Senior Actuarial Analyst (Reinsurance

Everest; 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 is seeking a Senior Actuarial Analyst (Reinsurance) in New York to lead actuarial reserving analyses for P&C lines. You will evaluate loss/LAE reserves, support financial reporting, and work with Finance, Claims, Underwriting, and ERM.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in actuarial reserving, pursuing CAS credentials, and strong Excel and programming skills (SQL, Python). The role includes salary flexibility and comprehensive benefits in a full-time capacity.

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

Actuarial reserving

Data analysis

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

SQL

Python

Education

Actuarial Science degree

Mathematics

Statistics

Economics

Tools

ResQ

Arius

SAS

R

Python

SQL

Job description

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.

Title

Senior Actuarial Analyst (Reinsurance)

Company

Everest Global Services, Inc.

Job Category

Analytics

Job Description

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 Summary

The 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 Responsibilities

Reserving & 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.

Qualifications

Required

• 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).

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Our Culture

At 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

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Primary Location

New York, NY

Additional Locations

Toronto - Reinsurance Canada

Everest 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].

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