VP & Actuary - A&H - Eatontown, NJ or Remote

Crum & Forster Company OverviewSince 2000, Crum & Forster’s Accident & Health division (A&H) has offered a diverse portfolio of specialty insurance and reinsurance products nationwide. We place a strong focus on product development and creative distribution methods, along with excellent client service and support.In addition to our robust domestic portfolio, which spans both special risk and medical solutions, A&H works on an international basis through various partnerships. Our global capabilities provide our partners with even broader flexibility in underwriting solutions.The qualities and capabilities of Crum & Forster Accident & Health demonstrate our philosophy of building meaningful, long-term partnerships and our dedication to providing alternative strategies in an ever-changing insurance market.Job DescriptionThe Actuarial department of the Crum & Forster Accident & Health division is looking for a multi-talented individual to join this fast paced, dynamic team. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in an entrepreneurial environment but with the benefits of a smaller organization and the security, stability, and opportunity of a large conglomerate. You will interact directly with all points from senior executives to customers, with visibility throughout the organization and a direct impact on the bottom line.What you will do:LeadershipLeads process improvement and leverage technology solutionsAbility to work collaboratively with business and shared service leaders to support all actuarial aspects.In conjunction with the Chief Actuary sets the mid to long term strategy for the broader Actuarial group and their assigned business units.Provide the leadership necessary to maintain a motivated, productive and competent team through open communication and delegation of responsibilities and authority. Including using performance metrics to track team performance and provide corrective action.Be a team leader and builder who has an eye for talent with the ability to maximize resources and capability to deliver business results.Demonstrate strong mentoring, relationship building, planning and organizational skills.Guide and direct team members in their personal and professional development. Drive performance excellence through goal-setting, quality feedback, and performance appraisals within the team (midyear and annual).Create a working environment where productivity can be sustained and accomplished, and where innovation and personal growth is encouraged and realized.Refer matters beyond limits of authority and expertise to manager for directionDrive and role model the A&H culture, values and C&F core competencies within their teams.Experience AnalysisCreate and maintain profitability analyses and reviews for all product linesAnalyze program experience and develop appropriate corrective actionsCreate analyses for underwriters and senior management in support of new and existing programsAssist in the due diligence of potential new programsAssist underwriting in the preparation of experience rating and provide actuarial guidance on risk selectionPerform ad-hoc analyses as directedCreate, maintain and update existing experience analysis tools and modelsPricing and ReservingDevelop rating support and memorandums for submission to state Department of InsuranceManage and respond to filing objections`Familiarity with state regulations and requirements for rate filingsAnalyze and review industry manualsDevelop underwriting guidelines – credibility tables, completion factors, and experience ratingProduce rating and portfolio management tools for underwritersLeverage internal dashboards to assist underwriters and recommend pricing adjustmentsAssist in the preparation of monthly reserve reviewsPrepare recommendations for reserve changesWhat YOU will bring to C&F:Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively and professionallyFlexible and open to an ever-changing, fast-paced environment, based on the value of the business to the division and direction of managerAbility to work effectively and efficiently both independently and in a group in a dynamic environment.Strong research, decision-making, and analytical skillsMeticulous with a high degree of accuracy and ability to multitaskRequirements:Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent experience requiredAt least 15+ years of Actuarial experienceFellow of the Society of Actuaries (FSA)3+ years prior people management experienceStrong Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Access, and some programming skills (SQL, SAS, VBA)Must abide by departmental policies and procedures, including authority levels, to comply with C&F’s risk management controlsAbility to travel (20-30%)What C&F will bring to youCompetitive compensation packageGenerous 401K employer matchEmployee Stock Purchase plan with employer matchingGenerous Paid Time OffExcellent benefits that go beyond health, dental & vision. Our programs ar