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[full-time] Sr. Managing Actuary at Jobs4Actuary.com

2010-03-11 07:28:35

Location: New York, US
URL: http://www.jobs4actuary.com

Description:

Position: Sr. Managing Actuary
Company: Insurance Organization
Location: New York
Job ID: 18038

RESPONSIBILITIES

- Perform advanced actuarial analyes in the following areas: valuation/reserving, pricing, product development, research/support, business planning and finance. – Review and coordinate rate and pricing levels to ensure consistency with overall business group or company goals. – Provide consultation to senior managers and underwriting staff on actuarial, financial, and business planning. – Manage or participate in projects designed to improve the quality of information, analysis, and reserving. – Manage and direct students and analysts.

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Bachelor’s degree required; Masters degree preferred. – Fellowship in the Casualty Actuarial Society (FCAS) – Reports to the Chief Actuary – Extensive experience in Pricing mainly in Speciality Lines – International or overseas experience Preferred – Ability to oversee up to 20 actuaries worldwide – At least 10 years progressively responsible experience, including supervisory experience. – Ability to foster teamwork and relationships across organizational line. – Knowledge of underwriting concepts including company/agency relationships’ importance to the business success. – Written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to effectively express technical actuarial and statistical concepts to non-technical individuals internal and external to the organization. – Advanced decision making, problem solving and analytical skills. – Expands/maintains Actuarial professional knowledge through society (CAS/AAA) publications and meetings/conferences.

For more information, please visit http://www.jobs4actuary.com/ or contact john@jobs4actuary.com

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[full-time] Actuarial -Assistant Vice President, Strategic Planning at Jobs4Actuary.com

2010-03-11 07:26:24

Location: Ontario, Canada
URL: http://www.jobs4actuary.com

Description:

Position: Assistant Vice President, Strategic Planning
Company: Reinsurance Organization
Location: Ontario
Job ID: 17770

RESPONSIBILITIES

- This position reports to the SVP, Strategic Planning, North America – Life. – The following responsibilities and tasks will be part of the AVP Strategic Planning’s job: – Research and determine strategies for increasing North America Life’s Embedded Value via solutions which have a positive impact on capital and after tax income. – Develop and document proposals for senior management and head office, including both quantitative and qualitative analysis and illustrating the impacts of the solution on all entities involved, the overall benefits for the Company Group, issues and potential pitfalls with appropriate counter-strategies. – Prepare appropriate Transfer Pricing documentation. – Educate and train appropriate areas within the Line of Business and Corporate in order to maintain structures on a go forward basis; includes leading the implementation of the structures and testing of administrative procedures. – Investigate and develop business plans for business opportunities that do not clearly fit in any of the existing business units. – Research and assess potential new sources of income, as directed by senior management and develop business plans and pro-forma statements, as required. – Provide appropriate support to the Lines of Business for non-traditional client issues requiring unique reinsurance structures; includes the design of the reinsurance structure and respective pricing of any customized solution. – Provide support for other special projects which have an impact on multiple lines of business. – Understand and keep abreast of changes that impact insurance regulation, international accounting, tax, required capital and embedded value methods, from both US and Canadian perspectives. – Assess and communicate the impact of such changes for existing and potential new reinsurance business and structures. – Develop strong relationships with stakeholders in Corporate, each of the Lines of Business and central departments in Company in order to address any potential issues that affect these groups and develop appropriate solutions. – Research industry strategies and structures on an ongoing basis and determine if and how Company and/or its clients can benefit from such structures.

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Quantitatively strong Actuary (F.S.A. and/or F.C.I.A); – Five to ten years experience in the US Life insurance industry in an actuarial role – Financial Reporting and Analysis knowledge and experience is an asset; – Strong financial, analytical and problem solving skills; – The ability to learn quickly; a constant need for achievement; and a drive to make a difference; – Creativity; the ability to synthesize; the ability to successfully and effectively implement solutions; – Strong sense of responsibility and commitment & excellent work ethic; – Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment; flexibility in order to meet project timelines; service and results oriented. – Excellent written and verbal communication skills; effective at documenting and communicating analysis, findings and conclusions; – Adept at using Excel, Word, Access and AXIS (GGY).

For more information, please visit http://www.jobs4actuary.com/ or contact john@jobs4actuary.com

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[full-time] Actuary at Jobs4Actuary.com

2010-03-11 07:24:09

Location: Ontario, Canada
URL: http://www.jobs4actuary.com

Description:

Position: Actuary
Company: Consulting Company
Location: Ontario
Job ID: 19204

RESPONSIBILITIES:

- As a Life Insurance Consultant you will work as part of a team on a wide variety of complex projects such as financial modelling, mergers and acquisitions for life insurance firms, developing economic capital frameworks and nested stochastic projections, and variable annuity hedging strategies for embedded guarantees. – Deliver superior, consistent project management for assigned clients: – Draft statements of work, project plans and budgets involving multiple workflow streams and client teams. – Serve as the day to day project lead, ensuring the progress of the team against established objectives, budget, timeline, deliverables and quality standards. – Serve as primary, daily contact to clients on delivery of services – Manage client expectations and raise appropriate issues to Senior Consultants and Client Relationship Managers. – Working as part of a multidisciplinary consulting or joint client-consultant team to analyze issues and develop value-added solutions. – Interface with colleagues from other practices and regions on assignments that reflect the client’s broader business issues. – Develop a trusted advisor relationship with client contacts through effective communication and efficient, quality execution of projects. – Help the insurance industry clients improve business performance in areas related to their financial, risk, capital and product distribution issues. – Provide strategic direction and leadership to clients on matters affecting their business such as: variable annuity markets, corporate restructuring, product development, sales effectiveness, capital efficiency and related topics. – Contribute to the development of new tools and approaches. – Meet revenue and billable hour goals as described by manager. – Support the generation of new business as part of the broader team. – Develop new business opportunities and enhance existing relationships. – Directly contribute to clients’ success through applying your technical expertise. – Build relationships internally and collaborate effectively on cross-functional teams. – Demonstrate natural ease and effectiveness when dealing with clients/colleagues at all levels. – Serve as mentor to project team associates.

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Experience in a consulting firm, financial services organization or life insurance firm. – Experience or interest in selling projects to insurance / financial institutions. – Experience in at least one core service area: financial modeling, analysis / management, risk management embedded value, ALM or Actuarial Software Implementation. – A track record of performing life insurance work as well as the ability to contribute to cross-practice client engagements. – Proven experience successfully managing multiple projects and producing quality deliverables on time and within budget. – Demonstrated success or strong evidence to support new business generation. – Strong client relationship, interpersonal and team skills. – Well-developed verbal communication skills. – Self-starter attitude and ability to work within ambiguity. – Flexibility and proven ability to diagnose and resolve issues. – Strong analytical and creative skills. – Enjoy training/mentoring junior staff. – The ability to see the “big picture,” leveraging the resources of related practices to address the clients’ business challenges. – Working knowledge of Excel, MS Project, MS Word. – Availability to travel on an as needed basis. – ASA is required; FSA credentials are encouraged and a major advantage.

For more information, please visit http://www.jobs4actuary.com/ or contact john@jobs4actuary.com

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[full-time] Actuarial Assistant Manager at Jobs4Actuary.com

2010-03-11 07:21:52

Location: Tokyo, Japan
URL: http://www.jobs4actuary.com

Description:

Position: Assistant Manager
Company: Insurance Organization
Location: Tokyo
Job ID: 19201

RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Financial reporting (J-GAAP, US-GAAP, IFRS) – Actuarial reporting to government agency – Reporting to parent company – Experience study pricing. – Position will be decided based on knowledge, experience and designation.

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Min 2-3 yrs experience. – PC skill (Excel, Access). – Progress towards Actuarial exams. – Japanese MUST be above Japanese level.

For more information, please visit http://www.jobs4actuary.com/ or contact john@jobs4actuary.com

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[full-time] Actuaire Tarification lignes personnelles H/F at Jobs4Actuary.com

2010-03-11 07:17:43

Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada
URL: http://www.jobs4actuary.com

Description:

Job ID: 19199

Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Notre cabinet de recrutement international spécialisé dans les fonctions actuarielles, recherche pour un de ses clients, compagnie d’assurance, un Actuaire Tarification Lignes Personnelles – H/F

VOTRE MISSION:

Au sein de la branche Assurance de dommages et rattaché au Directeur tarification des lignes personnelles, vous prenez en charge les responsabilités suivantes :

Établir le niveau de tarification requis afin d’atteindre les objectifs de croissance et de rentabilité (25%) – Analyser et comprendre les tendances de l’expérience de sinistralité de notre clientèle ainsi que celle de l’industrie – Déterminer en collaboration avec son directeur les méthodes actuarielles appropriées afin de projeter le coût futur des sinistres – Présenter et expliquer les résultats obtenus à son directeur – Proposer à son directeur des améliorations de changements de taux afin d’atteindre les objectifs de l’entreprise en tenant compte du contexte compétitif et réglementaire – Produire le document justifiant les propositions pour la haute direction – Collaborer avec le département de finance afin de déterminer les composantes financières appropriées (taux de dépense, capital, taxes, impots,…) par type de clientèle et produit pour une région donnée – Collaborer avec l’équipe de l’actuariat corporatif afin de déterminer les facteurs de développement des réclamations appropriés

Établir les critères de classification qui permettront à l’entreprise de se démarquer de la compétition afin d’attirer la clientèle désirée (40%) – Analyser et comprendre les stratégies de classification de nos compétiteurs – Déterminer en collaboration avec son directeur les méthodes actuarielles appropriées afin d’optimiser la segmentation de notre clientèle – Comprendre et utiliser au maximum les outils technologiques de l’équipe de tarification afin de modéliser notre expérience de réclamations – Proposer des améliorations de segmentation de clientèle en utilisant au maximum toutes les sources de données – Proposer à son directeur des améliorations à la segmentation de clientèle afin d’atteindre les objectifs de l’entreprise en tenant compte du contexte compétitif et réglementaire – Suggérer des améliorations des entrepôts de données de tarification

Collaborer à la production des dépôts réglementaires des changements de taux (10%) – Comprendre toutes les exigences et règles des différents gouvernements de la région concernée – Faire un contrôle qualité des dépôts réglementaires avant leur envoi – Collaborer avec son directeur à répondre aux questions des autorités réglementaires afin d’obtenir l’approbation des changements proposés

Collaborer à l’implantation des changements de taux dans les systèmes (10%) – S’assurer de la qualité des documents (sommaire d’implantation et calculateur) afin que les techniciens implantent exactement les changements approuvés – S’assurer de respecter les procédures et standards de documentation – Offrir le support requis à l’équipe de gestion des systèmes en répondant à leurs questions

Supporter nos partenaires d’affaires sur les enjeux de tarification (10%) – Préparer les documents destinés à nos groupes clients expliquant les changements de taux, les raisons justificatives ainsi que montrer graphiquement les différents impacts sur les clients – Supporter les partenaires en répondant aux questions quotidiennes concernant la tarification

Collaborer au développement des outils et techniques d’analyse (5%) – Évaluer les possibilités d’utiliser des nouveautés technologiques ainsi que de nouvelles sources de données qui pourraient permettre d’améliorer la segmentation de clientèle / compétitivité et l’efficacité – Se garder informer des développements des méthodes actuarielles

VOTRE PROFIL:

- Après un baccalauréat en actuariat, vous justifiez idéalement d’une expérience similaire de 2/5 ans. – Le poste est adaptable à des profils plus ou moins senior : bientôt ACAS, ACAS ou récemment Fellow. – Vous aimez travailler dans un environnement dynamique et challengeant, et avez un fort esprit d’équipe. – Enfin vous êtes bilingue Français / Anglais.

For more information, please visit http://www.jobs4actuary.com/ or contact john@jobs4actuary.com

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[full-time] Actuarial / Pricing Analyst – Luxembourg job – Offshore insurance at FOR

2010-03-04 07:26:37

Location: Luxembourg City, Luxembourg
URL: http://www.foroffshore.com/jobs/insurancejobs/ActuarialPricingAnalystLuxembourgJob.html

Description:

This leading international life and pensions provider is seeking a Actuarial / Pricing Analyst for its new Luxembourg based team.

The Actuarial / Pricing Analyst works as part of actuarial team developing payment protection insurance solutions on a Pan-European basis. The Actuarial / Pricing Analyst will be responsible for the evolution and pricing of programs submitted by the sales force. In this Luxembourg job you will work closely with the sales teams to develop practice methods, tools and the pricing of new programs. A key duty of this offshore insurance job is developing business relationships with re-insurers and to prepare compulsory product documentation for the Luxembourg authorities. Finally as Actuarial / Pricing Analyst you will complete analysis of new programs, risk and profitability, and maintain on-going management reports.

To be considered for the Actuarial / Pricing Analyst position you will have some hands on experience of life or non life insurance – preferably in a actuarial role. You will hold a masters degree in actuarial science, financial economics or mathematics and be fluent in English and German.

The Actuarial / Pricing Analyst is a very well paid offshore insurance job offering a first rate salary and benefits package to the successful applicant. For more information on the Actuarial / Pricing Analyst opportunity or other Luxembourg jobs or offshore insurance jobs please explore our website.

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[full-time] Underwriter – Gibraltar Job – Offshore Insurance at FOR

2010-03-04 07:25:08

Location: Gibraltar, Gibraltar
URL: http://www.foroffshore.com/jobs/insurancejobs/UnderwriterGibraltarJob.html

Description:

Due to continued expansion this European insurance group is actively recruiting a new Underwriter to work out of their Gibraltar Head quarters.

The Underwriter job will involve drafting and reviewing insurance documentation – policy wordings, service agreements, claims handling agreements and reinsurance contracts. The main function of this role is to provide support to the Underwriting Manager, however you will be expected to work on your own initiative and manage delegated tasks independently.

To be considered for the Underwriter vacancy you will be able to demonstrate a good level of practical insurance knowledge, however candidates with Legal Secretarial experience may also be considered. The successful candidate should be self motivated, with good interpersonal and organisational skills, as the ability to liaise at all levels, both internally and externally, is essential.

This well paid Gibraltar job offers a good salary and benefits package to the successful applicant. For more information on the Underwriter opportunity or other Gibraltar jobs or offshore insurance jobs please explore our website.

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[full-time] Actuarial Analyst (Non-Life Reserving) at Jobs4Actuary.com

2010-03-02 08:46:45

Location: Delhi, India
URL: http://www.jobs4actuary.com

Description:

Position: Actuarial Analyst (Non-Life Reserving)
Company: Insurance Organization
Location: India
Job ID: 19192

RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Assist Chief Actuary in quarterly reserving process including data collection and analysis, parameter review, loss activity analysis and quarterly corporate reporting. – Ensure accuracy and adequacy of reserves for outstanding claims, unearned premiums and unexpired risk. – To develop a number of leading indicators to forecast reserve changes as a well as ideas on threats and opportunities. – Competitive remuneration package on offer for the right candidate.

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Minimum of 3yrs actuarial work experience (at least one year in non-life). – Reserving experience essential. – Knowledge of standard casualty actuarial policies and methodologies. – Ability to perform detailed analysis of numerical and statistical data. – Minimum of 6 actuarial exam passes.

For more information, please visit http://www.jobs4actuary.com/ or contact john@jobs4actuary.com

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[full-time] Actuarial Pension Consultant at Jobs4Actuary.com

2010-03-02 08:41:54

Location: South Korea
URL: http://www.jobs4actuary.com

Description:

Position: Pension Consultant
Company: Consulting Company
Location: Korea
Job ID: 19191

RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Provide accounting valuation statements (IAS19/FAS87) for our global and local clients on annual basis. – Provide both annual and quarterly pension statements and explain the pension statements to both clients and auditors on regular basis. – Experience in handling several cases of special events treatments for accounting statements. – Provide a various quantitative analysis for a pension plan design and also manage several projects by becoming a main communication channel to the client. – Conduct a cash flow projection, annual cost estimation, benefits impact analysis in addition to tax implication. – Involve in vendor selection process including market research, creating evaluation criteria & methodology. – Work as a designated local consultant for several global M&A projects such as due-diligence, benefit integration, communication. – Deliver the training sessions to our clients such as insurance, securities, banks who registered as a pension provider.

QUALIFICATIONS:

- At least 5 years of relevant experience in retirement and other employee benefits consulting. – Qualified or nearly qualified fellowship with recognized actuarial organizations. – Knowledge of pension legislation and pension accounting standards. – Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills. – Ability to function professionally and proactively in a team environment. – Willing to relocate to Seoul, Korea.

For more information, please visit http://www.jobs4actuary.com/ or contact john@jobs4actuary.com

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[full-time] Regional Actuary at Jobs4Actuary.com

2010-02-23 14:58:22

Location: Ontario, Canada
URL: http://www.jobs4actuary.com

Description:

Position: Regional Actuary
Company: Insurance Organization
Location: Ontario
Job ID: 15432

RESPONSIBILITIES

- Pricing model creation and maintenance, large account pricing support, program analysis and portfolio profitability analysis. – Conduct quarterly loss reserve and underwriting results analysis and presentation of analysis to underwriting, claims and operational/financial management. – Implement global reserving approaches with modifications as needed to meet local requirements. – Assist Underwriters and management with actuarial aspects of the annual financial planning process. – Provide technical assistance and information to other departments. – Works regularly with other actuaries within the company, local finance department and other management personnel. – Assist Underwriters and management with actuarial aspects of the annual financial planning process. Provide technical assistance and information to other departments. – Works regularly with other Company actuaries, local finance department and other management personnel. – Commercial General Liability : This division will provide Commercial General Liability and Umbrella and Excess Liability coverage’s to selected classes and industries in the mid size arena. – Professional Excess Liability: Typical risks will be individual practitioners, small business in certain consulting lines, small to mid size group programs. As the department grows and strengthens its underwriting abilities we will look at certain other selected classes including engineers, small accounting firms. – Life Sciences Liability. – Liability for Technology Companies. – Other Specialty Casualty Lines.

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Commercial lines is mandatory. – ACAS or near ACAS. – Time management skills. – Organization skills. – Technical skills include math and analytical skills; normally acquired through a Bachelor’s degree in math, statistics or related field. – Oral and written communication skills are needed to communicate effectively. – PC and programming skills and concepts are desirable in facilitating data preparation for actuarial analysis.

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