Associate Actuary - Tools & Governance
* We will consider candidates in Princeton (NJ) or New York City (NY)
Munich Re Specialty Insurance (MRSI) provides extensive, specialty property and casualty insurance solutions to customers through select brokers, Managing General Agents, program administrators, cover holders and insurtech partners. Products include: property, casualty, professional liability and other specialty insurance solutions. Our comprehensive, customized solutions are provided by A+ rated carriers and are tailored to clients' needs. We offer superior service levels, industry-recognized underwriting and claims expertise and innovative approaches to complex and evolving risks.
Munich Re Specialty Insurance (MRSI) is a description for the insurance business operations of affiliated companies in the Munich Re Group that share a common directive to offer and deliver specialty property and casualty insurance products and services in North America. For more information on MRSI, including licensing, regulatory-required, and other information on the operating companies, visit https://www.munichre.com/us-non-life/en/general/munich-re-specialty-insurance-disclosures.html.
The Opportunity
In this position you will:
- Support the launch of new products and expand the capabilities of existing products in property, casualty, professional liability, and specialty lines of business.
- Assist in the rebuild of our pricing systems in Python
- Participate in development and update of Actuarial models and databases through formula development, research on methodologies, and collaboration on technical teams.
- Strong understanding and ability to discuss and apply the use of existing & new actuarial concepts/techniques involving exposure adjustments, trend, loss development, exposure rating, et al with some assistance/guidance.
- Identification of data issues requiring specialized actuarial attention
Successful candidates will possess the following skills/capabilities:
- Significant progress toward membership in the Casualty Actuarial Society, as demonstrated by five or more CAS exams.
- Four or more years of experience in insurance pricing, preferably supporting commercial or specialty insurance products.
- Robust understanding of pricing techniques, including ratemaking and predictive modeling.
- Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to influence and negotiate with others and create acceptance for proposals.
- Experience in R, Python, SAS or other statistical software in insurance pricing applications.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
The Company is open to considering candidates in Princeton, NJ and NYC.
The salary range posted below applies to the Company's NYC location.
The base salary range anticipated for this position is $107,700 - 158,000, plus opportunity for company bonus based upon a percentage of eligible pay. In addition, the company makes available a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, 401k match, retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).
The salary estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for candidates hired in this position in NYC. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. Most candidates will start in the bottom half of the range.
At Munich Re US, we see Diversity and Inclusion as a solution to the challenges and opportunities all around us. Our goal is to foster an inclusive culture and build a workforce that reflects the customers we serve and the communities in which we live and work. We strive to provide a workplace where all of our colleagues feel respected, valued and empowered to achieve their very best every day. We recruit and develop talent with a focus on providing our customers the most innovative products and services.
We are an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Working at
Munich Re
Munich Re is a leading reinsurance company that provides insurance products to other insurance companies. The company was founded in 1880 and has grown to become one of the largest reinsurers in the world. Munich Re offers a wide range of reinsurance products, including property and casualty reinsurance, life and health reinsurance, and specialty reinsurance. In addition to traditional reinsurance products, the company also offers risk consulting and management services to help clients identify and mitigate potential risks. Munich Re has a strong reputation in the industry and is known for its expertise in underwriting and risk assessment. The company has operations in numerous countries around the world and is a key player in the global insurance market.