Swiss Re

Pricing Actuary, P&C

Swiss Re

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: ZurichSwitzerland

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Salary

💰 CHF 98,000 - CHF 146,000 per year

Job Level

Tech Stack

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