Actuarial Analyst Healthcare

Tanqeeb; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Cigna Healthcare Middle East is hiring an Actuarial Analyst in Dubai to partner with the regional team in pricing, analytics, and reporting. You will work across Data & Analytics, Underwriting and Product Development to deliver insights that guide pricing decisions and financial forecasts.

Requirements include an actuarial science degree, two years of Middle East experience, and progressing toward professional credentials; strong English and MS Office/data analytics skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in actuarial science, mathematics, finance or related field.
• Progress towards Associate credentials with IFoA or SOA.
• Commitment to pursuing Fellowship qualification.
• At least two years of actuarial experience in the Middle East, health insurance preferred.
• Strong communication and attention to detail; self-motivated and results-driven.
• Proficiency in MS Office and data analytics tools (R, SQL, Alteryx).
• Excellent verbal and written English.

Responsibilities

• Data processing, reconciliations and analytics.
• Actuarial pricing for the Middle East and Africa region including experience studies and pricing assumptions.
• Support analytics on medical cost drivers and trends for business decisions.
• Develop dashboards and reports to enhance analysis and reporting speed.
• Develop, test and maintain pricing and underwriting tools.
• Support monthly financial close and reserving process.
• Assist regulatory submissions.
• Collaborate with Data & Analytics, Underwriting and Finance.

Skills

Actuarial pricing

Data analytics

Communication skills

MS Office

Education

Actuarial Science degree

Towards Associate credentials (IFoA or SOA)

Tools

SQL

R

Alteryx

Job description

Job description

Cigna Insurance Middle East, a leading health insurer, is looking to appoint an Actuarial Analyst based in Dubai. The successful candidate will work closely with the Middle East and Africa actuarial team and will support initiatives across both the local UAE health insurance market and the broader Middle East and Africa businesses. The individual will work closely with other business areas, including but not limited to Data & Analytics, Underwriting and Product Development, to develop insights to help the Company make informed business decisions. This position requires detailed analysis, independent judgment and discretion, and the ability to support a range of actuarial investigations.

Key Responsibilities

• Data processing, reconciliations and analytics.
• Actuarial pricing for the Middle East and Africa region, including experience studies, setting book rates and pricing assumptions, and methodology updates.
• Support analytics related to medical cost drivers and trends to support business decisions.
• Development of dashboards and reports to enhance the speed and quality of actuarial analysis and reporting.
• Developing, testing and maintenance of pricing and underwriting tools.
• Support the monthly financial close, including supporting the reserving process, periodic review of key reserve assumptions, and communicating drivers of financial results relative to forecast.
• Supporting the compilation of regulatory submissions.
• Close collaboration with other teams including Data and Analytics, Underwriting and Finance.

Personal Profile

• An undergraduate degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Finance or a related field.
• Some progress towards Associate credentials with either the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries or the Society of Actuaries.
• A commitment towards pursuing a Fellowship qualification.
• At least two years of actuarial experience in the Middle East, preferably in health insurance.
• Be self-motivated and results driven.
• Good communication skills and strong attention to detail.
• Strong proficiency in MS Office and data analytics (R, SQL, Alteryx or equivalent).
• Excellent verbal and written English competence.

About Cigna Healthcare

Cigna Healthcare, a division of The Cigna Group, is an advocate for better health through every stage of life. We guide our customers through the health care system, empowering them with the information and insight they need to make the best choices for improving their health and vitality. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.

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