Senior Advisor, Automobile Insurance

Venor is proud to partner with the Nova Scotia Energy and Regulatory Boards Tribunal in their search for a Senior Advisor, Automobile Insurance to join their team in Halifax, NS.

The Nova Scotia Energy and Regulatory Boards Tribunal (Tribunal) supports the Nova Scotia Energy Board and the Nova Scotia Regulatory and Appeals Board. These quasi‑judicial boards regulate sectors such as electricity, natural gas, gasoline and diesel pricing, water utilities, public transportation, and auto insurance. Their decisions are transparent, impactful, and legally authoritative, shaping industries and protecting the public.

This role offers a unique opportunity to support the Nova Scotia Regulatory and Appeals Board and contribute to high‑impact regulatory decisions in the automobile insurance sector. The work is dynamic, meaningful, and visible, allowing you to influence policies and rates that affect Nova Scotians daily while collaborating with experienced professionals across the province and nationally.

Position Summary Reporting to the Managing Director, Advisory Services, the Senior Advisor, Automobile Insurance, undertakes a wide range of analysis relating to the automobile insurance industry in Nova Scotia, and the applications made by insurance companies to modify their rates and risk‑classification systems. As the Senior Advisor, Automobile Insurance, you will review critical rate applications and risk‑classification systems, support hearings, and provide expert technical advice to the Boards.

Key Responsibilities Rate Application Reviews:

Develop and maintain rate filing requirements for various rate and risk‑classification system applications, balancing regulatory efficiency with the comprehensive information needed for Board decisions

Critically review technical and financial data filed by insurance companies and the Facility Association (FA) in support of proposed changes to their rates and risk classification systems

Prepare information requests for applicants to ensure all relevant evidence is before the Board, and draft reports highlighting observations, key issues, alternative assumptions and recommendations

Review draft decisions and filings to ensure confidentiality is maintained

Hearings:

Assist Board members in preparing for hearings, including technical briefings

Attend hearings as a technical advisor to Board counsel and Board members

Contribute to drafting industry guidelines, decisions and orders as required

Determine when external consulting actuaries are required to review complex rate applications

Coordinate consultant reviews on loss trends and automobile insurance industry profitability

Review consultant reports before distribution to insurers or Board members

Research & Collaboration:

Liaise with the Superintendent of Insurance and other regulators across Canada

Conduct research and studies to support the Board’s mandate

Assist Tribunal advisors in other disciplines on matters such as capital expenditure approvals or accounting inquiries

Decision‑Making & Impact:

Provide expert guidance on key decisions or issues impacting Nova Scotia’s automobile insurance industry

Apply advanced analytical skills to solve challenging problems in line with legislation and professional standards

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Commerce, Finance, or a related discipline.

Professional actuarial designation (FCIA or FCAS) preferred; candidates with an associate‑level designation and strong actuarial skills will also be considered.

Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in insurance, regulatory, or related technical roles.

Experience in Property & Casualty (P&C) insurance is preferred, but candidates from life, pension, healthcare, or other actuarial disciplines with transferable skills are strongly encouraged to apply.

Skills and Qualifications

Strong actuarial skill set foundation, ideally with experience in pricing work, rate analysis, and understanding rate filing concepts.

Ability to review insurance rate applications, risk‑classification systems, or comparable technical work.

Solid understanding of regulatory environments, hearing processes, and compliance requirements.

Knowledge of industry trends, emerging risks, and opportunities across actuarial domains.

Excellent research, analytical, and problem‑solving abilities to address complex challenges.

Comfortable in dynamic environments, adaptable to shifting priorities.

Effective communicator, capable of engaging Board members, external consultants, and diverse stakeholders to achieve alignment and impact.

Proactive and results‑oriented, anticipating challenges and delivering actionable solutions.

Trusted technical expert, providing credible guidance.

Why Join the Nova Scotia Energy and Regulatory Boards Tribunal?

Work‑Life Balance: Enjoy a 35‑hour work week with minimal overtime, and the ability to bank or reclaim extra hours worked.

Professional Development: Access strong support for actuarial exams, CPD, and emerging industry training.

Collaborative Environment: Work alongside experienced Board members and industry experts in a supportive, collegial setting where your input is truly valued, this is a role where you can make recommendations and contribute meaningfully, not just report facts.

Create National connections: Engage with regulators, government representatives, and industry professionals across Canada through organizations like the Canadian Automobile Insurance Rate Regulators Association (CARR) to share ideas, build relationships, and learn from peers.

Meaningful Work & Impact: Contribute to fair and transparent outcomes and see the tangible impact of your recommendations that have a real impact on Nova Scotians.

If you are eager to apply your actuarial or insurance expertise and strategic problem‑solving to make a tangible impact, we want to hear from you. Connect with Ian Sullivan ian@venor.ca or Andrea Murray andrea@venor.ca to learn more.

We embrace a culture of belonging in the workplace. No matter who you are, where you’re from, how you think, what you believe in, or who you love, we welcome your application. We all come from different backgrounds and different walks of life, bringing in unique perspectives and experiences. We encourage applications from 2SLGBTQ+, Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC), women, newcomers to Canada, and people with disabilities.

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