Actuary - Inforce Management

Key Functional Responsibilities

• Translates actuarial analysis into clear business insights and actionable recommendations that influence cross-functional decisions.
• Recommend and implement rate changes while balancing profitability and competitiveness.
• Proactively challenges assumptions, identifies risks, and provides alternative perspectives to strengthen decision-making across the organization.
• Supports and contributes to reinsurance strategies and execution.
• Owns end-to-end execution of Inforce Management initiatives with accountability for how outputs impact profitability, competitiveness, and downstream operations.
• Lead and execute experience studies to support pricing and inforce management decisions.
• Actively drives alignment across Product Development, Finance, Investments, and other stakeholders to ensure cohesive execution of inforce strategies.
• Manage and develop actuarial staff in the inforce pricing unit.
• Provides actuarial expertise to support product filings and regulatory alignment.
• Lead and contribute to strategic initiatives aligned with evolving business priorities.

Leadership Responsibilities

• Models Servant Leadership Tenets in all aspects of leading the Inforce Management pricing team.
• Lead and develop direct reports by fostering and supporting career development, motivating, engaging and capitalizing on employee strengths.
• Build cross-functional partnerships with other business units and teams throughout the organization (L&A Solutions – Product Development, Corporate Actuarial, Finance, Investments, Legal) using clear communications and transparency.
• Conduct regular one-on-one meetings with staff to facilitate open dialogue within group and cascade appropriate communications.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Finance or related field.
• Strong communication skills and business acumen.
• Self-motivated and result-focused.
• ASA or FSA with a minimum of 7 years of actuarial experience.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Solid financial modeling experience using actuarial software, preferably MG-ALFA.
• Working knowledge of applicable Statutory, Tax and GAAP valuation and other regulatory requirements.
• Must be able to pass a full background check.

AI Proficiency Expectations

• Leverage approved AI tools, where appropriate, to improve the efficiency, quality, and impact of their work.
• Stay curious and open to new AI-enabled ways of working.
• Exercise sound judgment by reviewing and validating AI-generated content.
• Maintain accountability for the accuracy, quality, fairness, and integrity of work products by adhering to National Life’s AI guiding principles.
• Use AI responsibly and in accordance with company policies related to confidentiality, data privacy, security, compliance, retention and intellectual property.