As a Director-Regional Commercial Lines Pricing you will effectively manage and lead a team of Actuaries in our Regional business unit.

This Actuarial team is charged with the development and implementation of strategies for analysis of losses and liabilities to ensure adequate pricing and overall financial strength of Sentry’s commercial line products in our Regional business unit.

This position will be located at our Office in Stevens Point, WI in a hybrid work model and is not a fully remote opportunity.

For this position, Sentry does not offer employment to holders of F-1, J-1, and H-1 Visas.

What You'll Do

As a Director – Regional Commercial Lines Pricing, you will:

• Develop projection models for premium, policy counts, expenses, losses, etc. to forecast financial results

• Analyze rate making assumptions to provide pricing rate levels that are necessary to produce a profit

• Coordinate and communicate rate revisions and support documentation with executive management to facilitate an orderly transition in rate level changes

• Apply tactical, strategic and innovative analysis to evaluate costs, benefits and risks of various business options to achieve profitability and premium growth

• Support field offices in data analytics and business analysis

• Keep executive management informed of all projects and quality of results for each assignment

• Manage financial resources including developing, administering, and assuring conformance to the annual department budget

• Administer human resource related activities, select, develop, motivate, and recognize staff

Additionally, you will:

• Interpret and understand state and federal legislation and its impact on products and programs

• Analyze cash flows, income projections, profit studies, analyze competitive developments in the marketplace, and review of actuarial techniques

• Participate in the development of long and short term project priorities

What it Takes

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent work experience

• 8+ years of related work experience

• Fellow of the Casualty Actuarial Society

• Proven success in Math, Actuarial, Statistics, or Economics

• Superior financial and analytical skills

• Advanced Regional product knowledge

• Highly proficient skill level in actuarial statistics/assumptions used for rate making, loss reserving and forecasting

• Field office support experience

• Previous leadership experience preferred

• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with associates and influence at all levels, including c-suite executives

• Ability to manage multiple projects and translate vision into strategy, delegate and provide direction to the team

What You'll Receive

At Sentry, your total rewards go beyond competitive compensation. Below are some benefits and perks that you’ll receive.

• Sentry is happy to offer flexibility through a scheduled Hybrid work model. Monday and Friday work from home if you choose to, Tuesday through Thursday you’ll work in office.

• As a Sentry associate, you will have an in-office workspace and materials for your home office. In addition to the laptop, you will receive prior to your start, Sentry will provide equipment for your home office. 

• Meal Subsidy available for associates who report to an office.

• 401(K) plan with a dollar-for-dollar match on your first eight percent, plus immediate vesting to help strengthen your financial future.

• Continue your education and career development through Sentry University (SentryU) and utilize our Tuition Reimbursement program

• Generous Paid-Time Off plan for you to enjoy time out of the office as well as Volunteer-Time off

• Group Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, Parental leave, and our Health and Wellness benefits to encourage a healthy lifestyle.

• Well-being and Employee Assistance programs

• Sentry Foundation gift matching program to encourage charitable giving.

About Sentry

We take great pride in making Forbes’ list of America’s Best Midsize Employers. A lot of different factors go into that honor, many of which contribute to your job satisfaction.

Our bright future is built on a long track record of success. We got our start in 1904 and have been helping businesses succeed and protect their futures ever since. Because of the trust placed in us, we’re one of the largest and financially strongest mutual insurance companies in the United States. We’re rated A+ by A.M. Best, the industry's leading rating authority.

Our headquarters is in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, with offices located throughout the United States. From sales to claims, and information technology to marketing, we enjoy a rewarding and challenging work environment with opportunities for ongoing professional development and growth.

Get ready to own your future at Sentry. Opportunities await!

Casey Van Der Geest

Casey.VanDerGeest@sentry.com 

Equal Employment Opportunity

Sentry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy that there be no discrimination in employment based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, or sexual orientation.