The posting
Symetra is seeking an AVP and Actuary to drive the strategy, performance, and growth of our stop loss captive and reinsurance business.
About the role
As the actuarial lead for captives and reinsurance, you'll partner across Pricing, Underwriting, Finance, and executive leadership to evaluate opportunities, optimize captive structures, and deliver insights that support profitable growth. This is a highly visible role for an actuary who thrives in complex environments and enjoys influencing strategy through analytics, financial expertise, and industry relationships.
What You will Do
- Lead actuarial oversight of Symetra's captive and reinsurance initiatives, including performance monitoring, reporting, and strategic recommendations.
- Evaluate and analyze captive arrangements and reinsurance treaties to support growth and profitability objectives.
- Partner with underwriting teams to assess and price captive opportunities.
- Develop tools, models, and analytics to measure captive performance and support informed business decisions.
- Provide expertise on reinsurance risk, captive structures, and financial implications.
- Collaborate with internal leaders and external partners, brokers, and consultants on captive opportunities and RFPs.
- Monitor financial results, identify key performance drivers, and communicate recommendations to senior leadership.
- Represent Symetra at industry events and maintain awareness of market trends and emerging opportunities.
Why Work at Symetra
Here’s what some of our employees have to say about why they work at Symetra:
“I feel welcome and included at Symetra every day and I really believe you can be you at Symetra." - Megan H., Deputy Chief Compliance Officer
“If you want to invest in yourself and build a career, this is a great place to work. If you don't want to put in the effort to learn the industry and become a student of the business (it takes real effort!), there are easier places to work.” - Cris H., VP Internal Sales
What we offer you
Benefits and Perks
We don’t take a “one-size-fits-all” approach when it comes to our employees. Our programs are designed to make your life better both at work and at home.
- Flexible full-time or hybrid telecommuting arrangements
- Plan for your future with our 401(k) plan and take advantage of immediate vesting and company matching up to 6%
- Paid time away including vacation and sick time, flex days and eleven paid holidays
- Give back to your community and double your impact through our company matching
- Want more details? Check out our Symetra Benefits Overview
Compensation
Salary Range: $155,800 - $259,600 plus eligibility for annual bonus program and long-term incentive plan
Who You Are
- Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (FSA) preferred; experienced Associates (ASA) with a strong record of leadership and impact will also be considered.
- 12+ years of actuarial experience within insurance, reinsurance, or captive-related environments required.
- Deep expertise in captive insurance arrangements, reinsurance structures, and actuarial pricing methodologies.
- Strong understanding of insurance financials, including GAAP, Statutory accounting, reserves, and profitability analysis.
- Strategic thinker with the ability to translate complex actuarial concepts into actionable business recommendations.
- Proven ability to influence and communicate effectively with senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders.
- Experienced in actuarial modeling, analytics, automation, and process improvement.
- Skilled at independently solving complex business and actuarial challenges while collaborating across teams.
- Committed to continuous learning, professional growth, and advancing industry best practices.
- Willing and able to travel periodically as business needs require.
Travel:
Required Training & Professional Development All newly hired people leaders with direct reports are required to complete a comprehensive leadership development program within their first year. This program includes both virtual and in-person training. The in-person sessions will take place at Symetra’s corporate headquarters in Bellevue, Washington. Symetra covers all travel and accommodation expenses.
Reasonable Accommodations Symetra is committed to providing equitable access to all job-related responsibilities, including required travel. If reasonable accommodations are needed for travel, Symetra’s HR department will work to provide appropriate solutions in alignment with individual needs and company policies.
We empower inclusion At Symetra, we aspire to be the most inclusive insurance company in the country. We're building a place where every employee feels valued, respected, and has opportunities to contribute.
Inclusion is about recognizing our assumptions, considering multiple perspective, and removing barriers. We accept and celebrate diverse experiences, identities, and perspectives, because lifting each other up fuels thought and builds a stronger, more innovative company. We invite you to learn more about our efforts here.
Creating a world where more people have access to financial freedom Symetra is a national financial services company dedicated to helping people achieve their financial goals and feel confident about the future. In our daily work, we're guided by the principles of Value, Transparency and Sustainability. This means we provide products and services people need at a competitive price, we communicate clearly and openly so people understand what they're buying, and we design products--and operate our company--to stand the test of time. We're committed to showing up for our communities, lifting up our employees, and standing up for diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). Join our team and help us create a world where more people have access to financial freedom.
For more information about our careers visit: https://symetra.eightfold.ai/careers
Work Authorization Employer work visa sponsorship and support are not provided for this role. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at hire and must maintain authorization to work in the United States throughout their employment with our company.
Please review Symetra's Remote Network Minimum Requirements:
As a remote-first organization committed to providing a positive experience for both employees and customers, Symetra has the following standards for employees' internet connection:
- Minimum Internet Speed:100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload, in alignment with the FCC's definition of "broadband."
- Internet Type:Fiber, Cable (e.g., Comcast, Spectrum), or DSL.
- Not Permissible:Satellite (e.g., Starlink), cellular broadband (hotspot or otherwise), any other wireless technology, or wired dial-up.
When applying to jobs at Symetra you'll be asked to test your internet speed and confirm that your internet connection meets or exceeds Symetra's standard as outlined above.
Identity Verification
Symetra is committed to fair and secure hiring practices. For all roles, candidates will be required (after the initial phone screen) to be on video for all interviews. Symetra will take affirmative steps at key points in the process to verify that a candidate is not seeking employment fraudulently, e.g. through use of a false identity.
Failure to comply with verification procedures may result in:
- Disqualification from the recruitment process
- Withdrawal of a job offer
- Termination of employment and other criminal and/or civil remedies, if fraud is discovered
