Vice President, Actuary Absence and Disability ; LAD

Position: Vice President, Actuary - Life, Absence and Disability Benefits (LAD)
## Vice President, Actuary - Life, Absence and Disability Benefits (LAD)
** Job Summary
** The Vice President, LAD Actuary is accountable for the actuarial leadership and profit management of The Standard’s $4 billion Life, Absence and Disability business.  This role owns pricing, reserving, profitability analysis, actuarial strategy, financial reporting, and planning.  This role partners closely with Underwriting and Sales to drive profitable growth while maintaining disciplined risk management.  The VP LAD Actuary serves as key strategic and financial advisor on growth strategies, M&A, market expansion, and member of LAD Executive team to drive best in class profit management, product/service delivery, customer experience and market leadership.

* Full salary range listed below. Based on listed skills/experience, the anticipated starting salary for this role will be between $280,000 & $350,000.Employees in this role are eligible for fully remote work. Occasional travel only (such as for planning purposes, team building, or conferences) may be required.
** Skills and Background You’ll Need**:
Oversee the development of pricing strategies for LAD products to ensure competitive pricing and achieve profitability targets.  Manage the reserving process to ensure balance sheet strength.  Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards for pricing and reserving.  Drive risk management with Underwriting and develop reinsurance partnerships.
:  Strategic and Innovative mindset with strong business acumen in the Employee Benefits market. Anticipates emerging risks/opportunities and positions the organization to proactively create value.:  Inspires trust, passion and commitment through respect, understanding of people and shared purpose. :
Ability to influence and communicate effectively at the Senior Management, Strategic Partners and Sales Force level. xecutive judgment, independence, and ability to lead through change.
* A rich benefits package including medical, dental, vision and a 401(k) plan with matching company contributions
* An annual incentive bonus plan
* Generous paid time off including 11 holidays, 2 wellness days, and 8 volunteer hours annually — PTO increases with tenure
* A supportive, responsive management approach and opportunities for career growth and advancement
* Paid parental leave and adoption/surrogacy assistance
* An employee giving program that double matches your donations to eligible nonprofits and schools

The Standard is a family of companies dedicated to helping its customers achieve financial well-being and peace of mind. In business since 1906, we’re a leading provider of group and individual disability insurance, group life, dental and vision insurance, voluntary (employee-paid) benefits, absence management services, and retirement plans and annuities for employers and individuals. For more information about The Standard, visit or follow us on  and .
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