Chief Actuary, APAC & MENA — Strategy & Analytics Leader

International Association of Insurance Professionals (IAIP); Singapore; On-site; SGD 300,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Pension contributions

Flexible benefits

Discretionary bonus

Health insurance

Job summary

Canopius is seeking a Chief Actuary to lead the regional actuarial function across Asia Pacific and MENA, providing strategic oversight of reserving, pricing, planning, technical provisions and solvency. The role sits on the APAC Executive Committee, partnering with regional leadership and senior management to deliver actuarial insight that supports profitable growth and robust governance.

You will build and mentor a high‑performing team, ensure governance and regulatory compliance, and shape

Qualifications

• Accredited degree and a qualified actuary.
• 10+ years of actuarial experience within general insurance and/or reinsurance, including substantial APAC exposure.
• Experience across pricing, reserving, and business planning.
• Proven track record leading and mentoring actuarial professionals.
• Experience engaging with senior underwriting and executive stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the regional actuarial team with high‑quality analysis and recommendations.
• Oversee reserving, technical provisions, capital modelling and solvency assessments.
• Provide pricing and portfolio insights to support underwriting strategy and business planning.
• Ensure actuarial work aligns with Group standards and regulatory requirements.
• Build strong relationships across APAC, MENA and Group functions; liaise with regulators as needed.

Skills

Actuarial leadership

Pricing

Reserving

Capital modelling

Regulatory governance

Stakeholder management

Data analytics

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Mentoring

Education

Accredited Degree

Qualified actuary

Job description

Canopius is seeking a Chief Actuary to lead the regional actuarial function across Asia Pacific and MENA, providing strategic oversight of reserving, pricing, planning, technical provisions and solvency. The role sits on the APAC Executive Committee, partnering with regional leadership and senior management to deliver actuarial insight that supports profitable growth and robust governance.

You will build and mentor a high‑performing team, ensure governance and regulatory compliance, and shape