Associate Actuary

Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated (RGA) seeks an Associate Actuary, USIL Assumptions, to develop mortality and lapse assumptions in collaboration with senior actuaries and underwriters, applying new tools and data. You will analyze retrospective studies, predictive models and risk programs to produce actionable results.

This role emphasizes rigorous documentation, peer reviews and clear communication with executives and clients, with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Sciences, Economics, Finance, Math, Statistics or related field.
• FSA accreditation.
• 6+ years actuarial experience in life insurance and/or reinsurance.
• Advanced actuarial technical skills.
• Advanced knowledge of life insurance products and pricing.
• Demonstrated understanding of reinsurance concepts and methods.
• Advanced PC skills, including spreadsheet and database applications.
• Advanced oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills.
• Ability to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the VP & Actuary, develop mortality, lapse and other assumptions based on thorough risk analysis and provide meaningful interpretation of the analyses to department management and other key stakeholders, both internal and external.
• Evaluate, proactively monitor the use of, and develop assumptions for new risk selection tools and programs.
• Participate in special projects, committees, meetings, and presentations with internal and external audiences.
• Maintain thorough documentation of risk selection tools and programs with less experience including assumptions developed, supporting analysis performed, peer review and process executed.
• Challenge and contribute to the development and continuous improvement of framework, standards, and processes to enable these activities.
• Perform peer reviews as needed.
• Assist others in the team and/or other departments to ensure appropriate analyses, key deliverables, and related, necessary actions are completed in a timely manner, as determined by project and business needs.
• Foster positive relationships, collaborate, and communicate professionally with key stakeholders and business partners, including senior executives and clients.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Actuarial technical skills

Advanced communication skills

Team collaboration

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Sciences, Economics, Finance, Math, Statistics or related field

FSA accreditation

Tools

Excel

Database applications

Job description

You desire impactful work.

You're RGA ready RGA is a purpose-driven organization working to solve today's challenges through innovation and collaboration. A Fortune 200 Company and listed among its World's Most Admired Companies, we're the only global reinsurance company to focus primarily on life- and health-related solutions. Join our multinational team of intelligent, motivated, and collaborative people, and help us make financial protection accessible to all.

Position Overview

Working alongside senior actuaries and underwriters, this position will be instrumental in realizing the potential of new underwriting tools, evidence sources and technologies and determining their business impacts for RGA and its clients, sharing results internally and creating and delivering thought leadership content externally. The Associate Actuary, USIL Assumptions, develops key actuarial assumptions by analyzing retrospective studies, predictive models, protective value studies, underwriting requirements and risk selection programs. Evaluates data from new risk selection programs with limited experience to determine if the outcomes are matching the expectations, recommends improvements and/or assumption updates, and communicates and documents findings and recommendations as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the VP & Actuary, develop mortality, lapse and other assumptions based on thorough risk analysis and provide meaningful interpretation of the analyses to department management and other key stakeholders, both internal and external.
• Evaluate, proactively monitor the use of, and develop assumptions for new risk selection tools and programs.
• Participate in special projects, committees, meetings, and presentations with internal and external audiences.
• Maintain thorough documentation of risk selection tools and programs with less experience including assumptions developed, supporting analysis performed, peer review and process executed.
• Challenge and contribute to the development and continuous improvement of framework, standards, and processes to enable these activities.
• Perform peer reviews as needed.
• Assist others in the team and/or other departments to ensure appropriate analyses, key deliverables, and related, necessary actions are completed in a timely manner, as determined by project and business needs.
• Foster positive relationships, collaborate, and communicate professionally with key stakeholders and business partners, including senior executives and clients.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Perform other duties as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Sciences, Economics, Finance, Math, Statistics or related field
• FSA accreditation
• 6+ years of actuarial experience in life insurance and/or reinsurance
• Advanced actuarial technical skills
• Advanced knowledge of life insurance products and pricing
• Demonstrated understanding of reinsurance concepts and methods
• Advanced PC skills, including spreadsheet and database applications
• Demonstrated understanding of key assumptions, such as mortality and lapse, and the factors that influence them
• Ability to challenge and enhance analytical capabilities
• Understanding of experience studies, data analysis and protective value
• Advanced oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills, demonstrating the ability to convey business terminology that is meaningful and well received
• Advanced investigative, analytical and creative problem solving skills
• Advanced ability to translate business needs and problems into viable/accepted solutions
• Advanced interpersonal skills, demonstrating the ability to work effectively with different teams and disciplines across the organization and key external contacts
• Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability within a fluid environment
• Adaptable, self-starting and team-oriented
• Willingness to travel as needed