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Munich Re · 17 hours ago

Manager & Actuary, Underwriting

New York, United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$179K/yr - $198K/yr

5+ years exp

Munich Re is the world’s leading reinsurance company, and they are seeking a visionary actuary to help revolutionize their approach to assessing underwriting-related mortality risk. The role involves overseeing the mortality slippage monitoring process and contributing to underwriting research and thought leadership initiatives.

FinanceInsuranceInsurTechRisk Management

Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Lead the charge on AUW US client monitoring analyses, guiding a junior team member and presenting findings to internal stakeholders

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Underwriting, Pricing, and Integrated Analytics, to support the effective monitoring client and assumption setting in AUW programs

Maintain and enhance the AUW mortality monitoring database, aggregating industry-wide insights to fuel data-driven decision-making

Support research of key trends in US underwriting programs through survey analysis, validation of new underwriting tools and data sources, and retro studies

Craft compelling marketing materials, such as industry presentations, white papers, and survey reports, that showcase Munich Re's thought leadership in innovative underwriting topics

Qualification

Actuarial ScienceMortality Risk AssessmentData AnalysisMicrosoft OfficeSQLPower BICommunication SkillsProject ManagementTeam CollaborationMentoring

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Actuarial Science or Mathematics, with an ASA designation and a passion for progressing towards FSA

5+ years of actuarial experience in the life insurance industry, with a proven track record of driving innovation and excellence

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, with skills in VBA, PowerPoint, Access, SQL, and Power BI

A master juggler of multiple projects, with a high degree of independence, prioritization, and organizational skills

A gifted analyst and communicator, with excellent written and verbal skills, and a talent for mentoring junior staff and reviewing their work

A team player who thrives in cross-functional collaborations, driving results and celebrating successes with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and disciplines

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical Plans

PTO and Family Leave

Retirement Savings Plans

Dental and Vision Plans

Life and Disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Adoption Assistance

Wellness Programs - Calm, WW, SoFI, Virgin Pulse

Commuter Benefits

FSA and HSA Plans

Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness and Accident Plans

Company

Munich Re

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Munich Re is an insurance company that provides reinsurance, insurance, and risk solutions.

Founded in 1980

Munich, Bayern, DEU

10001+ employees

https://www.munichre.com

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