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Horace Mann

Assistant Vice President, Life & Retirement Pricing

RemoteUnited States onlyArchived
Published
Role
Finance
Experience
Lead
Company size
Enterprise
$124.2k–$175.8k/yr
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No BS summary

Actuarial pricing leader for Life & Retirement products with FSA or ASA and 10+ years in Life Insurance and/or Retirement. Must have product pricing, product development, actuarial modeling, valuation, profitability analysis, and cross-functional leadership experience.

What you'll do

  • Lead the pricing strategy and actuarial support for new Life and Retirement products.
  • Oversee preliminary pricing analyses and final pricing recommendations.
  • Develop and present product pricing reports, recommendations, and business case analyses to senior leadership.
  • Ensure pricing methodologies align with profitability objectives, market competitiveness, and regulatory requirements.
  • Partner closely with Product Strategy to design, develop, and launch innovative Life and Retirement solutions.
  • Lead the Life and Retirement rate-setting process, including recommendation development, financial analysis, executive presentation materials, and acquiring stakeholder alignment.
  • Serve as the Illustration Actuary for Life products.
  • Provide actuarial oversight and support for illustration systems and methodologies.
  • Ensure illustrations remain compliant, accurate, and aligned with product objectives.
  • Oversee actuarial support for system development initiatives, including new product implementation, product enhancements, system conversions, and pricing and illustration system improvements.
  • Partner with Technology and Operations teams to ensure successful implementation of actuarial requirements.
  • Collaborate with actuarial valuation team on assumption development, experience studies, and profitability assessments.
  • Support long-term business planning through financial modeling, forecasting, and scenario analysis.
  • Provide insight into emerging experience trends and their impact on product pricing and performance.
  • Assist in developing strategic goals and initiatives for the Life & Retirement business.
  • Influence key business decisions through actuarial expertise and data-driven recommendations.
  • Mentor and develop actuarial talent while fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

What they require

  • Fellow of the Society of Actuaries ( FSA ) or Associate of the Society of Actuaries ( ASA ) designation.
  • Minimum of 10 years of actuarial experience within Life Insurance and/or Retirement.
  • Demonstrated experience in product pricing, product development, and actuarial modeling.
  • Strong understanding of actuarial valuation, profitability analysis, and financial projections.
  • Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and influencing senior leadership decisions.
  • Preferred: Experience serving as an Illustration Actuary.
  • Preferred: Experience supporting actuarial systems, product implementations, or system conversions.
  • Preferred: Experience leading product innovation and strategic growth initiatives.
  • Preferred: Leadership experience managing actuarial teams or mentoring actuarial professionals.
  • Strategic Thinking & Business Acumen
  • Product Innovation & Market Awareness
  • Advanced Actuarial Modeling & Pricing Expertise
  • Executive Communication & Influence
  • Financial Analysis & Risk Assessment
  • Cross-Functional Leadership
  • Change Management & Continuous Improvement
  • Relationship Building & Collaboration

Horace Mann was founded in 1945 by two Springfield, Illinois, teachers to provide quality, affordable auto insurance for teachers. It now helps educators protect what they have today and prepare for the future through insurance and financial products.

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What people say about this company

3.1/ 5

  • Employees appreciate the company's mission to support educators.
  • Work-life balance is often highlighted as a positive aspect.
  • Some employees report issues with management and communication.
$124.2k–$175.8k/yr