Chief Actuary
Applied Underwriters
Apply to this job New York, NY on site Until 8/23/2026 5+ years exp First posted June 19, 2026 Last posted June 19, 2026
Job description
United Risk is a global property and casualty insurance underwriting and distribution platform with deep worldwide technical resources, large underwriting capacity, and an entrepreneurial spirit. A performance outlier for over three decades, United Risk is a magnet for top-tier talent and has become the global choice of top quartile insurance entrepreneurs.
Verist Inc. seeks Chief Actuary in New York, NY to set strategy for the long-term sustainability and profitability of the Managing General Underwriter (MGU).
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Mathematics, Actuarial Science or related quantitative related field and five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in the job offered or a related occupation: building pricing models for multiple commercial insurance lines including general liability, commercial auto, workers compensation, umbrella and commercial property for the US market.
- Telecommuting and/or working from home may be permissible pursuant to company policy. When not telecommuting, must report to work site.
- Must have attained the Fellow of the Casualty Actuarial Society (FCAS) designation.
- Membership in the American Academy of Actuaries (AAA).
Our Benefits Include:
- 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees.
- 401(k) plan with 100% immediate vesting and a 4% company match.
- Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays.
- Life, disability, critical illness and accident insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts for health, dependent care, and commuter-related expenses.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Fitness reimbursement and various additional quality-of-life benefits.
United Risk is independently owned and operated by its practice partners and is affiliated with Applied Underwriters through its common and powerful brand identity.
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Compensation (from employer):
191942–191942 USD per year
About this role
Summary
Develops pricing models and sets strategy for insurance underwriting in US market.
Job title
Chief Actuary
Experience level
5+ years
Minimum experience
5+ years exp
Industry
insurance
Location requirements
New York, NY; remote work permitted
Salary
$192k+
Management role
No
Skills & keywords
Required skills
mathematicsactuarial scienceFCASAAA
Preferred skills
None specified
Specializations
pricing modelsgeneral liabilityautoworkers compensationproperty
Locations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
New York, NY, USA
On-site City
New York, NY, USA
Remote City