Armonk NY

Chicago IL

Kansas City MO

New York NY

Schaumburg IL

Associate

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Senior Actuary

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Property & Casualty

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Reinsurance

Risk

Modelling

Coding

Motor

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Note: Strong internal candidate has been identified.Join us and make a meaningful impact at Swiss Re by driving innovation and advancing the future of US Casualty pricing.About the TeamJoin the US Casualty Pricing Team at Swiss Re, where we lead the way in evaluating some of the most complex US Casualty treaties. Our team blends deep actuarial expertise with innovative approaches to pricing and risk assessment.We are passionate about uncovering trends, leveraging data-driven insights, and translating our findings into actionable solutions that drive meaningful business outcomes.With team members based in Armonk, NY; Schaumburg, IL; 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 the RoleAre you a visionary actuary with a passion for US Casualty, a strong analytical mindset, and proven leadership skills? If so, we are looking for you to join us!As the Team Lead for Casualty Analytics, you will report to the Head of Casualty Pricing North America and lead a team of four actuaries. Your focus will include analytics, trend and portfolio studies, and generating market insights from data.You will lead actuarial activities for one of our key lines of business – such as liability, motor, financial lines, or workers' compensation - and price complex reinsurance treaties.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Lead and mentor a team of four actuaries based in Armonk NY, delivering quantitative support to the US Casualty Desks and Market Units to enhance underwriting performance and portfolio steering.</li><li>Build and develop a diverse, high-performing actuarial team, fostering growth through coaching, mentorship, and professional development.</li><li>Take ownership of portfolio-level costing parameters, actuarial models, and oversight for a designated Casualty line of business while providing analytical insights across other Casualty lines.</li><li>Partner with key stakeholders to assess deals, portfolios, and costing parameters using internal and external data sources.</li><li>Ensure high costing adequacy in treaty pricing by quantifying the impact of factors such as contract features, underwriting exposures, legal, regulatory, and societal trends.</li><li>Represent and position Swiss Re as a leading player in the Casualty space by engaging with clients, brokers, and industry associations.</li></ul>About YouYou are a dynamic, strategic thinker who thrives in leadership roles and is passionate about driving innovation and empowering teams.With a natural curiosity and a proactive approach, you excel at solving complex problems while fostering collaboration and a shared vision for success.Qualifications and Skills<ul><li>Experience: Minimum 8 years of experience in a reinsurance or primary pricing, portfolio management, or reserving function for Casualty lines.</li><li>Expertise: Deep understanding of Casualty (re)insurance underwriting, market trends, and strategy drivers for insurers.</li><li>Education: Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field (required); ACAS or FCAS designation is strongly preferred.</li><li>Leadership: Proven track record of leading teams and managing projects effectively.</li><li>Communication: Exceptional ability to present complex analyses to diverse stakeholders, both internally and externally.</li><li>Collaboration: Demonstrated team-building skills and a collaborative mindset.</li><li>Business Acumen: Skilled at integrating forward-looking market views into underwriting decisions.</li><li>Technical Skills: Hands-on experience with programming languages or dashboard creation is a plus.</li><li>Flexibility: Limited domestic travel required, primarily for client engagement.</li></ul>For the states of Colorado, California, Washington and New York the estimated base salary range for this position is $169,000 to $294,000. The specific salary offered will take into account a number of factors including job location, scope of role, qualifications, complexity, experience, education, and employer budget.About Swiss ReSwiss Re is one of the world’s leading providers of reinsurance, insurance and other forms of insurance-based risk transfer, working to make the world more resilient.We anticipate and manage a wide variety of risks, from natural catastrophes and climate change to cybercrime. We cover both Property & Casualty and Life & Health.Our success depends on our ability to build an inclusive culture encouraging fresh perspectives and innovative thinking.Swiss Re is an equal opportunity employer. It is our practice to recruit, hire and promote without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, pregnancy, sexual orientations, marital status, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law.Keywords: P&C, property, casualty, actuary, pricingReference Code: 132407

Join us and make a meaningful impact at Swiss Re by driving innovation and advancing the future of US Casualty pricing.About the TeamJoin the US Casualty Pricing Team at Swiss Re, where we lead the way in evaluating some of the most complex US Casualty treaties. Our team blends deep actuarial expertise with innovative approaches to pricing and risk assessment.We are passionate about uncovering trends, leveraging data-driven insights, and translating our findings into actionable solutions that drive meaningful business outcomes.With team members based in Armonk, NY; Schaumburg, IL; 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 the RoleAre you a creative and experienced actuary with deep expertise in US Liability and a passion for making a difference? We are seeking a strategic and innovative professional to drive actuarial excellence for Swiss Re's US General Liability and Umbrella portfolio.In this role, you will report directly to the Head of Casualty Pricing North America and drive all actuarial activities for US Liability, from pricing complex treaties to conducting trend and portfolio analyses, while building market-leading insights.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Lead and coordinate actuarial analyses for Swiss Re's US Liability portfolio, delivering quantitative support to the US Casualty Desks and Market Units to enhance underwriting performance and portfolio steering.</li><li>Own and manage portfolio-level costing parameters, actuarial models, and oversight for Swiss Re’s US General Liability and Umbrella lines.</li><li>Partner with key stakeholders to assess deals, portfolios, and costing parameters using internal and external data sources.</li><li>Ensure high costing adequacy in treaty pricing by quantifying the impact of factors such as contract features, underwriting exposures, legal, regulatory, and societal trends.</li><li>Represent and position Swiss Re as a leading player in the Casualty space by engaging with clients, brokers, and industry associations.</li></ul>About YouYou are an outstanding actuary with a proven ability to combine technical expertise, strategic thinking, and leadership to deliver results.A natural problem-solver, you are curious, creative, and motivated to take ownership of complex challenges. You thrive on collaborating with diverse stakeholders and driving innovation in the Casualty space.Qualifications<ul><li>Experience: Minimum 8 years of experience in a reinsurance or primary pricing, portfolio management, or reserving function for Casualty lines of business.</li><li>Education: Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field (required); ACAS or FCAS designation is strongly preferred.</li><li>Market knowledge: Deep knowledge of the US Liability market, including General Liability and Umbrella, is essential.</li><li>Strategic Insight: Excellent understanding of underwriting approaches, the market environment, and key strategy drivers for insurers.</li><li>Leadership: Proven ability to lead projects and deliver results.</li><li>Communication: Exceptional ability to present complex analyses to diverse stakeholders.</li><li>Collaboration: A collaborative mindset with demonstrated success in fostering teamwork and building partnerships.</li><li>Business Acumen: Skilled at integrating forward-looking market views into underwriting decisions.</li><li>Flexibility: Willingness to travel domestically on a limited basis, primarily for client engagements.</li></ul>About Swiss ReSwiss Re is one of the world’s leading providers of reinsurance, insurance and other forms of insurance-based risk transfer, working to make the world more resilient.We anticipate and manage a wide variety of risks, from natural catastrophes and climate change to cybercrime. We cover both Property &amp; Casualty and Life &amp; Health.Our success depends on our ability to build an inclusive culture encouraging fresh perspectives and innovative thinking. We embrace a workplace where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive and develop professionally.Swiss Re is an equal opportunity employer. It is our practice to recruit, hire and promote without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, pregnancy, sexual orientations, marital status, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law.Keywords:Reference Code:132408

About the RoleCome join Swiss Re's Chief Underwriting Office as a Property Treaty Underwriter Actuary in the US Globals property treaty desk. In this role, you will assess risk of our client portfolios from both an underwriting and actuarial lenses for proportional, per risk and cat treaties. This role can be filled at either the AVP or VP level.Here are the main responsibilities:<ul><li>Demonstrates a deep understanding of reinsurance pricing, risk selection and underwriting practice including:</li><li>Quantifying the expected loss of our treaties and determining the underwriting quality of a portfolio by using actuarial methods including experience/exposure ratings</li><li>Assessing contract/policy language and ensuring terms meet our underwriting guidelines</li><li>Represents and positions Swiss Re as a strong Property player with clients and brokers</li><li>Build and foster a collaborative team spirit while looking for solutions that support our clients and meet our appetite</li><li>The senior treaty underwriter drives the execution of US Globals Property strategy within the various client cross-functional teams while coaching junior underwriting and actuarial talent</li></ul>About the TeamOur team is dedicated to servicing some of the largest P&amp;C clients in the world. We work closely in a collaborative environment with a cross-functional team to develop property solutions for our clients.About YouAt the VP level you have:
<ul><li>A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college.</li><li>Minimum 7+ years of insurance/reinsurance experience with focus on technical underwriting, pricing and/or Cat modeling
 </li><li>Strong mathematical and analytical capabilities; ACAS/FCAS credentials or pursuing designation preferred</li><li>Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to work in a team environment</li><li>Ability to travel</li></ul>At the AVP level you have:
<ul><li>A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college.</li><li>Minimum 2-3 years of insurance/reinsurance experience</li><li>Strong mathematical and analytical capabilities; pursuing ACAS/FCAS designation preferred or clear mathematical degree (engineering, mathematics, statistics, etc.)</li><li>Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to work in a team environment</li><li>Ability to travel</li></ul>SalaryFor Armonk, NY, the estimated base salary range for the AVP or VP position is $94,000 to $225,000. 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 ReSwiss Re is one of the world’s leading providers of reinsurance, insurance and other forms of insurance-based risk transfer, working to make the world more resilient. We anticipate and manage a wide variety of risks, from natural catastrophes and climate change to cybercrime. We cover both Property &amp; Casualty and Life &amp; Health. Combining experience with creative thinking and cutting-edge expertise, we create new opportunities and solutions for our clients. This is possible thanks to the collaboration of more than 14,000 employees across the world.Our success depends on our ability to build an inclusive culture encouraging fresh perspectives and innovative thinking. We embrace a workplace where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive and develop professionally regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, skillset, thought or other characteristics. In our inclusive and flexible environment everyone can bring their authentic selves to work and their passion for sustainability.Equal OpportunitiesSwiss Re is an equal opportunity employer. It is our practice to recruit, hire and promote without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, pregnancy, sexual orientations, marital status, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Decisions on employment are solely based on an individual's qualifications for the position being filled.

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