning, forecasting, and IBNR analyses in partnership with Finance and Reserving

Influence strategic investments in data, analytics, and technology to improve insight, efficiency, and decision-making

Monitor performance trends and clearly communicate insights and recommendations to senior and executive leadership

Partner with underwriting and business leadership to shape product strategy, growth initiatives, and market actions

Anticipate and manage emerging issues, balancing risk, profitability, and growth

Provide leadership, coaching, and performance management for actuarial staff

Influence outcomes across the organization through strong relationships, credibility, and sound actuarial judgment

WHAT YOU NEED TO APPLY:

Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant technical field

7+ years of actuarial experience across multiple lines and disciplines (pricing, reserving, analytics)

Prior people leadership experience preferred

ACAS required; FCAS preferred

Advanced communication skills, including the ability to translate analysis into clear business insights

Advanced data analysis, modeling, and portfolio management capabilities

Intermediate programming or automation experience

Strong actuarial judgment and understanding of modeling techniques, assumptions, and limitations

Ability to lead, develop, and motivate teams

Ability to influence decisions and partner effectively across functions

Strategic Thinking

Business & Enterprise Acumen

Talent & Change Leadership

Results Orientation

Influence & Relationship Building