Senior Actuarial Analyst/Associate Actuary
Overview:
Good Things Start Here.Good things are happening at Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies—an A+ (Superior) rated, nationwide Property & Casualty insurer backed by Berkshire Hathaway. With supportive leadership, collaborative teams, and opportunities to grow, GUARD is a place where people build meaningful, long‑term careers.
Good Things You Can Count On.- Hybrid schedule: 2 days remote / 3 in‑office
- Predictable hours (no nights, weekends, or holidays)
- Competitive pay + generous PTO
- Medical, dental & vision starting day one
- 401(k), tuition reimbursement & longevity bonuses
Responsibilities:
We’re looking for a Senior Actuarial Analyst or Associate Actuary who thrives in a collaborative, fast‑paced environment and is excited to help shape profitable growth through data‑driven insights and strong business partnerships.
Senior Actuarial Analyst
The Sr. Analyst is a vocal leader within the department and in working with business partners as we profitably develop and grow our commercial auto products. This role will be responsible for completing pricing analyses, making significant contributions to various projects aimed at developing new products, monitoring and maintaining profitability, and leading, training, and mentoring junior actuarial staff.
Responsibilities:
- Provide strategic input and collaborate with business partners, such as Claims and Product, to profitably grow our commercial business portfolio
- Organize and lead the completion of actuarial analyses for commercial auto business
- Manage multiple assignments independently and simultaneously with a focus on timeliness and accuracy
- Ensure appropriate documentation is maintained that allows other actuarial staff members to understand and recreate the work product
- Prioritize and drive industry research, studies, and analyses to support actuarial projects
- Communicate results, including insights and recommendations within the department, to other departments, and to senior leadership
- Train and mentor team members as appropriate and advocate for their continued development
Associate Actuary
The Associate Actuary will lead actuarial work supporting pricing, profitability analyses, and product development. This role requires managing multiple assignments independently, delegating work when appropriate, and providing mentorship and guidance to actuarial analysts.The successful candidate will apply deep technical and business knowledge, influence cross‑functional decisions, and contribute to the strategic direction of our commercial auto products.
Responsibilities:
- Lead actuarial analyses for rate level indications, profitability reviews, and other key analyses for our commercial auto business portfolio
- Provide strategic input and collaborate with business partners, such as Claims and Product, to profitably grow our commercial business portfolio
- Manage multiple assignments independently and simultaneously with a focus on timeliness and accuracy
- Delegate analytical tasks to actuarial staff and review work for completeness, accuracy, and adherence to standards.
- Ensure appropriate documentation is maintained that allows other actuarial staff members to understand and recreate the work product
- Prioritize and drive industry research, studies, and analyses to support actuarial projects
- Communicate results, including insights and recommendations within the department, to other departments, and to senior leadership
- Train and mentor team members as appropriate and advocate for their continued development
Why both roles are exciting:
- High visibility and direct influence on business strategy
- Meaningful collaboration across Product, Claims, and leadership teams
- Opportunity to lead and mentor, not just analyze
- Exposure to complex, impactful Commercial Auto work in a growing portfolio
- A role that evolves with you—level and scope aligned to your experience
Qualifications:
Senior Actuarial Analyst:
- Near-ACAS, ACAS, or FCAS with five or more years of actuarial experience and at least two years of P&C commercial lines actuarial pricing experience
- Exceptional attention to detail to ensure accuracy and reliability of results
- Ability to communicate results and assumptions
- Experience collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data and model results
- Results-oriented with the ability to adjust priorities when necessary
- In-depth knowledge of SQL is required; VBA & Python is preferred
Associate Actuary:
- ACAS or equivalent designation; FCAS preferred but not required with a minimum of seven years of actuarial experience, including at least three years of P&C commercial lines pricing.
- Deep knowledge of actuarial techniques, data structures, and insurance operations.
- In-depth knowledge of SQL is required; VBA & Python is preferred
- Strong ability to interpret and analyze complex data and model outputs
- Exceptional attention to detail to ensure accuracy and reliability of results
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to present complex concepts to senior leadership and cross‑functional partners.
- Results-oriented with the ability to adjust priorities when necessary
Depending on qualifications and experience, we are open to hiring at one of the following levels:
Senior Actuarial Analyst: $85,000 – $140,000Associate Actuary: $120,000 – $190,000
In addition to base compensation, this role is eligible for a short‑term, performance‑based incentive bonus.
In accordance with applicable pay transparency laws, the salary ranges listed above represent good‑faith estimates for each level. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, credentials, geographic location, and other considerations permitted by law.
Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship requirements.
Primary Locations: New York City, NY; Conshohocken, PA; Scottsdale, AZ; Wilkes-Barre, PA
This is a hybrid role requiring three days per week in one of our offices, with travel as needed.