Actuarial Analyst, Reserving

Munich Re Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Munich Re Specialty – Global Markets seeks an Actuarial Analyst, Reserving to support reserving functions with accurate analyses and robust models. You will contribute to Best Estimate and Syndicate reserving, prepare results for quarterly reviews, and monitor outcomes across gross and reinsurance.

You will maintain and enhance reserving models, support annual reserve reporting, and collaborate with stakeholders to deliver quality insights for customers and policyholders.

Qualifications

• Mathematics or actuarial background required.
• 2+ years of experience, ideally in actuarial reserving.
• Strong mathematical/statistical knowledge.
• Willingness to further develop reserving and reporting knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Support Best Estimate and Syndicate reserving processes by producing, reconciling, and analysing results on gross and reinsurance bases.
• Prepare and present reserving results for quarterly meetings and the Reserving Sub Committee.
• Run allocations of reserving outputs to meet internal and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Assist with wider reserving tasks such as annual reserve report and benchmarking exercises.
• Contribute to other Reporting and Reserving tasks as needed.
• Help drive good Conduct for customers and policyholders.

Skills

Mathematics or Actuarial Background

2+ years experience

Reserving knowledge

Analytical skills

Job description

About us

At Munich Re Specialty – Global Markets (MRS-GM), it is our ambition to become the leading Primary Specialty Insurance provider, underpinned by an effective and adaptablestrategy, superior products and industry leaders working in a supportive environment to achieve this.

At the heart of our success is a strong culture where people are encouraged to be present, bold and curious, allowing them to achieve their individual goals.

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Actuarial Analyst, Reserving

To support the Munich Re Syndicate’s reserving function by delivering accurate and timely reserve analyses and models, ensuring robust reserving processes, while acting as a trusted actuarial expert.

Responsibilities:

1. Support the Best Estimate and Syndicate reserving processes by producing, reconciling, and analysing results on both gross and reinsurance bases;
2. Prepare and present reserving results and relevant information for quarterly reserving meetings and the Reserving Sub Committee;
3. Run and review allocation of reserving outputs to meet various internal and regulatory reporting requirements, which at times can be time pressured.
4. Support team members in dealing with requests and queries from stakeholders across the business.
5. Monitor the Syndicate's claims experience through actual versus expected analyses and document findings for review.
6. Maintain and enhance actuarial reserving models, including annual updates of reserving parameters (gross and reinsurance), model development for new business classes, and support implementation of new reserving techniques.
7. Assist as required with wider reserving tasks such as the annual reserve report, benchmarking exercises and deep-dive reserving investigations;
8. Contribute to other Reporting and Reserving tasks as needed;
9. Help drive forward good Conduct for the business to deliver the best outcomes for customers / policyholders.

Knowledge and Skills

• Mathematics or Actuarial Background
• 2+ years of experience, ideally within an actuarial reserving role;
• Highly developed mathematical / statistical knowledge;
• Willingness to further increase knowledge of Reserving and Reporting related matters and key market topics and develop technical and management skills;

If you are excited about this role but your experience does not align perfectly with everything outlined, or you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might just be the candidate we are looking for!

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At Munich Re, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion foster innovation and resilience and enable us to act braver and better. Embracing the power of DEI is at the core of who we are. We recognise diversity can be multi-dimensional, intersectional, and complex, so we want to build a diverse workforce that includes a wide range of racial, ethnic, sexual, and gender identities; economic and geographic backgrounds; physical abilities; ages; life, school, and career experiences; and political, religious, and personal beliefs. Additionally, we are committed to building an equitable and inclusive work environment where this diversity is celebrated, valued, and has equitable opportunities to succeed.

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