We are Hiring!
VP, Actuarial
Location: La Jolla, CA, Edina, MN, or Remote
Why choose Palomar?
Palomar is a rapidly growing and innovative insurer focused on providing specialty insurance to residential and commercial customers. Palomar welcomes self-motivated individuals to our thriving company. Guided by an entrepreneurial spirit, Palomar is building a dynamic and diverse team.
Join a company built on a culture of agility, innovation and authenticity that delivers peace of mind and protection to individuals and businesses impacted by adversity.
Want to learn more about our exciting journey? Go to plmr.com to learn more. https://ir.plmr.com/corporate-profile/default.aspx
The Details:
We are seeking a strategic and experienced Vice President, Actuarial to drive the next chapter of our pricing strategy. Reporting to the SVP, Actuarial, this role oversees the design, execution, and refinement of pricing frameworks that balance competitiveness with profitability across diverse lines of business. The VP will inform underwriting decisions, strengthen cross-functional alignment, and deliver insights that directly impact growth and risk management. The ideal candidate combines technical excellence with executive presence, mentoring skills, and the ability to influence stakeholders across the organization.
What will you do? (Job Duties)
- Lead actuarial pricing for complex accounts and portfolios across multiple business lines—starting with Casualty and expanding as strategic priorities evolve.
- Design, refine, and maintain pricing models, rate plans, methodologies, and frameworks that support sound underwriting decisions and sustainable profitability.
- Collaborate closely with Underwriting, Claims, Finance, and Reinsurance teams to provide actuarial insights in program evaluation, treaty structuring, and risk assessment.
- Monitor and evaluate rate adequacy, profitability, and loss cost trends at the account, program, and portfolio levels; deliver actionable recommendations to executive leadership.
- Establish governance protocols for pricing reviews, model usage, and program onboarding to promote consistency, transparency, and control.
- Mentor and support a diverse team of pricing actuaries and analysts, fostering inclusive leadership, technical development, and career growth.
What we are looking for: (Experience)
- FCAS or ACAS with substantial pricing leadership experience encouraged to apply.
- 10+ years of actuarial experience, with deep exposure to pricing across multiple lines (Casualty, Property, Reinsurance), and openness to expanding expertise as needed.
- Demonstrated success in building tools, frameworks, and best practices that drive pricing excellence.
- Strong technical foundation in exposure-based rating and loss-sensitive approaches, including both empirical and stochastic methods.
- Ability to clearly communicate actuarial concepts to executive stakeholders, underwriting teams, and external partners.
- Experience managing multiple stakeholders and workstreams in a dynamic and evolving environment.
- Proven track record of inclusive team leadership and talent development.
- Lead by example and actively support team collaboration and development
- Lead with empathy and support personal and professional development
- Empower people to continue to grow and see a bigger picture
What will you get in return?
- Full Suite of Medical Benefits
- Long Term Financial Incentives: All team members receive company equity.
- 401k with 3.5% automatic fully vested Employer Contribution
- Competitive PTO + Holiday Program
- Hybrid Work Environment
- Lifestyle Spending Account
- Professional Development Assistance
- Career Exploration Opportunities
- Regular company-wide social events (even virtually!)
To learn more visit us at www.plmr.com
Diversity at Palomar
At Palomar, we are committed to diversity, equality, and inclusion in all facets of the organization. We have built an open culture that celebrates the diversity of our workforce, while actively championing equality and inclusion practices that make us a company people want to work with and work for.
We believe that diversity, equality, and inclusion yield greater organizational creativity and productivity, which helps us serve our customers and partners more effectively. Delivering on our diversity commitment returns greater value to our shareholders and ultimately makes a positive impact to the communities in which we do business and to the people who live in them.
Accommodations:
Palomar will consider reasonable accommodations to ensure a qualified applicant with a disability (both visible and invisible) can be considered for the position. Palomar will also consider necessary modifications to the physical work environment, or to the way a job is usually performed, so an individual with a disability can perform the essential functions of the position. Additional accommodations will be considered that enable an employee with a disability to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment like those that are enjoyed by other employees without disabilities.
For more information about our company, visit us at www.plmr.com. Palomar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
No phone calls or agency solicitation please
Pay Range: $195,000 – $285,000
The above pay range is for all US-based roles based on function and level, benchmarked against companies of similar size and scope. To be compliant with local legislation as well as provide greater transparency to candidates, we disclose salary ranges on all job postings regardless of the desired job location. We also offer a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and the opportunity for annual long-term incentive stock grants. In addition, we offer a highly competitive benefits package. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors, including candidate experience and qualifications, and may vary from the amounts listed above.
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