Closer to a live underwriting-partner role than a modelling-heavy IC position because negotiations, client requests and treaty actions drive the work.
Senior Life & Health reinsurance actuarial role in Swiss Re’s Americas In-Force Management team, based in Armonk, New York. You’ll analyze and optimize the US and Canada in-force portfolio, structure value-accretive actions, support recaptures and rate reviews, and work with clients and senior stakeholders. The role is hybrid, with three days in the office each week.
Requirements
Must have
No visa sponsorship or relocation support available
Hybrid work model: 3 days in office per week
Strongly preferred
5+ years of experience in life insurance or reinsurance with exposure to in force management, pricing, or portfolio optimization
FSA or experienced qualified ASA or equivalent actuarial designation
Actuarial modeling proficiency including GGY AXIS and financial analysis
Strong understanding of IFRS-17 for L&H business
University degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, or related field
Nice to have
Experience with big-data platforms (e.g., Stargate) and advanced analytics/AI tools
Familiarity with reinsurance treaty structures and in force transaction mechanics (recaptures, rate reviews)
Experience conducting seriatim experience studies and calibrating deal-level actuarial assumptions
Ability to develop and present recommendations to senior leadership and external clients
Proven cross-functional collaboration in matrixed environments
Experience with client-facing negotiations or commercial structuring of in force actions
Skills & Domain
DomainLife & Health (re)insurance expertiseIn-force management, pricing, or portfolio optimizationGGY AXIS actuarial modelingIFRS-17 accounting for L&H
