About Portage Mutual: Where Your Talent Makes a Difference
Imagine a workplace where your contributions are not only valued but also directly impact the lives of Canadians. At Portage Mutual Insurance, we’re more than just a trusted national property and casualty insurer—we’re a community of passionate individuals dedicated to serving our policyholders since 1884. Owned by our policyholders, we proudly offer competitive home, auto, commercial, and farm insurance products 100% through our broker network across Canada. Join a company rooted in tradition, driven by innovation, and powered by a people-first culture.
Why Portage Mutual?
At Portage Mutual, we believe that our people are our greatest asset. Here, you’ll find:
- Total Rewards: We care about your well-being and financial security. That’s why we offer a competitive salary, incentive plan, comprehensive health benefits, a pension plan and generous paid time off, including personal days.
- Career Growth & Development: Propel your career forward with access to diverse learning resources, tuition reimbursement for relevant programs, and bonuses recognizing your achievements in pursuing insurance designations.
- Flexibility: We support work-life integration by offering a flexible environment where you can choose to live wherever you prefer in Canada. Enjoy the freedom to select remote, in-office, and hybrid work arrangements that best suit your lifestyle.
- Inclusivity and Belonging: Be a part of a supportive and diverse team that embraces your unique perspective and empowers you to succeed. We’re dedicated to creating a workplace where every employee feels welcomed, valued and respected.
- Making a Difference: Find purpose in your career by aligning with an organization that shares your values and is committed to making a difference in the communities we serve.
The Opportunity: Manager, Actuarial Pricing
As a Manager, Actuarial Pricing, you’ll provide strategic leadership and drive the effective execution of the Company’s pricing strategy by:
- Leading the day-to-day execution of actuarial ratemaking activities across assigned lines of business
- Ensuring the development of accurate rate indications and high-quality actuarial analysis
- Providing timely and effective regulatory support related to pricing activities
- Translating pricing strategy into operational delivery by overseeing analysts and managing day-to-day pricing work
- Collaborating with underwriting and internal stakeholders to support profitable, data-driven decision-making aligned with company values and pricing direction
We’re looking for an adaptable, people-focused leader who embodies our company values and is passionate about developing others.
What You’ll Do:
- Lead the development of rate level indications and pricing analyses for assigned lines of business.
- Ensure pricing methodologies are applied consistently, accurately, and in accordance with internal standards and regulatory requirements.
- Translate data into clear, actionable insights to support underwriting, product, and business decision-making.
- Support the development, enhancement and maintenance predictive pricing models used in Pricing, Business Development, Marketing, Underwriting and Claims decision making.
- Ensure models are statistically sound, well-documented, and aligned with industry best practices.
- Provide day-to-day leadership, coaching and technical guidance for their team members.
- Partner with Underwriting, Claims, Finance, and Product teams to support pricing initiatives and strategic objectives.
What You’ll Bring:
- 5+ years of industry experience.
- Direct experience with pricing and data analytics.
- Experience leading or mentoring junior actuarial staff.
- Consistency of applying accuracy, thoroughness and attention to detail approaches.
- Strong proficiency in MS Excel is required. Knowledge of programming and databases is preferred.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively in a team environment is required.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Actuarial Science, Math or equivalent is required.
- At least four successful Actuarial Exams are preferred.
The targeted pay range for this hybrid position in the following location is:
Canada – Manitoba: $113,000 - $140,000 CAD / Annual
Our pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum target for new hire pay for the full-time position determined by role and level. The pay range shown is based on our compensation structure in place at the time of posting and may be updated periodically based on business needs. Individual pay is based on additional factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and/or training.
Portage Mutual uses artificial intelligence and automations in its recruitment practices for activities that may include searching for qualified candidates, screening applications, preparing interview questions, recording interviews, drafting transcripts and other administrative tasks. AI is never used for decision making purposes.
Ready to Make an Impact?
If you’re seeking a rewarding career with a company that values its employees and is committed to making a difference, we invite you to apply! If you have the qualifications we are seeking and would thrive in a work environment where you are valued and respected, please apply!
Portage Mutual Insurance is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities during all phases of the recruiting process, including the application process. If you require accommodation because of a disability, we will work with you to meet your needs. If you are selected for an interview and require accommodation, please advise the HR representative who will consult with you to determine an appropriate accommodation.
Please submit your resume and cover letter!
We thank you for your interest in Portage Mutual Insurance, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. (No agencies please).
