Pricing Actuary at Pacific Life

Aliso Viejo, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Reinsurance, Life InsuranceIndustries

Requirements

  • FSA, or equivalent actuarial designation with 4+ years of insurance/reinsurance experience
  • Experience in reinsurance or direct insurance pricing, with a focus on individual life products
  • Strong understanding of actuarial principles, risk assessment, and financial structuring of reinsurance deals
  • Proficiency in actuarial modelling software (e.g., Axis, Tyche, Prophet) and data analytics tools (e.g., SQL, Python, R, Tableau, Excel/VBA)
  • Excellent technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Innovative mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
  • Proactive, self-motivated, and able to work independently
  • Works independently, receives minimal guidance

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to the assessment of U.S. reinsurance block or flow opportunities from both a pricing and risk perspective
  • Manage pricing projects and quotes with support from senior actuarial colleagues
  • Support the development of pricing assumptions for new opportunities, including mortality, lapse, and expense assumptions, under the guidance of senior team members
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., Business Development, Underwriting, Risk Management and R&D) to support pricing initiatives
  • Maintain and enhance pricing models and tools
  • Prepare pricing documentation and presentation for internal stakeholders
  • Stay informed on market trends and developments in North America reinsurance space
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of pricing processes and frameworks

Skills

Actuarial Pricing
Reinsurance
Mortality Assumptions
Lapse Assumptions
Expense Assumptions
Pricing Models
Experience Analysis
Risk Assessment

Pacific Life

About Pacific Life

Newport Beach, CaliforniaHeadquarters
1868Year Founded
$189.4MTotal Funding
N/ACompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Paid Vacation
Paid Parental Leave
Adoption Assistance
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match

Risks

Increased competition in annuities market from companies like Prudential and MetLife.
Potential financial exposure from significant real estate investments.
Integration challenges with Selerix could affect customer satisfaction.

Differentiation

Pacific Life partners with T. Rowe Price for innovative Lifetime Income solutions.
Recognized as a top community-minded company, enhancing brand reputation and trust.
Real-time integration with Selerix improves benefits administration accuracy and efficiency.

Upsides

Lifetime Income solution attracts clients seeking secure retirement options.
Enhanced annuity products offer flexibility and growth, increasing product attractiveness.
Strong real estate financing position opens more sector opportunities.

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