In addition to the core responsibilities listed in the job posting, the Actuarial Associate will:
Develop, enhance, and maintain pricing tools and portfolio views used by underwriters to evaluate complex individual ‑ risk brokerage submissions and larger account deals.
Perform rate and profitability analyses by segment (e.g., construction, casualty, property), identifying trends in loss experience, rate adequacy, and mix of business to inform underwriting strategy and capital allocation.
Work hands ‑ on with E&S data, combining actuarial rigor with judgment to propose pricing recommendations that balance our annual growth and profitability goals.
Serve as a go ‑ to resource for ad ‑ hoc pricing and portfolio questions on the E&S Brokerage book, helping leadership respond quickly to market changes and broker feedback.
Collaborating with various business partners (e.g., Underwriting, Finance, Product, etc.)
Has in depth knowledge of actuarial methodologies with the ability to source and manipulate complex data within standard requirements.
Conducts complex analyses, adhering to actuarial standards, by selecting appropriate data sources, making assumptions, recognizing considerations, and developing recommendations. Resolves unreasonable results/non-optimal solutions using experience and professional judgment.
Accurately documents assumptions, methods, sources, and considerations in an organized fashion.
Prepares and presents actuarial findings and documents that are suitable for technical and non-technical audiences at the senior Actuarial leadership level. May professionally represent company position with regulators, auditors, and external vendors.
Develops work plans and ensures accurate work product is delivered.
Leads peer reviews to increase collaboration, ensure quality work, and drive innovation.
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Requirements
Property & casualty actuarial experience (generally 3+ years) in pricing function; experience with E&S, wholesale brokerage, individual loss rating, construction, or casualty/liability is a plus.
ACAS credential, with demonstrated commitment to continued credential advancement.
Technical proficiency with Excel and at least one programming or statistical tool commonly used in actuarial work (e.g., SQL, R, Python, or similar); experience building or maintaining pricing tools, dashboards, Databricks jobs, or models is highly valued.
Strong business partnering skills: comfortable working directly with underwriters, finance, and leadership; asking insightful questions and constructively challenging assumptions as needed.
This role does not qualify for employer sponsored work authorization. Nationwide does not participate in the STEM OPT extension program.
This position can be staffed remotely for potential applicants with critical industry skills and relevant experience.
Internal Compensation Grade: G4
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Job Description Summary
Our Property and Casualty (P&C) Actuarial team members have opportunities to use state-of-the-art tools, are encouraged to innovate and learn to master actuarial methodologies. If this sounds like a place you could thrive, then we want to know more about you!
As an Actuarial Consultant, you'll need to be adept at actuarial functions and know P&C products to perform complex, quantitative actuarial analyses. In addition, we'll count on you to provide expertise, including consultation and recommendations, on actuarial models and issues.
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Actuarial Senior Associate, E&S Brokerage Pricing
The Excess & Surplus (E&S) Brokerage team provides specialized insurance solutions for complex, hard ‑ to ‑ place risks that fall outside the standard market. This segment is unique, serving wholesale brokers and focusing on tailored coverage for larger, more complex primary and excess accounts across various industries. Our pricing team is a strategic partner to Underwriting and Finance, helping transform E&S Brokerage into a more disciplined, data ‑ driven planning unit known for its consistent appetite, thoughtful use of capacity, and strong portfolio performance over time.
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