Senior Life Health Pricing Actuary

Faraday; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading reinsurance company is looking for a Pricing & Research Actuary for their London team. This challenging position involves managing client pricing relationships, delivering quotes, and collaborating across multiple insurance product lines. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the UK market and advanced analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Requires deep experience in UK and Irish individual/group protection markets.
• Proficient in pricing and risk management.
• Ability to communicate complex concepts clearly.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quotes for individual and group reinsurance business.
• Perform experience analyses to monitor portfolio performance.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Technical Expertise

Commercial Acumen

Statistical Modelling

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Qualified actuary

Tools

MS Excel

VBA

SQL

R

Job description

Shape Your Future With Us

General Re Corporation, a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc., is a holding company for global reinsurance and related operations, with more than 2,000employees worldwide.It owns General Reinsurance Corporation and General Reinsurance AG, which conducts business as Gen Re.

Gen Re delivers reinsurance solutions to the Life/Health and Property/Casualty insurance industries. Represented in all major reinsurance markets through a network of37 offices,we have earned superior financial strength ratings from each of the major rating agencies.

Gen Re isseeking a qualified Pricing & Research Actuary to join our LondonLife & Health team. In this challenging and rewarding role, you’ll workacross multiple life insurance product lines—serving GenRe and our diverseclient base. You will manage client pricing relationships and partner closelywith colleagues in the UK and other GenRe offices to drive our strategicobjectives.

PositionResponsibilities
Delivery of quotes for individual and group reinsurance business, including setting pricing assumptions, securing approvals, and generating premium rates.
Perform experience analyses to monitor Gen Re’s portfolio performance and inform pricing decisions.
Provide risk management insights to support product and process development.
Resolve technical issues, provide expert support, and nurture strong client relationships.
Strengthen Gen Re’s position as a thought leader through active client engagement, industry involvement, publications, and public speaking.
Collaborate with colleagues across Gen Re offices to advance broader business objectives

Behavioursand competencies:

Technical Expertise & Professional Knowledge
Qualified actuary with deep experience in UK and Irish individual/group protection markets and reinsurance pricing.
Advanced MSExcel skills; familiarity with VBA, SQL, R, or similar statistical/programming tools.
Applies strong statistical and financial modelling skills, underpinned by curiosity and analytical rigour.

Risk & Commercial Acumen
Exhibits sound commercial judgment and a deep understanding of risk management principles.
Integrates risk and commercial thinking into actuarial analysis and recommendations.

Decision Making & Accountability
Proactive ownership of decisions and outcomes; delivers high‑quality work with minimal supervision.
Timely, well‑informed decision‑making and clear accountability for results.

Communication & Influence
Communicates complex actuarial concepts clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
Is persuasive and open to constructive challenge, fostering respectful debate to improve outcomes.

Collaboration & Relationship Building
Works effectively with cross-functional teams and builds strong working relationships across all levels of the organization.
Actively collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to deliver high-quality outcomes.
Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills and engages constructively with clients.

Continuous Improvement & Learning
Maintains a high-performance mindset, always striving for excellence in their field.
Displays a strong desire to learn, improve, and stay current with industry developments.
Adapts to changing priorities and remains flexible under pressure.
Contributes to the development and training of more junior staff in the department.

Our Address

General Reinsurance, London Branch
Corn Exchange
55 Mark Lane
London, EC3R 7NE (UK)

It is the continuing policy of the Gen Re Group to afford Equal Opportunity to qualified individuals without regard to race, color, sex (including childbirth or related medical conditions), religion, national origin or citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any characteristic protected by applicable law. In addition, Gen Re provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.