Role Description Join Nationwide’s Pet business unit as an Actuarial Specialist - Pet Pricing and help us protect what matters most—our customers’ beloved pets. In this role, you’ll combine analytical expertise with innovative thinking to design and price products that deliver real value to pet owners. Our team is collaborative, forward-thinking, and passionate about creating solutions that make pet insurance accessible and reliable. If you’re looking for a role where your work directly impacts customer satisfaction and business success, this is the place for you.

• Build and maintain actuarial models that guide pricing, valuation, and financial projections for pet insurance products.
• Analyze complex data to uncover trends, assess risk, and support strategic decisions.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to develop new products and ensure competitive pricing.
• Prepare clear, actionable insights and recommendations for leadership to drive business growth.
• Contribute to a culture of collaboration and innovation through peer reviews and knowledge sharing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in actuarial science, mathematics, statistics, or a related field.
• Exam progress toward ACAS designation.
• 1-3 years of actuarial experience, ideally in P&C insurance.
• Strong technical skills in actuarial software, Microsoft Office (including VBA), and programming languages like R, Python, or SQL.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to thrive in a dynamic, team-oriented environment.

Requirements

• This role does not qualify for employer sponsored work authorization.
• Nationwide does not participate in the STEM OPT extension program.
• This position can be remote for applicants who bring critical industry skills and relevant experience.
• Internal Compensation Grade: F4.

Benefits

• Medical/dental/vision.
• Life insurance, short and long term disability coverage.
• Paid time off with newly hired associates receiving a minimum of 18 days paid time off each full calendar year pro-rated quarterly based on hire date.
• Nine paid holidays.
• 8 hours of Lifetime paid time off.
• 8 hours of Unity Day paid time off.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Company-paid pension plan.
• Business casual attire.