VP and Lead Actuary

For more than 170 years, The Hanover has been committed to delivering on our promises and being there when it matters the most. We live our values every day, demonstrating we CARE through our values, Sustainability initiatives and inclusive corporate culture.

Our Commercial lines team is seeking a Vice President and Lead Actuary to join our growing team in Worcester, MA, Windsor, CT, or remote work location.

POSITION SUMMARY

The VP and Lead Actuary will lead all aspects of the actuarial practice for The Hanover’s Core Commercial Lines portfolio. Help shape the business strategy of the Core Commercial businesses of the company and solve problems and initiate solutions in the face of ambiguity.

Responsible for actuarial, data science, and integration teams driving enhanced pricing sophistication, portfolio management, rate development and execution, third party data integration, competitive intelligence and other activities in support of sustained profitable growth.

Share ownership and accountability for the profitability of all Core Commercial lines of business and aggregate business unit performance.

Responsible for providing counsel to senior management and business leaders on the appropriate course of action for Core Commercial as a member of the business leadership teams.

Represents the organization to both internal and external audiences.

WHAT YOU WILL DO IN THIS ROLE

• Participate in strategy development for Core Commercial businesses.
• Accountable for the effective implementation of business strategies.
• Proactive monitoring of trends in results and profitability by line of business and/or product at a granular level across the portfolio (at a minimum state/industry/business unit).
• Provide guidance and drives execution of filing adequate manual rates in all lines and jurisdictions, and policy/account level guidance on collected price.
• Drive continuous improvement and execution of actuarial and data science