Actuarial Analyst

International Association of Insurance Professionals (IAIP); Hinoba-an; On-site; PHP 792,000 - 990,000; Full time

Job summary

Swiss Re in Mumbai, India, is seeking an Actuarial Analyst for Life & Health pricing. The role focuses on pricing development, model refinement, and collaboration with client teams to meet regional growth targets. Strong analytical skills and pricing tool experience are essential.

The candidate will work with pricing guidelines, governance, and cross-functional teams to deliver robust pricing solutions aligned with regulatory and market changes in the region.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 actuarial exam credits with a related bachelor's degree.
• 4–5 years of Life & Health pricing experience; reinsurance pricing is valued.
• Experience with the Indian market pricing is desirable.
• Strong written and verbal English communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support pricing and modelling of new business; review quotes and sign-off.
• Collaborate with client-facing teams to translate objectives into pricing solutions.
• Work with cross-functional teams to assess risks and refine pricing approaches.
• Ensure consistent application of pricing methodologies and governance.
• Monitor market, regulatory, and competitive developments affecting pricing.
• Partner with Experience Studies to inform pricing assumptions and changes.

Skills

R

SAS

Python

Education

Bachelor's degree in actuarial science or related field

Tools

Pricing tools

Job description

Location: Mumbai, MH, IN

Actuarial Analyst - L&H India

Position Actuarial Analyst

Level Associate

Location Mumbai, India

Reporting to Senior Pricing Actuary

Objective of Role

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

1. 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.

Collaboration

• 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

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