Senior Pricing Actuary

BUPA; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global healthcare leader in Dubai seeks a Senior Pricing Actuary to shape pricing strategies that impact customer wellbeing. The successful candidate will lead pricing discussions, work with executive teams on pricing initiatives, and apply advanced analytics to improve competitiveness. Important qualifications include Actuary certification and experience in medical insurance pricing. The role offers a hybrid working environment and competitive benefits including health insurance and an enhanced pension plan.

Benefits

25 days holiday with option to buy or sell

Bupa health insurance

Enhanced pension plan and life insurance

Onsite gyms or local discounts

Various other benefits and online discounts

Qualifications

• Qualification as an Actuary (IFoA or equivalent) is required.
• Experience in international or private medical insurance (I/PMI) pricing is necessary.
• Strong data skills with tools like SAS and R are important.

Responsibilities

• Lead pricing strategy discussions with stakeholders across the Middle East.
• Partner with the Executive Leadership Team to develop pricing initiatives.
• Conduct rate reviews and make recommendations.

Skills

Qualification as an Actuary (IFoA or equivalent)

Experience in international or private medical insurance (I/PMI) pricing

Strong data skills and experience with tools like SAS, Earnix, Emblem, Radar, or R

Proficiency in statistical modelling, including Generalised Linear Modelling (GLM)

A proactive, customer-focused mindset

Strong communication and influencing skills

A collaborative approach to lead cross-functional projects

Education

Qualification as an Actuary (IFoA or equivalent)

Tools

SAS

Earnix

Emblem

Radar

R

Job description

Senior Pricing Actuary

Dubai (Hybrid working)

Full time (40 hours)

Permanent

We make health happen

At Bupa, we're here to help people live longer, healthier, happier lives - and make a better world. As a global healthcare leader with no shareholders, our customers are at the heart of everything we do.

This role as Senior Pricing Actuary is a key part of that mission. You'll be shaping pricing strategies that directly impact the health and wellbeing of our international customers, particularly across the Middle East. Working closely with senior leaders and cross-functional teams, you'll help us deliver fair, competitive, and sustainable pricing that supports our growth and customer promise.

How you'll help us make health happen

• Lead pricing strategy discussions with internal and external stakeholders across the Middle East.
• Partner with Bupa Global's Executive Leadership Team to develop and influence pricing initiatives.
• Conduct rate reviews and make recommendations to senior decision-makers.
• Build pricing scenario tools to test and refine strategies.
• Apply advanced analytics and modelling techniques to solve business challenges.
• Present regularly to the BG Underwriting and Pricing Committee.
• Support the development of new insurance products and pricing for existing ones.
• Analyse competitor pricing and market trends.
• Own and lead pricing projects across multiple business areas.

Key Skills/Qualifications

• Qualification as an Actuary (IFoA or equivalent)
• Experience in international or private medical insurance (I/PMI) pricing - other insurance sectors also considered.
• Strong data skills and experience with tools like SAS, Earnix, Emblem, Radar, or R.
• Proficiency in statistical modelling, including Generalised Linear Modelling (GLM).
• A proactive, customer-focused mindset with the ability to challenge and innovate.
• Strong communication and influencing skills - able to engage senior stakeholders.
• A collaborative approach and the ability to lead cross‑functional projects.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday, increasing through length of service, with option to buy or sell
• Bupa health insurance as a benefit in kind
• An enhanced pension plan and life insurance
• Onsite gyms or local discounts where no onsite gym available
• Various other benefits and online discounts

Why Bupa?

We're a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders, our customers are our focus. Our people are all driven by the same purpose - helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We make health happen by being brave, caring and responsible in everything we do.

We encourage all of our people to ”Be you at Bupa”, we champion diversity, and we understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. That's why we especially encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This means we aim to offer an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role. We'll make sure you are treated fairly and offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them.

If you require information regarding this role in an alternative format, please email: [e-mail]

Dubai - BGME DIFC