Sen - Pricing/Reserving - CL

{{HEADER}} oliverjames.com {{END_HEADER}} {{FOOTER}} {{END_FOOTER}} Actuarial Analyst Fully Remote Role, offices in Pasadena, CA and NY About the Company: A construction-focused MGA with a sharp, collaborative team that builds smarter casualty insurance solutions for contractors across the country. They are one of the largest national and longest running multi-line Managing General Underwriting companies specializing in construction with over 30 years of experience. Led by a team of professionals with specialized knowledge of the construction industry, this company delivers custom designed insurance solutions and risk management services to qualifying specialty trade, general contractors and large construction projects. They are a growing, high-energy company and are small by design, which means less bureaucracy, more ownership, and the freedom to think creatively. Their work spans workers' compensation, liability, auto, and environmental lines, but the real strength is the people behind it: collaborative experts in risk, claims, underwriting, analytics, and more. They hire people who like solving problems, working with smart teammates, and having a real voice in the work. If you want a place where your ideas matter and your impact is visible, you'll fit right in. The Role Their actuarial department is a tight, talented team that builds smart casualty insurance solutions for the construction world and they're looking for someone who wants real ownership from day one. This role is an individual contributor seat, but not a quiet one; they want someone who leads through their work, their ideas, and their initiative. If you eventually want to manage people, they'll help you get there. If you'd rather stay hands-on and become a technical standout, that's supported too. You'll work on pricing and reserving at the core of their business, and they'll partner with you to shape the direction you want to grow in. Their goal is to help you become a well-rounded, diversified actuary who can see the whole picture, not just one slice of it. Essential Functions:

• Understands quantitative concepts
• Perform pricing and reserving analyses across construction-focused casualty lines, using strong technical skills to support underwriting and portfolio decisions.
• Build, refine, and maintain analytical tools and models using Excel, Python, and SQL to evaluate trends, profitability, and risk drivers.
• Partner with underwriting, claims, and leadership to translate actuarial insights into clear, actionable recommendations.
• Contribute to a small, collaborative team by taking ownership of projects, sharing ideas, and helping shape actuarial best practices within a growing MGA.
• Assists in the preparation of actuarial research and reports and studies and presentation of findings and exhibits to peers and others.
• Pursues actuarial exams.

Skills, Knowledge & Ability:

• Knowledge of actuarial techniques and standards.
• Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently.
• ACAS designation preferred, with 4-7 years of P&C actuarial experience in pricing, reserving, or related analytical functions.
• Ideally hands-on experience with commercial lines pricing, ideally including construction-related business, with exposure to reserving methodologies.
• Strong technical proficiency in Excel, Python, and SQL, with the ability to build models, manipulate data, and develop analytical tools.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills - able to present results, explain assumptions, and work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Programming experience (SQL or Visual Basic).

Perks and Benefits:

• Strong philanthropic culture with deep community involvement and employee-driven charitable initiatives.
• Competitive benefits package, including comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans/401k, and wellness resources.
• Fully remote-friendly environment with offices in California, New York, and nationwide for hybrid or in-office flexibility.
• Family-founded values that still guide the company - trust, stability, and treating people like individuals, not numbers.
• Leadership that welcomes new ideas, innovation, and creative approaches to work
• Career growth supported at every stage, with opportunities to explore new areas and develop professionally.
• Inclusive, collaborative culture where every voice matters and teams genuinely support one another.

Desired Skills and Experience

• ACAS designation preferred, with 4-7 years of P&C actuarial experience in pricing, reserving, or related analytical functions.
• Ideally hands‑on experienc

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