Senior Actuarial Analyst — Swiss Re
- Location
- Zürich
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- Yesterday
Role overview
Locations: Armonk, NY, US | Schaumburg, IL, US | Kansas City, MO, US
We’re looking for someone with an insurance or reinsurance background who brings together technical expertise, process discipline, and a genuine enthusiasm for working with people.
If you move easily between details and dialogue, processes and people, independent problem-solving and teamwork, we’d love to hear from you!
- Locations: Armonk, NY, US | Schaumburg, IL, US | Kansas City, MO, US
- We’re looking for someone with an insurance or reinsurance background who brings together technical expertise, process discipline, and a genuine enthusiasm for working with people.
- Key responsibilities include :
- Ensure high costing adequacy in treaty pricing across all Casualty lines of business (General Liability, Umbrella, Motor, Professional Lines, and Workers' Compensation) with a focus on Professional Lines
Main responsibilities
- Key responsibilities include :
- Ensure high costing adequacy in treaty pricing across all Casualty lines of business (General Liability, Umbrella, Motor, Professional Lines, and Workers' Compensation) with a focus on Professional Lines
- Understand and quantify the impact of factors such as contract features, underwriting exposures, legal, regulatory, and societal trends
- Effectively communicate pricing and portfolio analyses to cross-functional deal teams and senior management, ensuring clarity and actionable insights.
- Lead and contribute to diverse actuarial projects, aimed at providing quantitative support to our Casualty Underwriting Office and Regional Underwriting Teams to i mprove underwriting performance and portfolio steering.
- Represent and position Swiss Re as a leading player in the Casualty space by engaging with clients, brokers, and industry associations and actively participating in renewal calls, meetings, and underwriting audits.
- In partnership with key stakeholders – including external clients, Casualty Portfolio Managers, Underwriting Desk Heads, Client Markets, Reserving, and Swiss Re Senior Management – you will assess deals, portfolios, and pricing parameters using internal and external data sources. About the Team With team members based in Armonk, NY;
- Los Angeles, CA; and Kansas City, MO, we thrive as a dynamic, collaborative group.
- Together, we embrace challenges, champion innovation, and set new standards for excellence in US Casualty pricing and portfolio management. About You
- You are an exceptional actuary with a proven ability to combine technical expertise, strategic thinking, and leadership to deliver and communicate effectively on your analytics.
Application process
- We may use AI-powered tools to support the review and evaluation of applications for this position.
- These tools provide additional insights to our recruitment teams, but all hiring decisions are carefully reviewed and made by people.
- To learn more about how we use AI in recruitment and how we handle your personal data, please review our Data Privacy Statement before applying. Keywords: Reference Code: 139171
- If you are an experienced professional returning to the workforce after a career break, we encourage you to apply for open positions that match your skills and experience.
Company and context
- Exceptional organizational and communication skills, with the ability to simplify and present complex analyses to diverse audiences.
- A collaborative mindset with demonstrated success in fostering teamwork and building partnerships. A natural desire for continuous learning and self-improvement.
- Willingness to travel domestically on a limited basis, primarily for client engagements.
- Join us and play a pivotal role in advancing the future of US Casualty pricing at Swiss Re!
- Our company has a hybrid work model where the expectation is that you will be in the office at least three days per week.
- This position is not eligible for full-time telework and is not able to offer visa sponsorship.
- The estimated base salary range for this position in Kansas City, MO and Schaumburg, IL is $90,000 to $150,000 and in Armonk, NY is $95,000 to $159,000.
- The specific salary offered for this or any given role will take into account a number of factors including but not limited to job location, scope of role, qualifications, complexity/specialization/scarcity of talent, experience, education, and employer budget.
- At Swiss Re, we take a "total compensation approach" when making compensation decisions.
- This means that we consider all components of compensation in their totality (such as base pay, short-and long-term incentives, and benefits offered), in setting individual compensation. About Swiss Re
Additional details
- In partnership with key stakeholders – including external clients, Casualty Portfolio Managers, Underwriting Desk Heads, Client Markets, Reserving, and Swiss Re Senior Management – you will assess deals, portfolios, and pricing parameters using internal and external data sources. With team members based in Armonk, NY;
- Together, we embrace challenges, champion innovation, and set new standards for excellence in US Casualty pricing and portfolio management.
- With a collaborative mindset and strong business acumen, you excel at building partnerships and driving innovation in the Casualty space. Key requirements include :
- A collaborative mindset with demonstrated success in fostering teamwork and building partnerships. A natural desire for continuous learning and self-improvement.
- This means that we consider all components of compensation in their totality (such as base pay, short-and long-term incentives, and benefits offered), in setting individual compensation.
- To learn more about how we use AI in recruitment and how we handle your personal data, please review our Data Privacy Statement before applying. Reference Code: 139171
Notes and original content
- Armonk, NY, US |
- Schaumburg, IL, US |
- Kansas City, MO, US
- About the Role
- In partnership with key stakeholders – including external clients, Casualty Portfolio Managers, Underwriting Desk Heads, Client Markets, Reserving, and Swiss Re Senior Management – you will assess deals, portfolios, and pricing parameters using internal and external data sources.
- About the Team
- With team members based in Armonk, NY;
- With a collaborative mindset and strong business acumen, you excel at building partnerships and driving innovation in the Casualty space.
- Key requirements include :
- A collaborative mindset with demonstrated success in fostering teamwork and building partnerships.
Questions about this listing
What salary does Swiss Re offer for this role?
Swiss Re lists CHF 101'500 - 154'000 gross per year for this position in Zürich. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Swiss Re offer?
This listing is a full-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with Swiss Re during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Zürich?
EU/EFTA residents living in the border zone of the country adjoining Canton Zürich can apply for a G permit; the Swiss employer files it with that canton's migration office after the contract is signed. Border-zone rules and processing times vary by neighbouring country and canton, so confirm the specifics with Zürich's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
How do I apply for this position at Swiss Re?
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