Introduction

Zenith is a team of Workers' Compensation Specialists committed to helping businesses succeed by protecting against the financial and human consequences of workplace injuries, providing for the needs of injured employees and making the workplace safer. To distinguish ourselves as the desired provider of Workers' Compensation Insurance, values such as collaboration, work-life balance, and integrity are placed at the center of all our operations. In addition, Zenith supports career advancement through a dedication to ongoing learning and development. An individual coming to Zenith will not only receive competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, but continuous opportunities to grow as a professional.

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Pricing Actuary to join our actuarial team and lead key pricing, modeling, and analytical initiatives with a strong focus on Workers' Compensation. The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise, strong business judgment, and the ability to translate complex actuarial insights into actionable recommendations for underwriting, product, and senior leadership teams.

This role may sit in any of Zenith's regional offices across the US. Candidates who sit outside these geographies may also be considered for a fully remote arrangement.

Responsibilities

Develop, enhance, and maintain workers' compensation pricing models, including class-level, segment-level, and account-level pricing tools.
Conduct rate adequacy studies, trend analyses, and loss cost reviews to support pricing decisions and regulatory filings.
Partner with Underwriting, Product, and Finance teams to evaluate pricing strategies, portfolio performance, and profitability.
Lead research initiatives to identify emerging trends, cost drivers, and competitive dynamics in the marketplace.
Partner with the Large Commercial team to assist in the pricing of loss sensitive products (e.g. guaranteed cost, retro, large deductibles)
Build and automate data pipelines, dashboards, and analytical tools to improve pricing efficiency and accuracy.
Establish benchmark pricing for WC TPA related services
Present findings and recommendations to senior leadership in a clear, concise, and business-focused manner.
Mentor junior analysts and contribute to best-practice development across the actuarial function.
Directly manage one direct report

Education

High School Diploma Or equivalent required
Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics or comparable discipline required
ACAS/FCAS or equivalent actuarial credentials (designation preferred but not required, depending on experience).

Work Experience

Minimum 8 years of actuarial experience, with significant workers' compensation pricing experience strongly preferred. Experience with Auto, Property and GL a plus.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of state regulatory environments, NCCI/independent bureau filings, and rate-making processes.
Ability to manage multiple projects and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Experience with statistical learning concepts (e.g. GLMs).

Preferred / Additional Skills

Proficiency in SQL for data extraction, transformation, and analysis.
Experience with portfolio optimization, segmentation, or elasticity analysis.
Understanding of insurance finance, including profitability metrics and capital considerations.
Programming of statistical learning methods (e.g. GLMs) in R/Python

Pay, Benefits, and Other Information

The expected salary range for this position is $160,000 to $220,000. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, geographic location, and other job-related factors as permitted by law. Qualifications may warrant placement in a different job level.

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Parental Leave
Life, AD&D and Disability Insurance
401(k), Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Education and Training Reimbursement
10 paid Company Holidays, 2 Personal Days, 2 Floating Holidays
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
For more information, review details on the Benefits page of our Career Site: https://www.thezenith.com/careers/benefits/

Zenith typically posts jobs for a minimum of 8 to 14 calendar days. If you are interested in any of our open positions, we encourage you to submit your application promptly.

Zenith Insurance Company is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. In compliance with California law, we are committed to fair hiring practices. Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act (AB 1008), we will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the law. Additionally, in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, we will not inquire about an applicant's criminal history until after a conditional offer of employment has been made.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and need assistance accessing our career center or applying for a position due to your disability, you are entitled to request an accommodation. To make a request, please contact a Human resources representative at Zenith Insurance Company.

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