AVP, Rate Setting at Fidelity & Guaranty Life Business Services in Des Moines, Iowa

Job Description:

Job Summary


The AVP, Rate Setting position is responsible for leading the Annuity rate setting for new business and inforce. This position is responsible for the rate setting, pricing, and risk analysis of F&G's Annuity products in accordance with established pricing guidelines and profitability targets to achieve F&G's product strategy.

This position reports directly to the VP, Product Management and is expected to interact with distribution, market strategy, and product development teams as well as others across disciplines and functions.

The role will have direct reports and manages a team which contains actuarial resources.


Duties and Responsibilities

• Direct the analysis for profitability reviews and make recommendations for adjustments needed to achieve target profitability
• Lead the analysis and present recommendations for:
  • Credited rate adjustments needed to achieve target profitability to the Retail Rate Committee
  • Pricing assumption reviews as well as other structural, value or methodology changes related to the retail annuity block
• Prepare Senior Management and Board materials regarding rate, assumption and/or other recommended changes
• Influence cross departmental meetings with VP/SVP leaders discussing various profitability choices and recommendations, partnering with distribution leaders and other management committee members
• Employ sound analysis and judgement in balancing the trade-offs between profitability and brand reputation
• Engage with organizational change management teams to ensure accurate and timely implementation of approved changes
• Enhance departmental processes and analytical capabilities including the deployment of new analysis techniques where appropriate
• Direct conversations with external partners (auditors, consultants, reinsurance partners) regarding rating and assumptions, as appropriate
• Maintain knowledge of emerging industry experience for product features and benefits pertinent to F&G
• Participate in and utilize third party services and surveys to augment understanding of emerging experience and expectations of future experience, especially where F&G experience is not credible and future experience has high impact on emergence of profits
• Oversee staff development including performance management, training, development, controlling workflow, and engagement of employees

Experience and Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in mathematics, actuarial science or related degree or equivalent experience
• Associate of the Society of Actuaries (ASA) Required, Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (FSA) preferred
• Member of the American Academy of Actuaries (MAAA) required
• 7+ years actuarial experience with progressively more responsibility with a concentration on Annuity products such as Fixed Annuities, Indexed Annuities, and Registered Indexed Linked Annuities
• Minimum 4 years of experience in role that requires improving efficiency and automation
• Experience within an Actuarial pricing function with a strong understanding of product, rate determination, capital utilization, and regulatory requirements
• Previous management experience with developing a team

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Subject matter expert in more than one functional field
• Provides expertise to applicable actuarial principles
• Strong problem-solving skills that include advanced analytical and reasoning abilities
• Unconditional integrity and commitment to delivering accurate information on schedule
• Demonstrated ability to proactively identify issues and to influence key project decisions to achieve desired outcomes
• Self-starter who demonstrates strong initiative and is able to operate efficiently in unpredictable and challenging environments, managing the delivery of multiple projects
• Ability to collaborate with technical and non-technical audiences at all levels of leadership, either through verbal or written forms of communication
• Communicates with senior level executives on complex issues in a clear manner to deliver strategic messages
• Talent of coaching others to achieve high performance and provide an engaged employee experience

Other Requirements

• Perform other functions, duties and projects as assigned
• Regular and punctual attendance
• No travel is required for this position

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Additional Information

Work Environments


F&G believes in an employee-centric flexible environment, which is why we offer the ability for in-office, hybrid and remote work arrangements. During the hiring process, you'll work with your leader to decide what works best for your role.

F&G complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship for F&G. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact talentacquisition@fglife.com.

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About F&G


Since 1959, Fidelity & Guaranty Life Insurance Company (F&G) has offered annuity and life insurance products to those who are seeking security in retirement and protection during life's unexpected events.

As a national Top Workplace1, an Iowa Top Workplace2 and a proud equal opportunity employer, F&G team members are empowered, collaborative, dynamic and authentic. We believe that by embracing these values, we will continue to build and strengthen the company while continuing to be a great place to work.

1Top Workplaces USA 2022 - 2023


2Des Moines Register Top Workplaces 2018 - 2022



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