Pricing Actuary (Lead) - Remote (UK)

Wakam is a B2B2C digital insurer that designs white-label and embedded insurance solutions for over 80 partners across Europe. Powered by our proprietary Play&Plug® technology platform, our products are delivered via API and managed entirely in the cloud — enabling seamless, scalable, and transparent solutions.

With operations in 32 countries and €900M+ in revenue in 2023 (90% outside of France), Wakam is a leading force in digital and embedded insurance. As a mission-driven company, we’re committed to enabling “transparent and impactful insurance.”

The Underwriting team at Wakam lies at the core of strategic decision-making and risk analysis. Our mission? To develop pricing strategies and risk frameworks that ensure profitable, sustainable, and competitive insurance solutions for our partners.

We blend actuarial science, data analytics, and innovation to build cutting-edge products across Europe — from Motor and Home to Pet, A&H, and Extended Warranty. We partner closely with MGAs, reinsurers, and internal teams to bring our vision to life.

As Pricing Lead – UK, you’ll be the driving force behind our UK pricing strategy. Reporting directly to the Chief Underwriting Officer, you’ll design and execute data-led pricing models that support both profitability and innovation across the Motor and Home insurance portfolios.

Your key responsibilities:

• Pricing Strategy: Lead and refine pricing strategies to achieve profitable growth while adapting to market dynamics.

• Portfolio Management: Monitor pricing performance, analyze profitability KPIs, and recommend improvements to optimize margins.

• Technical Pricing & Analytics: Build and enhance technical pricing models using actuarial and statistical methodologies.

• Stakeholder Management: Act as a key partner to internal teams, MGAs, reinsurers, and compliance stakeholders to ensure pricing is aligned with strategic and regulatory goals.

• Leadership & Innovation: Lead junior team members and bring forward-thinking ideas to modernize pricing tools and methodologies.

We’re looking for someone with:

• A strong academic background — degree in Actuarial Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or similar.

• Solid experience in retail insurance pricing, ideally for Motor and Home insurance products.

• In-depth understanding of the UK insurance market, regulations, and pricing trends.

• Proficiency in pricing tools such as EMBLEM, AKUR8, and programming languages like Python or R.

• Strong data interpretation skills, stakeholder communication, and business acumen.

• A strategic thinker who can balance technical depth with commercial perspective.

• Analytical, structured, and results-driven.

• Curious, innovative, and always seeking improvement.

• Comfortable working in dynamic, cross-functional, and international environments.

• A clear communicator — capable of translating complex data into actionable decisions.

• Lead pricing strategy for one of Europe’s most dynamic digital insurers.

• Collaborate with high-caliber colleagues in a fast-paced, innovative setting.

• Use cutting-edge tools (AKUR8, Python, Open Data) and shape product design and profitability.

• Enjoy remote flexibility with opportunities for travel and international exposure.

• Join a mission-driven company with a strong ethical and impactful culture.

We aim for a fast and insightful process:

1. Introductory Interview with our Talent team

2. Technical Interview with the Lead Underwriter

3. Business Interview with the Chief Underwriting Officer

4. Culture Fit Interview with the Head of People and CUO

👉 Ready to build the future of pricing at Wakam?
Apply now and become part of our journey to redefine embedded insurance across Europe.

=> Welcome @Wakam 🙌

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Recruitment Agencies

Wakam has an in-house recruitment team, which focuses on sourcing great candidates directly. Wakam does not accept unsolicited resumes from agency or search firm recruiters.

Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired. When we do use agencies, we have a PSL in place, so please do not contact our managers directly.