Actuarial Director

Description:

You have a clear vision of where your career can go. And we have the leadership to help you get there. At CNA, we strive to create a culture in which people know they matter and are part of something important, ensuring the abilities of all employees are used to their fullest potential.

A seasoned Actuary who directly manages, plans and implements large complex actuarial reserve reviews. Leads a team and directs the activities of this actuarial area. Is accountable for completing quarterly reserve reviews for Specialty Lines including Professional Liability, Warranty and Surety and working with team to identify trends and present recommendations to leadership. Provides consultation to claim, pricing and underwriting partners.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Directs the work activities and has full management responsibility for the performance, coaching and development of a team.
• Provides business partners and functional subject matter experts actuarial guidance and business insights related to profitability.
• Builds strong relationships with direct reports, peers, business partners and leaders across multiple functions in order to ensure optimal implementation of business strategies aligned with actuarial insights and analytics.
• Collaborates with and influences senior leadership in the development and implementation of reserving strategy for Specialty Lines including Professional Liability, Warranty & Surety. Drives innovation in products through thought leadership.
• Participates with senior leadership in the development and implementation of actuarial policies, business strategies and goals, regularly evaluating performance against goals, and holding self and team accountable for achieving desired results.
• Oversees the production of highly technical actuarial analyses and reports to communicate to other analytical staff and to senior management.
• Stays up to date in actuarial expertise, state/territory regulations and industry trends and development in order to lead decisions related to line of business.
• Ensures team is maintaining clear documentation of methods.