Protective
Vice President, Mergers & Acquisitions Actuarial (FCAS)
Protective, Birmingham, Michigan, us, 48012
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At Protective we believe in protecting people’s lives and futures. As a Vice President in our Corporate Actuarial team you will play a pivotal role in shaping the company’s strategic growth through mergers and acquisitions. This executive‑level position is ideal for a Fellow of the Casualty Actuarial Society (FCAS) with deep expertise in valuation modeling and strategic leadership.
Role Summary
The VP M&A Actuarial will lead the actuarial valuation and due diligence efforts for corporate transactions primarily in the Property & Casualty (P&C) space with potential expansion into Life Annuity and Employee Benefits. This role will serve as a key strategic partner to senior leadership influencing enterprise decisions and driving financial insights that support Protective’s long‑term growth. Key Responsibilities
Lead actuarial valuation of acquisition targets across Statutory GAAP Tax and Capital frameworks (e.g. RBC BCAR IC / ESR Bermuda EBS). Oversee and enhance M&A modeling tools and processes to support scalable repeatable transaction analysis. Present valuation findings and strategic recommendations to senior executives and the Board. Direct actuarial due diligence efforts including engagement with target company leadership and coordination across internal stakeholders. Collaborate with Corporate Development Finance Risk Tax ALM and Product teams to ensure comprehensive transaction evaluation. Evaluate new lines of business and market expansion opportunities. Lead and develop a high‑performing team fostering innovation and continuous improvement. Support enterprise risk management initiatives and provide oversight for P&C actuarial risk. Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required. FCAS designation required. Minimum of 10 years of actuarial experience with significant exposure to M&A reinsurance pricing reserving or strategic valuation. 15 years of actuarial experience combined with ACAS (or equivalent) in lieu of FCAS designation. Proven leadership in managing actuarial teams and influencing enterprise strategy. Strong technical expertise in Excel modeling valuation and financial analysis. Executive presence with ability to communicate complex topics to senior leadership and non‑technical audiences. Experience with imperfect data and navigating ambiguity in unpredictable and high‑stakes environments. Willingness to travel for due diligence and leadership meetings. Analytical inquisitive hardworking dedicated and focused on the big picture as well as the details. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Willingness to relocate to Birmingham AL a plus. Compensation
$250000 - $300000 a year Protective’s targeted salary range for this position is $250000 to $300000. Actual salaries may vary depending on factors including but not limited to job location skills and experience. The range listed is just one component of Protective’s total compensation package for employees. This position also offers additional incentive opportunities through an annual incentive and long‑term incentive (LTI) based on individual and Company performance. Benefits
We aim to protect the well‑being of our employees and their families with a broad benefits addition to offering comprehensive health dental and vision insurance. We support emotional well‑being through mental health benefits and an employee assistance balance is important and Protective offers a variety of paid time away benefits (e.g. paid time off paid parental leave short‑term disability and a cultural observance day). The financial health of our employees is just as important as physical and emotional health. Some of the financial wellbeing benefits include contributions to healthcare accounts a pension plan and a 401(k) plan with Company matching. All employees are encouraged to protect their overall wellbeing by engaging in ProHealth Rewards Protective’s platform to improve wellbeing while earning cash rewards. Accommodations for Applicants with a Disability
If you require an accommodation to complete the application and recruitment process due to a disability please email emailprotected. This information will be held in confidence and used only to determine an appropriate accommodation for the application and recruitment process. Please note that the above email is solely for individuals with disabilities requesting an accommodation. General employment questions should not be sent through this process. Equal Opportunity
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to being inclusive and attracting retaining and growing an inclusive workforce.
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The VP M&A Actuarial will lead the actuarial valuation and due diligence efforts for corporate transactions primarily in the Property & Casualty (P&C) space with potential expansion into Life Annuity and Employee Benefits. This role will serve as a key strategic partner to senior leadership influencing enterprise decisions and driving financial insights that support Protective’s long‑term growth. Key Responsibilities
Lead actuarial valuation of acquisition targets across Statutory GAAP Tax and Capital frameworks (e.g. RBC BCAR IC / ESR Bermuda EBS). Oversee and enhance M&A modeling tools and processes to support scalable repeatable transaction analysis. Present valuation findings and strategic recommendations to senior executives and the Board. Direct actuarial due diligence efforts including engagement with target company leadership and coordination across internal stakeholders. Collaborate with Corporate Development Finance Risk Tax ALM and Product teams to ensure comprehensive transaction evaluation. Evaluate new lines of business and market expansion opportunities. Lead and develop a high‑performing team fostering innovation and continuous improvement. Support enterprise risk management initiatives and provide oversight for P&C actuarial risk. Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required. FCAS designation required. Minimum of 10 years of actuarial experience with significant exposure to M&A reinsurance pricing reserving or strategic valuation. 15 years of actuarial experience combined with ACAS (or equivalent) in lieu of FCAS designation. Proven leadership in managing actuarial teams and influencing enterprise strategy. Strong technical expertise in Excel modeling valuation and financial analysis. Executive presence with ability to communicate complex topics to senior leadership and non‑technical audiences. Experience with imperfect data and navigating ambiguity in unpredictable and high‑stakes environments. Willingness to travel for due diligence and leadership meetings. Analytical inquisitive hardworking dedicated and focused on the big picture as well as the details. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Willingness to relocate to Birmingham AL a plus. Compensation
$250000 - $300000 a year Protective’s targeted salary range for this position is $250000 to $300000. Actual salaries may vary depending on factors including but not limited to job location skills and experience. The range listed is just one component of Protective’s total compensation package for employees. This position also offers additional incentive opportunities through an annual incentive and long‑term incentive (LTI) based on individual and Company performance. Benefits
We aim to protect the well‑being of our employees and their families with a broad benefits addition to offering comprehensive health dental and vision insurance. We support emotional well‑being through mental health benefits and an employee assistance balance is important and Protective offers a variety of paid time away benefits (e.g. paid time off paid parental leave short‑term disability and a cultural observance day). The financial health of our employees is just as important as physical and emotional health. Some of the financial wellbeing benefits include contributions to healthcare accounts a pension plan and a 401(k) plan with Company matching. All employees are encouraged to protect their overall wellbeing by engaging in ProHealth Rewards Protective’s platform to improve wellbeing while earning cash rewards. Accommodations for Applicants with a Disability
If you require an accommodation to complete the application and recruitment process due to a disability please email emailprotected. This information will be held in confidence and used only to determine an appropriate accommodation for the application and recruitment process. Please note that the above email is solely for individuals with disabilities requesting an accommodation. General employment questions should not be sent through this process. Equal Opportunity
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to being inclusive and attracting retaining and growing an inclusive workforce.
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