What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Pricing Actuary position at Everest Reinsurance Company (Ireland), dac (Zurich Branch)?
Title: Senior Pricing Actuary Company: Everest Reinsurance Company (Ireland), Dac (Zurich Branch) 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. The Reinsurance Actuarial Pricing team of Everest Reinsurance Company, a member of the Everest Re Group, Ltd., is looking for a Senior Pricing Actuary to join our Zurich office. In this role you will perform pricing analysis for the broad spectrum of Property, Casualty & Specialty reinsurance, with a lead focus on Casualty lines. In addition, you are involved in the development and pricing of innovative risk transfer solutions together with clients and brokers. You will work with underwriters to analyse the profitability of our portfolio and to and provide ad-hoc reports and recommendations to underwriting management. You will work closely with the actuarial function in home office and the other branch offices on the development of pricing tools to enhance our pricing excellence. Responsibilities include but not limited to: Price reinsurance treaties and liaise with underwriting in support of the European book of business, also provide additional pricing support to Global Pricing teams across all lines of business, e.g. Property, Casualty, Motor, Marine, Credit & Surety Liaise with underwriting and management in support of our global book of business Provide recommendations on changes to existing or new Specialty Casualty pricing models Mentor, train and develop junior colleagues Participate in client visits, broker meetings, and marketing events Produce presentations and reports to meet management, board, and strategy reporting needs Perform transactional actuarial pricing analyses, conducting lines of business studies, profitability reviews, portfolio management, and ad-hoc modeling work. Ensure global views, consistency, and synergies through inter-office connectedness with actuaries across the group (Reserving, ERM, Capital Modeling, CAT Modeling, and Insurance Actuarial) Qualifications, Education & Experience: Qualified/ Nearly-qualified Actuary in a globally recognized actuarial body 10 years actuarial pricing experience with 3 in reinsurance Proven experience specifically in Casualty and Financial Lines actuarial pricing with a sound knowledge of other P&C lines Exposure to reserving practices, CAT modelling, portfolio management, and finance/accounting Knowledge of IFRS, Solvency II and capital management is an advantage Knowledge, Skills & Competencies: The ideal candidate is team oriented with an entrepreneurial spirit, strong business acumen, and excellent written and oral communications skills. Able to work in dynamic and agile environment Experience with Python, R, SQL, programming skills is a plus Languages: proficient in English, another European language is an advantage Keen to work in cross-functional and cross-cultural teams, good team player What 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 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. Click here to learn more about our culture. 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: Zurich, Switzerland Additional Locations: Privacy Notice | Everest (everestglobal.com) Beware of recruitment fraud Please be cautious of phishing scams involving fake Everest job postings and individuals posting as Everest representatives making phony job offers. Always verify the identity of the recruiting professionals you work with. What you should know: At Everest, your privacy, security, and safety are of utmost importance to us. Everest will never ask for payment or any financial information as part of the hiring process. All job-related written communications from our internal recruitment team will come from official email addresses that end in our company domain. EVEREST is a leading international reinsurance and insurance group with an extensive distribution network that spans five continents. With roots dating back to 1973, Everest has developed a global footprint and deep client relationships that are largely unmatched by its peers. The Company’s principal business strategies seek to leverage its strengths to optimize returns over the underwriting cycle, thereby creating value for its shareholders and business partners.