Director & Actuary, IL Pricing

Munich Re; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced actuary to join their dynamic team in the individual life division. This role involves evaluating and pricing reinsurance transactions, collaborating with various internal and external partners, and managing a diverse portfolio of business. The ideal candidate will possess strong actuarial expertise, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach to developing innovative pricing strategies. Join a forward-thinking company that values diversity and inclusion, and make a meaningful impact in the life insurance sector while fostering an inclusive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of actuarial experience in life insurance/reinsurance.
• Direct experience in pricing and product development preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate reinsurance opportunities and collaborate with teams.
• Monitor profitability and improve pricing processes.

Skills

Actuarial expertise

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Modeling software proficiency

Business solution implementation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance

Bachelor’s degree in Economics

Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management

Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

Modeling software

Job description

Reporting into the AVP & Marketing Actuary, IL Pricing, you will play a significant role in evaluating and pricing new reinsurance transactions in our fast growing individual life division. Specifically, you will be responsible for evaluating reinsurance opportunities, collaborating internally and externally to establish new partnerships, and helping manage a growing book of multi-line business;

This position requires substantial technical expertise and developing knowledge of individual life insurance.

Your Job

Transaction Pricing - work closely with marketing actuaries and head of pricing to evaluate Individual Life reinsurance opportunities which may include traditional reinsurance, merger & acquisition, inforce block transactions, insurtech partnerships, and product development. Specific tasks performed may include:

• Evaluating RFP material, product information, underwriting processes to establish assumptions and models for reinsurance pricing;
• Collaborating with other teams such as biometrics, analytics, and underwriting to achieve a deep understanding of key biometric risks;
• Presenting pricing results to key stakeholders including marketing actuary, head of pricing, risk management, and senior management to receive support for transactions;
• In certain transactions, the pricing actuary is also responsible for working with Munich Re’s global functions to establish appropriate off-shore reinsurance solutions;

Business Management

• Pricing process improvements thru the continual refinement of tools and templates used in the support of new business pricing;
• Monitor profitability and business performance to create feedback loop for future pricing;

Special Projects

• Support business development activities in preparing material to demonstrate Munich Re’s leading edge expertise in various topics and partnerships;
• Lead the pricing and analysis in more technical and complicated projects, ex. post level term pricing framework development, client underwriting change evaluation;

Your Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Risk Management, Mathematics, Accounting
• 7+ years Actuarial employment in the life insurance/reinsurance industry
• Direct or reinsurance pricing and product or assumption development experience preferred
• Experience working with a modeling software and interpreting results
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to conceptualize and implement business solutions regarding actuarial issues
• Technical proficiency – with the ability and interest to learn new skills and successfully transfer existing skills to others in the group.

At Munich Re US, we see Diversity and Inclusion as a solution to the challenges and opportunities all around us. Our goal is to foster an inclusive culture and build a workforce that reflects the customers we serve and the communities in which we live and work. We strive to provide a workplace where all of our colleagues feel respected, valued and empowered to achieve their very best every day. We recruit and develop talent with a focus on providing our customers the most innovative products and services. We are an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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