Copy of Sr. Actuarial Analyst

<meta><p style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px="" 0px;padding:0px;"=""><b><strong style="color:rgb(32,32,34);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">We are Hiring!</strong></b></p><p style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px="" 0px;padding:0px;"=""><b><strong style="color:rgb(32,32,34);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Location:</strong></b><span style="color:rgb(32,32,34);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"> La Jolla, CA; Edina, MN; Remote</span></p><p style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px="" 0px;padding:0px;"=""><br></p><p style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px="" 0px;padding:0px;"=""><b><strong style="color:rgb(32,32,34);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">The Details:</strong></b></p><p style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px="" 0px;padding:0px;"=""><span style="color:rgb(32,32,34);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">We are seeking a driven and curious Senior Actuarial Analyst with a strong foundation in pricing to join our growing actuarial team. Reporting to the VP, Actuarial, this role contributes directly to pricing decisions across multiple business lines while developing leadership skills through mentoring, project ownership, and cross-functional collaboration. The ideal candidate combines technical expertise in actuarial pricing and data analysis with creativity in problem-solving, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to communicate actionable insights that drive profitable business decisions. </span></p><p style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px="" 0px;padding:0px;"=""><span style="color:rgb(32,32,34);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px="" 0px;padding:0px;"=""><b><strong style="color:rgb(32,32,34);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">What will you do:</strong></b></p><ul data-pattern="discCircleSquare" data-depth="1" style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;margin:8px="" 0px;line-height:1.6;padding:0px="" 0px="" 32px;list-style-type:disc;"=""><li style="color:rgb(32,32,34);font-size:11pt;--listitem-marker-color:#202022;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="color:rgb(32,32,34);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Design and enhance actuarial pricing models, tools, and methodologies to support informed underwriting decisions</span></li><li style="color:rgb(32,32,34);font-size:11pt;--listitem-marker-color:#202022;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="color:rgb(32,32,34);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Perform account- and portfolio-level pricing analyses using actuarial techniques, rating plans, and loss experience—initially focused on Casualty, with opportunities to expand into other lines.</span></li><li style="color:rgb(32,32,34);font-size:11pt;--listitem-marker-color:#202022;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="color:rgb(32,32,34);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Partner with Underwriting, Finance, Claims, and Reinsurance teams to evaluate programs, structure deals, and analyze portfolios—delivering clear insights and recommendations to stakeholders.</span></li><li style="color:rgb(32,32,34);font-size:11pt;--listitem-marker-color:#202022;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="color:rgb(32,32,34);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Lead special initiatives such as onboarding new programs, improving models, and conducting ad hoc portfolio analyses to ensure rate adequacy and operational efficiency.</span></li><li style="color:rgb(32,32,34);font-size:11pt;--listitem-marker-color:#202022;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="color:rgb(32,32,34);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Mentor junior analysts by sharing expertise, reviewing work, and supporting their development through the actuarial student program.</span></li><li style="color:rgb(32,32,34);font-size:11pt;--listitem-marker-color:#202022;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="color:rgb(32,32,34);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Contribute to monitoring portfolio performance, profitability, and emerging trends to inform business decisions and product strategies.</span></li></ul><p style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px="" 0px;padding:0px;"=""><b><strong style="color:rgb(32,32,34);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">What we are looking for:</strong></b></p><ul data-pattern="discCircleSquare" data-depth="1" style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;margin:8px="" 0px;line-height:1.6;padding:0px="" 0px="" 32px;list-style-type:disc;"=""><li style="color:rgb(32,32,34);font-size:11pt;--listitem-marker-color:#202022;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="color:rgb(32,32,34);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Typically 5–8 years of experience in an actuarial role with a focus on pricing.</span></li><li style="color:rgb(32,32,34);font-size:11pt;--listitem-marker-color:#202022;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="color:rgb(32,32,34);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Strong understanding of actuarial pricing techniques and data analytics within the property & casualty industry.</span></li><li style="color:rgb(32,32,34);font-size:11pt;--listitem-marker-color:#202022;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="color:rgb(32,32,34);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Proficiency in SQL and Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with programming languages such as Python, VBA, or R is a plus.</span></li><li style="color:rgb(32,32,34);font-size:11pt;--listitem-marker-color:#202022;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="color:rgb(32,32,34);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Minimum of 5 actuarial exams passed; ACAS or FCAS designation preferred.</span></li><li style="color:rgb(32,32,34);font-size:11pt;--listitem-marker-color:#202022;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="color:rgb(32,32,34);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Excellent communication and organizational skills, with the ability to present findings and recommendations effectively to cross-functional teams.</span></li><li style="color:rgb(32,32,34);font-size:11pt;--listitem-marker-color:#202022;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="color:rgb(32,32,34);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Demonstrated interest in mentoring and contributing to process improvement and innovation.</span></li></ul><p style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px="" 0px;padding:0px;"=""><b><strong style="color:rgb(32,32,34);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">We love people who want to:</strong></b><span 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style="color:rgb(32,32,34);font-size:11pt;--listitem-marker-color:#202022;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="color:rgb(32,32,34);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Collaborate and celebrate diverse perspectives, promoting inclusivity and equality.</span></li><li style="color:rgb(32,32,34);font-size:11pt;--listitem-marker-color:#202022;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="color:rgb(32,32,34);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Do the right thing with strong conviction and integrity.</span></li><li style="color:rgb(32,32,34);font-size:11pt;--listitem-marker-color:#202022;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="color:rgb(32,32,34);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Be bold and innovative to help make an impact.</span></li><li style="color:rgb(32,32,34);font-size:11pt;--listitem-marker-color:#202022;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="color:rgb(32,32,34);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Demonstrable track record of working autonomously and driving progress</span></li><li style="color:rgb(32,32,34);font-size:11pt;--listitem-marker-color:#202022;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="color:rgb(32,32,34);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Be intellectually curious, think creatively, and pragmatic </span></li></ul><p style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px="" 0px;padding:0px;"=""><i><b><strong style="color:rgb(32,32,34);font-size:11pt;font-style:italic;white-space:pre-wrap;">If you thrive in a dynamic environment, and like working with happy, authentic, talented people, you'll enjoy a career with Palomar!</strong></b></i></p><p style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px="" 0px;padding:0px;"=""><b><strong style="color:rgb(32,32,34);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"> </strong></b></p><p style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px="" 0px;padding:0px;"=""><b><strong style="color:rgb(32,32,34);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">What will you get in return?</strong></b></p><ul data-pattern="discCircleSquare" data-depth="1" style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;margin:8px="" 0px;line-height:1.6;padding:0px="" 0px="" 32px;list-style-type:disc;"=""><li style="color:rgb(32,32,34);font-size:11pt;--listitem-marker-color:#202022;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="color:rgb(32,32,34);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Full Suite of Medical Benefits </span></li><li style="color:rgb(32,32,34);font-size:11pt;--listitem-marker-color:#202022;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="color:rgb(32,32,34);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Long Term Financial Incentives – STOCK! </span></li><li style="color:rgb(32,32,34);font-size:11pt;--listitem-marker-color:#202022;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="color:rgb(32,32,34);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">401k with 3.5% Automatic Fully Vested Employer Contributions </span></li><li style="color:rgb(32,32,34);font-size:11pt;--listitem-marker-color:#202022;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="color:rgb(32,32,34);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Competitive PTO + Holiday Program</span></li><li style="color:rgb(32,32,34);font-size:11pt;--listitem-marker-color:#202022;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="color:rgb(32,32,34);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Lifestyle Spending Account</span></li><li style="color:rgb(32,32,34);font-size:11pt;--listitem-marker-color:#202022;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="color:rgb(32,32,34);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Professional Development Assistance  </span></li><li style="color:rgb(32,32,34);font-size:11pt;--listitem-marker-color:#202022;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="color:rgb(32,32,34);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Career Exploration Opportunities</span></li><li style="color:rgb(32,32,34);font-size:11pt;--listitem-marker-color:#202022;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="color:rgb(32,32,34);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Regular company-wide social events (even virtually!)</span></li><li style="color:rgb(32,32,34);font-size:11pt;--listitem-marker-color:#202022;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="color:rgb(32,32,34);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">To learn more visit us at </span><a href="http://www.plmr.com" target="_blank" class="css-173makr-linkStyle" style="color:rgb(30,74,169);cursor:pointer;"><span style="color:rgb(32,32,34);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">www.plmr.com</span></a></li></ul><p style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px="" 0px;padding:0px;text-align:justify;"=""><b><strong style="color:rgb(32,32,34);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Diversity at Palomar</strong></b></p><p style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px="" 0px;padding:0px;"=""><span style="color:rgb(32,32,34);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">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.</span></p><p style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px="" 0px;padding:0px;"=""><span style="color:rgb(32,32,34);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">We believe that diversity, equality and inclusion yields 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</span></p><p style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px="" 0px;padding:0px;text-align:justify;"=""><b><strong style="color:rgb(32,32,34);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"> </strong></b></p><p style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px="" 0px;padding:0px;"=""><b><strong style="color:rgb(32,32,34);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">#PalomarPride #Insurancejobs #hiring #actuarialjobs</strong></b></p><p style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px="" 0px;padding:0px;"=""><b><strong style="color:rgb(32,32,34);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Accommodations:</strong></b></p><p style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px="" 0px;padding:0px;"=""><span style="color:rgb(32,32,34);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Palomar will consider reasonable accommodations to ensure a qualified applicant with a disability 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.</span></p><p style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px="" 0px;padding:0px;"=""><span style="color:rgb(32,32,34);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">For more information about our company, visit us at www.plmr.com. Palomar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</span></p><p style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px="" 0px;padding:0px;"=""><span style="color:rgb(32,32,34);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">No phone calls or agency solicitation please</span></p><p style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px="" 0px;padding:0px;"=""><i><em style="color:rgb(32,32,34);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"> </em></i></p><p style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px="" 0px;padding:0px;"=""><a href="https://plmr.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/PLMR-CCPA-Job-Applicant-Notice.pdf" target="_blank" class="css-173makr-linkStyle" style="color:rgb(30,74,169);cursor:pointer;"><i><b><strong style="color:rgb(32,32,34);font-size:11pt;font-style:italic;white-space:pre-wrap;">CCPA Job Applicant:</strong></b></i></a></p><p style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px="" 0px;padding:0px;"=""><span style="color:rgb(32,32,34);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px="" 0px;padding:0px;"=""><b><strong style="color:rgb(32,32,34);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Pay Range: </strong></b><span style="color:rgb(32,32,34);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">$112,500 - $172,500</span></p><p style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px="" 0px;padding:0px;"=""><span style="color:rgb(32,32,34);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px="" 0px;padding:0px;"=""><span style="color:rgb(32,32,34);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">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.</span></p>

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