Job Brief
The Insurance Actuary plays a critical role in assessing risk and liability within the insurance industry. This position involves analyzing statistical data related to mortality, accidents, sickness, disability, and retirement rates to construct probability tables. An Insurance Actuary forecasts future benefits payments, determines necessary insurance rates, and evaluates the cash reserves required to ensure these payments. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills, a solid understanding of actuarial science, and proficiency in statistical software and modeling techniques.
Responsibilities
- Analyze complex statistical data to assess risk factors associated with insurance policies.
- Develop and maintain probability tables for forecasting future liabilities and payments.
- Calculate necessary insurance rates and evaluate cash reserves for future benefit claims.
- Collaborate with underwriting and finance teams to inform pricing strategies and risk assessment.
- Prepare detailed reports and presentations on findings and recommendations for stakeholders.
- Utilize advanced statistical software and actuarial models to enhance forecasting accuracy.
- Stay current with industry trends and regulatory changes impacting actuarial practices.
- Provide technical support and guidance to junior actuaries and other team members.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field.
- Professional actuarial certification (e.g., ASA, FSA, or equivalent) is preferred.
- Proven experience as an actuary or in a similar quantitative role within the insurance sector.
- Strong proficiency in statistical analysis software (e.g., R, SAS, Python) and Excel.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
- Ability to communicate complex data insights clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
- Familiarity with regulatory standards and compliance issues in the insurance industry.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
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