Job summary
Job post source
This job is from a recruiting firm hiring for a separate company.
Job overview
The Pricing Actuary role involves supporting a $300M portfolio of specialty risks, focusing on GL and Cyber risks, within a high-impact pricing team.
Responsibilities and impact
The candidate will collaborate with underwriting leadership on rating tool development, portfolio analytics, and ratemaking strategies to drive business growth.
Experience and skills
Candidates should have near-ACAS to FCAS credentials with at least 5 CAS exams passed, strong commercial P&C pricing experience, and proficiency in Excel, SQL, R/Python, and Power BI.
Company information
The role supports a US-based global insurance company operating as a fast-growing Managing General Underwriter (MGU).
Team overview
The candidate will join a dynamic, visible pricing team focused on specialty risks.
Job location and travel
This is a remote-based position.
Unique job features
The role offers the opportunity to work on innovative ratemaking strategies and deep-dive analytics in a fast-growing MGU environment.
Company overview
Valayo is a London-based recruitment company specializing in actuarial roles, with a particular focus on the general insurance and reinsurance sectors. The company leverages strong market knowledge to connect actuarial professionals with leading employers, primarily operating within the UK but also supporting roles across multiple jurisdictions. Valayo generates revenue through staffing and recruiting services, matching candidates to specialized actuarial positions such as Head of Capital and Director of Capital Management. Founded and led by industry professionals, the company is recognized for its dynamic work environment and flexible working arrangements. Its small team emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and a deep understanding of the actuarial recruitment landscape.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your actuarial credentials, emphasizing your near-ACAS to FCAS status and successful completion of at least 5 CAS exams to meet Valayo's core requirements.
Focus on showcasing your commercial P&C pricing experience, particularly your work related to General Liability (GL) and Cyber risks, as this aligns directly with the portfolio you'll support.
Demonstrate your technical proficiency by listing skills with Excel, SQL, R or Python, and Power BI, reflecting the tech-savvy nature Valayo seeks for rating tool development and analytics.
Apply through multiple channels including Valayo's corporate careers page and LinkedIn to maximize your application's visibility and ensure you don't miss any opportunities.
Connect with current pricing actuaries or underwriting leadership at Valayo on LinkedIn; start conversations by commenting on recent company projects or expressing interest in their innovative ratemaking strategies to break the ice.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'pricing actuary,' 'P&C pricing,' 'GL and Cyber risks,' 'rating tool development,' and 'portfolio analytics' to pass automated screenings.
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