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AVP Stop Loss Actuary
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Selby Jennings
Los Angeles, CA (In Person)
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Looking for an Assistant Vice President, Stop Loss Actuary. This is a high-impact, individual contributor and team leadership role for a seasoned medical stop loss subject matter expert with deep expertise in pricing and hands-on valuation experience. You will serve as a key technical leader within the actuarial function, driving pricing strategy, developing and refining valuation methodologies, and partnering cross-functionally with underwriting, claims, sales, reinsurance, and senior leadership to ensure the continued profitability and growth of the stop loss book of business. Pricing Leadership Develop and execute stop loss pricing strategy and targets; present recommendations to senior management and collaborate with underwriting and sales on execution. Oversee the development and maintenance of actuarial pricing models, assumptions, and rate-setting methodologies for employer stop loss products. Lead rate and experience studies to analyze loss ratio performance, identify underperforming segments, and develop dashboards to communicate results to management. Provide subject matter expertise on complex or high-visibility cases and support peers through mentoring and training. Valuation & Reserving Interpret financial metrics, analyze performance drivers, develop reserving methodologies and assumptions, and communicate results and recommendations to senior management and auditors. Oversee actuarial models and assumptions for valuation and forecasting, ensuring actuarial soundness and compliance with regulatory and financial reporting standards. Support monthly and quarterly financial close processes, including IBNR development and reserve adequacy analysis. What We're Looking For FSA (Fellow of the Society of Actuaries) designation required; MAAA preferred. 10+ years of progressive actuarial experience with deep specialization in medical stop loss pricing. Demonstrated expertise as a stop loss subject matter expert , with a strong command of pricing methodologies, manual rate development, aggregate factors, and risk selection. Hands-on valuation and reserving experience , including IBNR, loss development, and financial reporting. Strong understanding of reinsurance structures, financials, and treaty negotiation. Experience leading and mentoring actuarial teams in a collaborative, cross-functional environment. Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex actuarial concepts to senior leadership, underwriting, and non-technical stakeholders. Proficiency in actuarial modeling tools, SQL, Excel, and data visualization platforms.