Lead Actuary

Root Inc.

. Prepare, review, and support end-to-end rate filings, including actuarial exhibits, supporting documentation, implementation requirements, and responses to regulatory objections .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $107,800 - $134,700 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in actuarial pricing and regulatory filings, with a strong focus on data evaluation, methodologies, and communication of complex concepts to diverse stakeholders. Proven ability to lead projects, improve processes, and collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams.

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Actuarial PricingRate Level IndicationsSQLPredictive ModelingStrong Written And Verbal Communication

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Hard Skills

Actuarial JudgmentRatemakingData EvaluationAutomationAnalytical Tools

Soft Skills

CollaborationProblem FramingCommunicationCoachingPrioritization

Tools & Technologies

SQLRPythonGitCloud Computing

Certifications & Qualifications

ACAS DesignationActuarial Exams

Industry Keywords

Insurance IndustryPersonal LinesProperty And Casualty InsuranceRegulatory FilingsState-Specific Pricing

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudPythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare, review, and support end-to-end rate filings, including actuarial exhibits, supporting documentation, implementation requirements, and responses to regulatory objections
Own complex actuarial pricing projects, including rate level indications, pricing analyses, state expansion work, refunds, and other initiatives supporting growth and profitability
Serve as filing manager or technical reviewer for filings prepared by other actuaries
Develop and communicate actuarial recommendations by evaluating data, methodologies, assumptions, business context, and regulatory considerations
Act as a subject-matter expert in actuarial pricing areas such as rate level indications, state-specific pricing, rate level analysis, refunds, predictive-model implementation, or filing operations
Improve filing processes and pricing workflows through documentation, reusable frameworks, automation, data, technology, and GenAI
Partner with Product, State Management, Regulatory, Data Science, Engineering, Finance, and other teams
Identify risks, dependencies, and missing information affecting filing, launch, or implementation timelines
Communicate complex actuarial concepts and recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders, including senior leaders
Coach and support other actuaries through collaboration, review, knowledge sharing, and team standards
Balance independent execution with prioritization and appropriate escalation

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience in the insurance industry, including 3+ years of experience in actuarial pricing, ratemaking, or a related discipline
Experience with personal lines property and casualty insurance, preferably auto insurance
Experience developing or reviewing rate level indications and supporting regulatory rate filings
Experience building actuarial automation, filing tools, or scalable pricing processes
Ability to independently frame complex problems, evaluate options, communicate recommendations, and deliver results across multiple workstreams
Strong actuarial judgment
Ability to evaluate methodologies, assumptions, data limitations, and business tradeoffs
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Experience with SQL, R, Python, or similar analytical tools
Demonstrated ownership mentality
Ability to work effectively in a highly collaborative, cross-functional environment
Successful completion of at least five actuarial exams
ACAS designation preferred but not required
Experience with more complex regulatory jurisdictions preferred
Experience with predictive modeling, machine learning, or model implementation preferred
Experience with Git, cloud computing, or production-oriented analytical workflows preferred
Must be on camera for virtual interviews

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive bonus
Equity offering
Work from any location across the US
Reasonable accommodation during the hiring process