Ireland Job Openings
Zurich Insurance
Reserving Actuary-Hybrid
Dublin
FULL TIME & PART TIME
November 4, 2024
- Coordinate, prepare and perform the calculation of reserves and reserve reviews across all Irish lines of business.
- Develop, prepare and discuss key reserving financials with local and European management.
- Contribute to enhanced business partnering communication of reserving, planning and performance measurement outputs across the domestic Irish business.
- Support the business planning process, statutory account filings, Solvency II and capital projects as well as reinsurance analysis.
- Monitor and analyse the performance of the business, claim trends and developments in the Irish market.
- Actively suggest and contribute to the continuous development and enhancement of reserving and reporting tools and processes.
- Participate in and lead ad hoc projects and reviews as necessary, e.g. support projects by the UK Centre of Excellence or Group Actuarial.
- Provide training and support to team members.
Key Performance Indicators:
- Successful delivery and implementation of reserving analysis and/or initiatives into the business (including reserving innovation and demonstration of adding value)
- Quality of reserve analyses is fit for purpose and robust
- Compliance with agreed business procedures and Company policies
- Positive feedback from team, business partners and stakeholders
- Continuous professional development and enhancement of business and technical experience
- Successful delivery and implementation of process efficiencies or improvements in our effectiveness
- If nearly qualified, exam progress toward achievement of local (IFo A) qualification consistent with local exam study plan
- If nearly qualified, effectively use study time to pass exams, effective scores for all exams attempted
- Developing business relationships with Actuarial, Finance, Underwriting, IT, Claims.
- Liaise with actuarial colleagues in the Centre of Excellence, Group Actuarial
- Consults closely with all parties on the development of reserving methodologies.
- Some direct contact with auditors or other insurance regulatory bodies or service providers as required
- Strong industry network including Society of Actuaries in Ireland (SAI) and UK Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFo A)
Qualifications/Experience:
- Ideal candidate will have a previous experience working in a similar role in the general insurance industry.
- Track record of actuarial reserving and supporting the business delivering change in a complex environment.
- Qualified or nearly qualified member of a recognised professional Actuarial Organisation (IFo A, SAI, CAS, DAV, SAV etc).
- High level of numeracy and computer literacy.
- Strong Excel skills. Strong VBA, Access, Word, Power Point and other technical software skills (e.g. Res Q, SAS) are desirable.
- Strong analytical skills and decision-making ability.
- Demonstrate a logical, methodical and systematic approach to work while also being able to adhere to strict deadlines.
- Self-motivation with the ability to suggest solutions to problems desirable.
Non Technical Competencies:
- Excellent organizational and planning skills;
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels;
- Ability to think clearly and logically;
- Ability to establish and maintain constructive business relationships with all contacts inside and outside the Company;
- Ability to seek out and use all available sources of information to make informed decisions and to solve problems;
- Positive and flexible attitude to change;
- Ability to think creatively to solve problems;
- Constructive and supportive working style;
- Team player;
- Customer focused approach.
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