Actuarial Analyst

Crossell; Mumbai; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Crossell is seeking a professional for the Life & Health pricing team in Mumbai. The role involves product development, pricing modeling, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate has 4–5 years of experience in Life & Health insurance, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in R, SAS, or Python. Responsibilities include developing pricing strategies and engaging with stakeholders to enhance client solutions.

Qualifications

• 4–5 years of relevant experience in Life & Health insurance or reinsurance.
• Strong hands-on pricing experience, particularly in the Indian market.
• Ability to engage effectively with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support development and pricing of Life & Health products.
• Lead pricing and modeling of new business quotations and tenders.
• Ensure robust application of pricing methodologies and governance.

Skills

Pricing methodologies

Analytical skills

Communication skills

R

SAS

Python

Education

Bachelor's degree in actuarial science, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics or equivalent

Minimum 7 exam credits from recognized actuarial body

Tools

Actuarial and statistical tools

Job description

The role will be part of the L&H India pricing team taking responsibility for product development and pricing of new Life & Health business to help the region achieve its growth plans. We aim to do this through better client experience; cutting‑edge, better‑informed pricing; and supporting development of innovative products for clients in the region.

The role involves supporting development of new products and the pricing of the business written in accordance with our technical guidelines.

Major Responsibilities

• New Business Quotes and Tenders
• Lead and support the pricing and modelling of new business; this includes the review on quotes prepared by other team members and authority to sign‑off.
• Partner with client‑facing teams to understand cedants’ objectives, structures, and risk profiles, and translate these into appropriate pricing solutions.
• Collaborate with a cross‑functional team of experts from client markets, underwriting and claims towards assessing the risks associated with a particular opportunity.
• Costing Methodology and Guidelines
• Ensure consistent and robust application of pricing methodologies and governance standards across all transactions.
• Proactively challenge existing pricing approaches and drive simplification, automation, and improvement of tools and processes.
• Monitor market, regulatory, and competitive developments and assess their impact on pricing assumptions and reinsurance structures.
• Collaborate with Experience Studies teams to analyze claims, lapse, and portfolio experience, and incorporate insights into pricing and assumption setting.
• Maintain and enhance pricing guidelines, documentation, and governance frameworks based on research and emerging experience
• Strategy, Product Development and Brand Presence
• Contribute to technical, research and project management input for product development initiatives.
• Assist in assessing the impact of regulatory, market, and industry developments on pricing and product structures, particularly within India and the region.
• Work closely with senior actuaries and cross‑functional teams, contributing to regional and global projects as appropriate.
• Contribute to regional and cross‑border projects, collaborating with global teams and sharing best practices

Qualifications & Requirements

• Minimum 7 exam credits (under a recognized actuarial body - SOA/CAS/IFOA/IAI/FOA/FIA) with a bachelor's degree in actuarial science, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics or equivalent.
• 4–5 years of relevant experience in Life & Health insurance or reinsurance (including consulting), with strong hands‑on pricing experience; exposure to reinsurance pricing and the Indian market is highly desirable.
• Experience in life insurance pricing will be preferred.
• Solid technical and commercial expertise in Life & Health product pricing and reinsurance structures.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in R, SAS, Python, or similar actuarial and statistical tools.
• Proven ability to engage effectively with both internal and external stakeholders, including senior management and clients.
• Experience in developing, enhancing, or maintaining pricing tools and models is an advantage.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English