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Allstate

P&C Actuary Director, Reserving

Key aspects of the role:

Drive sales growth by engaging with interested prospective customers- all while working remote
No cold calling— Connect through inbound calls and proactive outbound calls with active insurance shoppers
Enjoy competitive compensation with a base salary + uncapped commissions
Sell reputable products from Allstate and our family of brands

Role overview

At Allstate, great things happen when our people work together to protect families and their belongings from life’s uncertainties. And for more than 90 years, our innovative drive has kept us a step ahead of our customers’ evolving needs. From advocating for seat belts, air bags and graduated driving laws, to being an industry leader in pricing sophistication, telematics, and, more recently, device and identity protection.

Job Description

The enterprise P&C Actuary Director, Reserving role is responsible for the estimation of loss and expense reserves for Homeowners, Specialty Lines non-Auto, Auto Physical Damage, Commercial Vehicle, Runoff Property-Liability, and Catastrophe Reserving utilizing accepted actuarial and statistical standards, as well as methodologies and knowledge. The P&C Actuary Director, Reserving assists the department Vice President with both specific tasks such as presenting at loss committee meetings and meeting/coordinating with the external auditors and actuaries. The Director provides expert level analysis and execution of current reserving processes and programs, benchmarks against industry techniques, and determines the reserving techniques to use in order to achieve department objectives. Responsible for engaging senior leadership to influence business decisions related to line(s) and/or geographic areas.

As a Director, you won’t just deliver results – you drive our culture and shared purpose. At Allstate, we value in person connected experiences not just with your team but also other Allstaters. This may require travel within your local area or to one of our offices on a regular basis.

Key Responsibilities

Uses best practices to develop and ensure appropriateness of highly complex actuarial reserving methodologies used across the organization to influence business decisions while ensuring quality of data used to perform the analyses is appropriate and documentation standards are adhered to
Manages oversight of all talent management for their expanded team including succession planning, compensation, development, bench strength, organizational structure changes, etc.
Reviews and makes observations of appropriateness of highly complex loss reserving techniques in dynamic environments for multiple lines of business
Develops and executes effective communication strategies of highly complex actuarial reserving techniques and results to influence complex business decisions across the organization
Leads teams in understanding the link between Allstate's vision and strategies and department initiatives and drives achieving them. Develops department strategies and leads teams through them to help achieve corporate business results.
Meets with, influences, and provides information to external auditors, external appointed actuary, and state departments of insurance
Provides expert consultation on highly complex reserving issues
Identifies and resolves complex data issues
Trains/coaches team members or peers and actively shares expertise with peers
Develops and adheres to internal and external compliance requirements and standards

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has supervisory duties.

Education and Experience

4 year Bachelors Degree (Preferred)
12 or more years of experience (Preferred)
In lieu of the above education requirements, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations

Fellow of the Casualty Actuarial Society (FCAS) or equivalent actuarial designation (Required)

Skills and Capabilities

Technical & Analytical Skills

Ability to quickly master and apply a broad range of analytical tools, data sources, and software applications
Deep expertise in loss reserving methodologies and advanced actuarial/statistical techniques
Strong knowledge of insurance reserving, risk management frameworks, and regulatory requirements
Advanced understanding of GAAP and Statutory Accounting principles

Executive Communication & Influence

Exceptional communication skills with the ability to craft and deliver clear, compelling, and executive‑ready messages. Adept at tailoring content to diverse audiences, simplifying complex concepts, and presenting confidently to senior leadership, stakeholders, and cross‑functional partners
Proven capability to successfully influence decision-makers and collaborators at all levels – upward, downward, and laterally. Able to build alignment, negotiate effectively, and drive outcomes without relying solely on positional authority.
Skilled in guiding and coaching others in the proper use of technical and analytical language; able to serve as a subject matter expert to internal partners

Leadership & Management

Proven leadership experience, including the ability to train, mentor, and develop people leaders.
Ability to lead teams with empathy and clarity during periods of significant organizational change or transformation. Skilled at building trust and maintaining team engagement while navigating ambiguity and evolving priorities

Project & Program Management

Advanced project management capabilities, with a strong track record of independently leading multiple, high‑complexity initiatives that span multiple business functions.

Skills

Actuarial Pricing, Actuarial Reserving, Executive Influence, People Leadership, Program Management

Compensation

Compensation offered for this role is 177,000.00 – 243,750.00 annually and is based on experience and qualifications.

The candidate(s) offered this position will be required to submit to a background investigation.

Joining our team isn’t just a job — it’s an opportunity. One that takes your skills and pushes them to the next level. One that encourages you to challenge the status quo. One where you can shape the future of protection while supporting causes that mean the most to you. Joining our team means being part of something bigger – a winning team making a meaningful impact.

Allstate generally does not sponsor individuals for employment-based visas for this position.

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Keys to Success

At Allstate, it’s all about teamwork, flexibility, and thinking ahead. We all contribute to the bigger picture, combining unique ideas to design innovative, more affordable protection solutions for customers.

We look for candidates with these skills to help us achieve that goal:

Learning agility
Quickly adapt to new situations, continually build new skills, experiment, and embrace new ways of doing things

Customer centricity
Deliver exceptional experience with a customer-first mindset and human-centered design

Digital literacy
Discover and apply emerging digital technology tools, data and insights.

Results-oriented
Start with measurable outcomes and drive results with speed

Inclusive leadership
Integrate diverse viewpoints into decision-making processes to enhance creativity and innovation

Together, we’re all working toward Our Shared Purpose, using our strengths to make a real difference for our people, our customers, our company, and the world around us.

Working in Sales

What We Do:
As an expert on our products and services, you can give customers personalized attention and innovative solutions to make their lives easier.

How We Support You:
Starting day one, you’ll have access to resources and incentives to keep you feeling challenged and excited about your careers.

Make An Impact:
As a member of our sales team, you’ll bring a sense of ease and support to customers looking for a better understanding of their protection options. Whether in the field or talking to customers over the phone, you’ll continue to build trust in who we are and what we do.

Working together

You’re in Good Hands® is more than a promise we make to our customers. It’s a promise we make to our employees, too.

We want you to love where you work. That starts with the freedom to be yourself. Our workplace flexibility and focus on individuality means everyone is seen, heard and respected.

When you join us, you’ll have the opportunity to push your skills to the next level with access to development programs to support your career aspirations – whatever that means for you. Because as you learn and grow, so do we.

Working here also means getting the chance to make a real impact in your community. We have been driving change for over 90 years, but the mark we leave on the world can be even greater when we work together.

Role overview

At Allstate, great things happen when our people work together to protect families and their belongings from life’s uncertainties. And for more than 90 years, our innovative drive has kept us a step ahead of our customers’ evolving needs. From advocating for seat belts, air bags and graduated driving laws, to being an industry leader in pricing sophistication, telematics, and, more recently, device and identity protection.

Job Description

The enterprise P&C Actuary Director, Reserving role is responsible for the estimation of loss and expense reserves for Homeowners, Specialty Lines non-Auto, Auto Physical Damage, Commercial Vehicle, Runoff Property-Liability, and Catastrophe Reserving utilizing accepted actuarial and statistical standards, as well as methodologies and knowledge. The P&C Actuary Director, Reserving assists the department Vice President with both specific tasks such as presenting at loss committee meetings and meeting/coordinating with the external auditors and actuaries. The Director provides expert level analysis and execution of current reserving processes and programs, benchmarks against industry techniques, and determines the reserving techniques to use in order to achieve department objectives. Responsible for engaging senior leadership to influence business decisions related to line(s) and/or geographic areas.

As a Director, you won’t just deliver results – you drive our culture and shared purpose. At Allstate, we value in person connected experiences not just with your team but also other Allstaters. This may require travel within your local area or to one of our offices on a regular basis.

Key Responsibilities

Uses best practices to develop and ensure appropriateness of highly complex actuarial reserving methodologies used across the organization to influence business decisions while ensuring quality of data used to perform the analyses is appropriate and documentation standards are adhered to
Manages oversight of all talent management for their expanded team including succession planning, compensation, development, bench strength, organizational structure changes, etc.
Reviews and makes observations of appropriateness of highly complex loss reserving techniques in dynamic environments for multiple lines of business
Develops and executes effective communication strategies of highly complex actuarial reserving techniques and results to influence complex business decisions across the organization
Leads teams in understanding the link between Allstate's vision and strategies and department initiatives and drives achieving them. Develops department strategies and leads teams through them to help achieve corporate business results.
Meets with, influences, and provides information to external auditors, external appointed actuary, and state departments of insurance
Provides expert consultation on highly complex reserving issues
Identifies and resolves complex data issues
Trains/coaches team members or peers and actively shares expertise with peers
Develops and adheres to internal and external compliance requirements and standards

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has supervisory duties.

Education and Experience

4 year Bachelors Degree (Preferred)
12 or more years of experience (Preferred)
In lieu of the above education requirements, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations

Fellow of the Casualty Actuarial Society (FCAS) or equivalent actuarial designation (Required)

Skills and Capabilities

Technical & Analytical Skills

Ability to quickly master and apply a broad range of analytical tools, data sources, and software applications
Deep expertise in loss reserving methodologies and advanced actuarial/statistical techniques
Strong knowledge of insurance reserving, risk management frameworks, and regulatory requirements
Advanced understanding of GAAP and Statutory Accounting principles

Executive Communication & Influence

Exceptional communication skills with the ability to craft and deliver clear, compelling, and executive‑ready messages. Adept at tailoring content to diverse audiences, simplifying complex concepts, and presenting confidently to senior leadership, stakeholders, and cross‑functional partners
Proven capability to successfully influence decision-makers and collaborators at all levels – upward, downward, and laterally. Able to build alignment, negotiate effectively, and drive outcomes without relying solely on positional authority.
Skilled in guiding and coaching others in the proper use of technical and analytical language; able to serve as a subject matter expert to internal partners

Leadership & Management

Proven leadership experience, including the ability to train, mentor, and develop people leaders.
Ability to lead teams with empathy and clarity during periods of significant organizational change or transformation. Skilled at building trust and maintaining team engagement while navigating ambiguity and evolving priorities

Project & Program Management

Advanced project management capabilities, with a strong track record of independently leading multiple, high‑complexity initiatives that span multiple business functions.