ICW Group

Support development of pricing tools, analyze portfolio performance, and collaborate cross-functionally to ensure profitability. | Requires 5-7+ years of actuarial experience, ACAS designation preferred, proficiency in Excel, Python, SQL, and data visualization tools, with a focus on insurance pricing and modeling. | Are you looking to make an impactful difference in your work, yourself, and your community? Why settle for just a job when you can land a career? At ICW Group, we are hiring team members who are ready to use their skills, curiosity, and drive to be part of our journey as we strive to transform the insurance carrier space. We're proud to be in business for over 50 years, and its change agents like yourself that will help us continue to deliver our mission to create the best insurance experience possible. Headquartered in San Diego with regional offices located throughout the United States, ICW Group has been named for ten consecutive years as a Top 50 performing P&C organization offering the stability of a large, profitable and growing company combined with a focus on all things people. It's our team members who make us an employer of choice and the vibrant company we are today. We strive to make both our internal and external communities better everyday! Learn more about why you want to be here! Position Summary The Senior Actuarial Specialist is a subject-matter expert supporting the launch, growth, and profitability of a fast-growing E&S insurance portfolio. This is a high-impact individual contributor role responsible for complex pricing analyses, pricing tool development, and portfolio analytics in an environment where products, processes, and systems continue to evolve. The role operates with a high degree of independence and judgment, partnering closely with Underwriting, Product, Claims, and Technology to support data-driven pricing decisions and scalable growth for ICW’s new Specialty business. This role is critical to enabling disciplined, profitable growth of the company’s E&S portfolio. The Senior Actuarial Specialist provides the analytical foundation for pricing decisions, product development, and portfolio management while helping establish scalable pricing processes in a rapidly evolving environment. Key Responsibilities Pricing & Product Development Support development and enhancement and maintenance of pricing tools and methodologies for E&S product lines. Perform pricing reviews for large, complex individual accounts in close partnership with E&S underwriters. Evaluate and refine pricing assumptions based on industry benchmark data and competitive analysis. Serve as a subject-matter expert on third party data products, conducting analysis to inform pricing and underwriting decisions. Prioritize and independently execute actuarial projects based on evolving business needs. Portfolio Analytics & Performance Monitoring Build and maintain business reports to monitor rate change, loss ratios, and portfolio profitability. Analyze portfolio performance across geographies, industries, and segments to identify growth and remediation opportunities. Support quarterly planning efforts, including loss ratio projections and portfolio monitoring. Partner with Finance, Reserving, and Reinsurance to support capital modeling and strategic decision-making. Cross-Functional Partnership & Influence Act as a trusted actuarial partner to Product, Underwriting, and Claims teams to shape strategies and ensure profitability targets are achieved. Translate complex actuarial findings into clear, actionable recommendations for stakeholders. Provide actuarial input and technical leadership in cross-functional initiatives impacting pricing, profitability and growth. Process, Model and Tool Development Design, build, and document actuarial pricing models, tools, and processes to improve accuracy, scalability, and efficiency. Collaborate with developers and analysts to automate workflows and improve access to actuarial data. Provide business requirements for system integration and set up data export functions for data reporting. Contribute to the enhancement of data infrastructure and visualization platforms (e.g., SQL, Power BI). Qualifications Education & Credentials Bachelor’s degree required in Actuarial Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field; Master’s or other advanced degree preferred. ACAS designation strongly preferred, but relevant work experience may be considered. Experience Minimum 5-7+ years of actuarial experience in P&C insurance, with a strong focus on pricing and/or technical modeling. Demonstrated success in Commercial Lines (GL, Commercial Auto, etc.) and/or E&S market environments. Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in fast-growing or evolving business environments. Technical Skills Advanced proficiency in Excel; strong working knowledge of Python and SQL. Expert in actuarial and statistical modeling techniques. Experienced with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI). Strong understanding of rating structures, pricing methodologies, and insurance operations. Strong technical pricing skills with knowledge of exposure-based pricing, experience modelling, catastrophe modelling and stochastic simulation techniques. Professional and Behavioral Competencies Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to clearly explain complex actuarial concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. Strong ownership mindset and ability to work independently while contributing to team initiatives. Strategic thinker with a proactive attitude and comfort working in ambiguity. Ability to work independently in deriving solutions to new business problems. Strong judgment and accountability in high-impact analytical work. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Office environment – no specific or unusual physical or environmental demands and employees are regularly required to sit, walk, stand, talk, and hear. WORK ENVIRONMENT This position operates in an office environment and requires the frequent use of a computer, telephone, copier, and other standard office equipment. #LI-DS1 #LI-Remote The current range for this position is $121,624.81 - $217,710.99 This range is exclusive of fringe benefits and potential bonuses. If hired at ICW Group, your final base salary compensation will be determined by factors unique to each candidate, including experience, education and the location of the role and considers employees performing substantially similar work. WHY JOIN ICW GROUP? Challenging work and the ability to make a difference You will have a voice and feel a sense of belonging We offer a competitive benefits package, with generous medical, dental, and vision plans as well as 401K retirement plans and company match Bonus potential for all positions Paid Time Off Paid holidays throughout the calendar year Want to continue learning? We’ll support you 100% ICW Group is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. ICW Group will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex/gender, age, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. ___________________ Job Category Actuarial At ICW Group we offer a work environment that encourages entrepreneurialism and celebrates success. Our team members are hands-on contributors who are given the opportunity to make an impact. It's our people who make us an employer of choice and the vibrant company we are today.

Direct and oversee multiple large-scale, high-risk business analysis projects, manage staff and budgets, and ensure timely delivery and quality of project portfolios. | Bachelor's degree, 10+ years managing complex business analysis projects, 3+ years managing budgets and staff, PMP certification, strong leadership and communication skills, and insurance industry knowledge. | Description: • Direct the efforts of resources and assist in the development of business implementation strategy • Handle the portfolio for projects including management of the project schedule, cost, and quality of the total portfolio • Identify business needs with stakeholders and deliver on IT improvements • Recommend and implement policies, processes, and tracking mechanisms to be used by staff • Ensure that projects achieve objectives and are executed in a timely manner • Review and approve project estimates and statements of work for large and complex efforts or those which have a significant business impact • Facilitate discussions with business and technical stakeholders throughout the requirements definition and functional design process for large projects or those with significant business impact • Review and approve user training plans for the largest/most complex projects • Establish performance objectives for department staff and report on accomplishments • Direct and monitor the efforts of business analysts on project work plans • Manage project timelines for multiple efforts within the portfolio • Provide oversight and direction to business analysts on the approach, structure, and content for design review sessions • Facilitate and participate in user acceptance testing • Lead the effort to obtain agreement from the business owners on desired user documentation • Oversee major change analysis activities • Serve as the final appeals point for escalated change control issues • Collaborate with appropriate parties to bring complex change control issues to a reasonable resolution • Communicate the results of these decisions to all affected stakeholders • Provide strategic view of the impact of various training efforts and assess impact on the distribution force • Conduct impact analysis stating company and enterprise implications Requirements: • Bachelor's degree required from four-year college or university in Business, Computer Science, or related field • Minimum 10 years of experience managing multiple complex, large-scale, high risk business analysis projects • Minimum 3 years of experience managing a department operating budget and providing oversight to others work • PMP certification in project management or successful completion of a recognized project management curriculum required • CPCU designation a plus • Working knowledge managing multiple complex, large-scale, high-risk business analysis projects • Advanced skills in project management processes, tools and techniques, and analyzing/improving business processes with a technology solution • Strong leadership, negotiation, presentation and communication skills, competencies in analytical thinking, decision-making, strategic orientation, and results orientation • Demonstrated competency in managing, mentoring, and developing staff • Proven experience in managing financial and technology resources • Extensive knowledge of the insurance business and industry Benefits: • Challenging work and the ability to make a difference • You will have a voice and feel a sense of belonging • We offer a competitive benefits package, with generous medical, dental, and vision plans as well as 401K retirement plans and company match • Bonus potential for all positions • Paid Time Off with an accrual rate of 5.23 hours per pay period (equal to 17 days per year) • 11 paid holidays throughout the calendar year • Want to continue learning? We’ll support you 100%