Senior Actuarial Analyst (Reinsurance

FHLB Des Moines; New York (NY); On-site; USD 102,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Wellness program

Life and disability insurance

401k match

Retirement savings plan

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Everest Global Services, Inc. seeks a Senior Actuarial Analyst to perform quarterly and annual loss/LAE reserve analyses for P&C reinsurance lines, develop recommendations, and analyze loss development trends. The role partners with Finance, Claims, and Underwriting to support reporting and governance.

Responsibilities include preparing actuarial exhibits, ensuring SOX controls, and driving process improvements across reserving methodologies and automation. Strong communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 5 years of actuarial experience, with P&C reinsurance and/or reserving experience preferred.
• Active pursuit of Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS) credentials, with ACAS designation preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel; working knowledge of actuarial software (e.g., ResQ, Arius, SAS, R, or similar) preferred.
• Programming, data querying, or automation experience (e.g., SQL, R, Python, VBA).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain analytical findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Perform quarterly and annual loss/LAE reserve analyses for assigned P&C reinsurance lines of business using actuarial best practices.
• Develop and prepare recommendations for carried reserves, including detailed rationale for management and audit review.
• Independently analyze loss development patterns, trends, tail factors, and large loss activity, etc.
• Identify emerging issues and proactively explain reserve movements, variability, and key drivers.
• Conduct deep-dive analyses on specific segments, coverages, and underwriting years as needed.
• Support statutory, GAAP, and management reporting processes.
• Prepare comprehensive actuarial exhibits, documentation, and reserve memos.
• Partner with Finance on close processes, variance analysis, and earnings commentary.
• Ensure adherence to internal controls, SOX documentation, and governance standards.
• Work closely with Claims to understand operational drivers of loss emergence and incorporate findings into analyses.
• Collaborate with Underwriting and Pricing to provide data-driven feedback on loss experience and profitability.
• Assist with planning and financial reporting.
• Support transformation and process improvement efforts.
• Contribute to the enhancement of reserving methodologies, tools, and automation.
• Serve as a knowledgeable resource and subject matter expert on assigned lines of business.

Skills

Excel

Actuarial software

Programming

SQL

Python

VBA

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics

Tools

ResQ

Arius

SAS

R

Job description

Company:Everest Global Services, Inc.Job Category:AnalyticsJob Description:About Everest:Everest is a global leader in risk management, rooted in a rich, 50+ year heritage of enabling businesses to survive and thrive, and economies to function and flourish. We are underwriters of risk, growth, progress and opportunity. We are a global team focused on disciplined capital allocation and long-term value creation for all stakeholders, who care deeply about our impact on communities and the wider world.About the role:Position SummaryThe Senior Actuarial Analyst is responsible for conducting and executing actuarial reserving analyses for various Property & Casualty Reinsurance lines of business. This role plays a vital part in evaluating loss and LAE reserves, supporting financial reporting, and collaborating with Finance, Claims, Underwriting, and ERM. The position requires solid technical reserving expertise, strong analytical judgment, and the ability to effectively communicate complex results to management.Key ResponsibilitiesReserving & Analysis• Perform quarterly and annual loss/LAE reserve analyses for assigned P&C reinsurance lines of business using actuarial best practices.• Develop and prepare recommendations for carried reserves, including detailed rationale for management and audit review.• Independently analyze loss development patterns, trends, tail factors, and large loss activity, etc.• Identify emerging issues and proactively explain reserve movements, variability, and key drivers.• Conduct deep-dive analyses on specific segments, coverages, and underwriting years as needed.Financial Reporting & Governance• Support statutory, GAAP, and management reporting processes.• Prepare comprehensive actuarial exhibits, documentation, and reserve memos.• Partner with Finance on close processes, variance analysis, and earnings commentary.• Ensure adherence to internal controls, SOX documentation, and governance standards.Collaboration & Business Support• Work closely with Claims to understand operational drivers of loss emergence and incorporate findings into analyses.• Collaborate with Underwriting and Pricing to provide data-driven feedback on loss experience and profitability.• Assist with planning and financial reporting.• Support transformation and process improvement efforts.Leadership & Development• Contribute to the enhancement of reserving methodologies, tools, and automation.• Serve as a knowledgeable resource and subject matter expert on assigned lines of business.QualificationsRequired• Bachelor’s degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, or a related quantitative field.• Minimum of 5 years of actuarial experience, with P&C reinsurance and/or reserving experience preferred.• Active pursuit of Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS) credentials, with ACAS designation preferred.• Advanced proficiency in Excel; working knowledge of actuarial software (e.g., ResQ, Arius, SAS, R, or similar) preferred.• Programming, data querying, or automation experience (e.g., SQL, R, Python, VBA).• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain analytical findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.The base salary range for this position is $102,000 - $132,000 annually. The offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, experience, qualifications and work location. All offers include access to a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, 401k match, retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).#LI-Hybrid#LI-Warren_NJ#LI-NYC_NYLI#-Toronto_CanadaWhat if I don’t meet every requirement? At Everest we are dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace. So, if you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every element in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Please let us know if you need any accommodations throughout the application or interview process.Our CultureAt Everest, our purpose is to provide the world with protection. We help clients and businesses thrive, fuel global economies, and create sustainable value for our colleagues, shareholders and the communities that we serve. We also pride ourselves on having a unique and inclusive culture which is driven by a unified set of values and behaviors.Our Values are the guiding principles that inform our decisions, actions and behaviors. They are an expression of our culture and an integral part of how we work: Talent. Thoughtful assumption of risk. Execution. Efficiency. Humility. Leadership. Collaboration. Inclusion and Belonging.Our Colleague Behaviors define how we operate and interact with each other no matter our location, level or function: Respect everyone. Pursue better. Lead by example. Own our outcomes. Win together.All colleagues are held accountable to upholding and supporting our values and behaviors across the company. This includes day to day interactions with fellow colleagues, and the global communities we serve.Type:RegularTime Type:Full timePrimary Location:New York, NYAdditional Locations:Toronto - Reinsurance CanadaEverest is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or creed, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, genetics, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, civil union status, family or parental status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. As part of this commitment, Everest will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Everest Benefits at [e-mail] U.S. Privacy Notice | Everest (everestglobal.com)