
Pricing Actuary, P&C
Swiss Re
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Zurich • Switzerland
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Salary
💰 CHF 98,000 - CHF 146,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Develop and review costing models and parameters, including rate calibrations, trend factors, and frequency/severity models
- Implement and validate parameter and model updates in productive underwriting systems with thorough quality assurance
- Monitor and analyze rating model accuracy on a portfolio level and prioritize necessary updates
- Provide expert advice on actuarial and structuring aspects for complex facultative deals to underwriters worldwide
- Coach and mentor temporary staff, such as interns and colleagues on job rotations
Requirements
- Master's degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Physics or equivalent quantitative/statistical fields and/or actuarial qualifications
- 1-4 years of experience in insurance or reinsurance in a quantitative role
- Proficient English communication skills (both written and verbal)
- Programming skills in Python, Power BI, R, or SQL
- Intent to pursue actuarial qualification
- Ability to translate non-actuarial concepts from underwriters, risk engineers, or wording specialists into actuarial models
- Skill in explaining actuarial techniques in simple terms and training others on costing methods and tools
Benefits
- Attractive performance-based annual bonus
- Hybrid work model allowing at least three days in the office per week
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
costing modelsrate calibrationstrend factorsfrequency/severity modelsmodel updatesrating model accuracyPythonPower BIRSQL
Soft Skills
communication skillscoachingmentoringexplaining actuarial techniquestraining
Certifications
Master's degreeactuarial qualificationsintent to pursue actuarial qualification