Key Facts

Remote From:

Anywhere

Category: Executive Assistant

Full time

Expert & Leadership (>10 years)

English

Hard Skills

Actuarial Science Pricing Strategies Financial Analysis Profitability Analysis Product Software Implementation Method Executive Conversations

Other Skills

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Innovation
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Leadership
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Strategic Thinking
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Business Acumen
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Relationship Building

Roles & Responsibilities

Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (FSA) or Associate of the Society of Actuaries (ASA) designation
Minimum of 10 years of actuarial experience within Life Insurance and/or Retirement
Demonstrated experience in product pricing, product development, and actuarial modeling
Strong understanding of actuarial valuation, profitability analysis, and financial projections

Requirements:

Lead the pricing strategy and actuarial support for new Life and Retirement products
Oversee preliminary pricing analyses and final pricing recommendations
Develop and present product pricing reports to senior leadership
Ensure pricing methodologies align with profitability objectives, market competitiveness, and regulatory requirements

Horace Mann

Insurance

About Horace Mann

Horace Mann was founded in 1945 by two educators in Springfield, Ill., who believed teachers deserved affordable auto insurance. Originally called the Illinois Education Association Mutual Insurance Company, our name was changed to honor the father of the American public education system, Horace Mann. We are proud to share his name. At Horace Mann, the hard work, commitment and dedication of our employees are the foundation of our success. And today we are the largest, national multiline insurance company dedicated to serving America’s educators and their families. Our purpose is to provide lifelong financial well-being for educators and their families through personalized service, advice, and a full range of tailored insurance and financial products. Through our professional agents and their staff, we offer insurance and financial products to the educational community across the United States. Horace Mann offers auto, homeowners and life insurance, retirement annuities, and other financial solutions to educators and their families. We also proudly support our nation’s educators through recognition programs and classroom funding opportunities through DonorsChoose.org. If you respect the teaching community and feel you can help us take care of educators' futures, choose the path you’d like to explore at http://www.horacemann.com/about-us/careers.

Company type: Large

Industry: Insurance

Founded: 2018

Company size: 1001 - 5000

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Job description

Horace Mann is seeking a strategic and innovative Assistant Vice President, Life & Retirement Pricing to lead pricing, product innovation, and actuarial support for our Life and Retirement business.

This strategically important role will serve as a key partner in developing and pricing new products, enhancing existing offerings, and driving profitable growth through actuarial leadership and market-focused innovation. The successful candidate will play a critical role in shaping the future of Horace Mann's Life and Retirement portfolio while partnering across Product Strategy, Distribution, Operations, Technology, and Actuarial Valuation teams. The individual will also ensure sound actuarial practices and governance standards (ASOPs, Horace Mann policies, and similar) are followed for all processes and activities within the pricing function.

The ideal candidate combines deep actuarial expertise with strong business acumen, leadership capabilities, and a passion for developing innovative solutions that serve educators and their families.

Key Responsibilities

Product Pricing & Development Leadership

Lead the pricing strategy and actuarial support for new Life and Retirement products.
Oversee preliminary pricing analyses and final pricing recommendations.
Develop and present product pricing reports, recommendations, and business case analyses to senior leadership.
Ensure pricing methodologies align with profitability objectives, market competitiveness, and regulatory requirements.
Partner closely with Product Strategy to design, develop, and launch innovative Life and Retirement solutions.

Rate Setting

Lead the Life and Retirement rate-setting process, including:

Recommendation development
Financial analysis
Executive presentation materials
Acquiring stakeholder alignment

Illustration Actuary Responsibilities

Serve as the Illustration Actuary for Life products.
Provide actuarial oversight and support for illustration systems and methodologies.
Ensure illustrations remain compliant, accurate, and aligned with product objectives.

Actuarial Systems & Technology Leadership

Oversee actuarial support for system development initiatives, including:

New product implementation
Product enhancements
System conversions
Pricing and illustration system improvements

Partner with Technology and Operations teams to ensure successful implementation of actuarial requirements.

Assumptions & Experience Analysis

Collaborate with actuarial valuation team on assumption development, experience studies, and profitability assessments.
Support long-term business planning through financial modeling, forecasting, and scenario analysis.
Provide insight into emerging experience trends and their impact on product pricing and performance.

Leadership & Strategic Influence

Assist in developing strategic goals and initiatives for the Life & Retirement business.
Influence key business decisions through actuarial expertise and data-driven recommendations.
Mentor and develop actuarial talent while fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications & Experience

Required

Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (FSA) or Associate of the Society of Actuaries (ASA) designation.
Minimum of 10 years of actuarial experience within Life Insurance and/or Retirement.
Demonstrated experience in product pricing, product development, and actuarial modeling.
Strong understanding of actuarial valuation, profitability analysis, and financial projections.
Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and influencing senior leadership decisions.

Preferred

Experience serving as an Illustration Actuary.
Experience supporting actuarial systems, product implementations, or system conversions.
Experience leading product innovation and strategic growth initiatives.
Leadership experience managing actuarial teams or mentoring actuarial professionals.

Key Competencies

Strategic Thinking & Business Acumen
Product Innovation & Market Awareness
Advanced Actuarial Modeling & Pricing Expertise
Executive Communication & Influence
Financial Analysis & Risk Assessment
Cross-Functional Leadership
Change Management & Continuous Improvement
Relationship Building & Collaboration

Salary Range:

$124,200.00 - $175,800.00 annually

Salary is commensurate to experience, location, etc.

#APP

Horace Mann was founded in 1945 by two Springfield, Illinois, teachers who saw a need for quality, affordable auto insurance for teachers. Since then, we’ve broadened our mission to helping all educators protect what they have today and prepare for a successful tomorrow. And with our broadened mission has come corporate growth: We serve more than 4,100 school districts nationwide, we’re publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (symbol: HMN) and we have more than $12 billion in assets.

We’re motivated by the fact that educators take care of our children’s future, and we believe they deserve someone to look after theirs. We help educators identify their financial goals and develop plans to achieve them. This includes insurance to protect what they have today and financial products to help them prepare for their future. Our tailored offerings include special rates and benefits for educators.

EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status

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