Pricing Actuary

Unum Insurance; Dorking, Basingstoke, London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Unum Insurance is seeking a Pricing Actuary to join their team in a hybrid role, primarily based in Dorking. The successful candidate will manage key actuarial tasks and provide insights to senior management, requiring strong communication and technical skills. This is an excellent opportunity for a nearly or newly qualified actuary to thrive in a supportive and inclusive environment, with a focus on career development.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Generous Performance Based Incentive

Private Medical Insurance

Generous Pension Contributions

Life and Income Insurance

Remote GP Access

Nutrition Coaching

Personal Training

Unlimited Mental Health Support

27 Days Holiday with Purchase/Sale Option

Qualifications

• High number of actuarial examination passes or significant experience required.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage pricing, reserve support, and reporting for the business.
• Proactively liaise with various business units providing insights.
• Communicate confidently on technical topics to diverse audiences.

Skills

Numeracy

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Motivation

Inquisitiveness

Education

Actuarial Student or Ex-Student

Tools

Python

R

Job description

Job Posting End Date: June 19

Who are we?

We’re a specialist employee benefits provider, striving to create healthy, happy workplaces. As part of the international Unum Group, we’re on a collective mission to help the working world thrive.

The role

What will you be doing?

Pricing Actuary

Location: Hybrid, minimum 2 days a week with minimum 1 day in Dorking. Other day(s) could be in Dorking, Basingstoke or London.

We’re a specialist, market-leading employee benefits provider – with an ambitious future.

Unum UK are looking for a nearly or newly qualified Actuary with pricing experience to join our team. We would like this person to be technically strong, as well as an excellent communicator. Experience with Python or R would be an advantage.

Our Actuarial teams manage the pricing, reserve support and reporting for our businesses. We have a robust development program that provides a rich learning environment for all levels, Actuarial Consultants are expected to move between functions & develop competence in the different Actuarial areas.

We are seeking a dynamic individual to own Actuarial tasks and provide comprehensive insights to Actuarial and Senior Management, understanding the broader business implications. This role involves proactively liaising with various business units, offering expertise and guidance, and leading thought leadership in areas of expertise. The ideal candidate will communicate confidently and effectively on technical topics to diverse audiences, influencing cross-functional business decision-making.

What will you bring?

What will you bring?

• Student or ex-student actuary with a high number of actuarial examination passes/significant experience.
• Highly numerate.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise with business stakeholders.
• Motivated, enthusiastic and inquisitive.
• The ability to work under pressure, managing own time to meet tight deadlines and managing competing and conflicting demands within your workload

Our Benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• Generous Performance Based Incentive
• Private Medical Insurance
• Generous Pension contributions
• Life and income insurance
• Access to remote GP, nutrition coaching, personal training, unlimited mental health support, and medical second opinion
• 27 days holiday with the option to buy and sell up to 5 days (plus Bank Holidays)
• Salary sacrifice electric car scheme with free on-site electric chargers

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Why join us?

At Unum, we’ve created a workplace where people feel supported to progress and grow, and can see their ambitions coming to life.

We’ve built a supportive, inclusive environment where you can be yourself, whilst also being part of a growing organisation. From charity and volunteer opportunities to career growth, your possibilities are endless.

If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to [e-mail].

Company:

Unum UK