Lead Actuary

Time Type: Full time

Worker Type: Employee

The Opportunity

Primary Responsibilities

• Leads portfolio studies to refresh pricing parameters including loss cost, frequency, severity, credibility, and other components.
• Leads updates to pricing raters and tools to accommodate business feedback and newest studies.
• Leverages large datasets to support analysis and appropriate actuarial judgement and business acumen when data is thin or otherwise lacking.
• Clear communication of studies to business partners and demonstrates a clear understanding of business priorities.
• Identifies gaps in data capture tools and schemas and develops plans to bridge these gaps.
• Supports reporting and ad hoc requests for portfolio using pricing tools and databases as needed.

Required Education

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience

Required Experience

• 7 years relevant experience

Preferred Competencies/Skills

• Transactional pricing
• Exposure to Construction or Excess Casualty P&C lines of business.
• Ability to leverage modern tools and programming languages, e.g., SQL, R, Python, etc., to develop analysis.
• Implement planning to prioritize, organize, measure work.
• Influence team to adopt recommendations.
• Adapt and be flexible in a complex changing environment.
• Choose a solution to a problem even in ambiguous or difficult situations.
• Clearly and confidently convey information to a wide audience.
• Keep an open mind, consider unique approaches and be open to change and considerable variety in the workplace.
• Utilize accurate and thorough approach to budgetary information gathering and proposal preparation.
• Utilize motivational, inspirational and enthusiastic approach to team leading and management.
• Establish a high degree of trust and credibility with others.

Preferred Education Specifics

• Degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, Economics or other quantitative field

Preferred Experience

• 7+ years of experience in property and casualty actuarial field.
• Experience with actuarial analyses or predictive modeling in area of responsibility.
• Increasing levels of responsibility.

Preferred Licenses/Certifications

• 7+ casualty actuarial exams

Preferred Knowledge

• Advanced working knowledge of current and possible future policies, practices, trends, technology and information affecting the business and organization.
• Advanced working knowledge of computer systems and software.
• Current and contemporary actuarial pricing and reserving techniques and best practices.

About QBE

We can never really predict what’s around the corner, but at QBE we’re asking the right questions to enable a more resilient future by helping those around us build strength and embrace change to their advantage.

We’re an international insurer that’s building momentum towards realizing our vision of becoming the most consistent and innovative risk partner.

And our people will be at the center of our success. We’re proud to work together, and encourage each other to enable resilience for our customers, our environment, our economies and our communities.

With more than 12,000 people working across 27 countries, we’re big enough to make a real impact, but small enough to provide a friendly workplace, where people are down-to-earth, passionate, and kind.

We believe this is our moment: What if it was yours too?

Your career at QBE — let’s make it happen!

US Only - Travel Frequency

• Infrequent (approximately 1-4 trips annually)

US Only - Physical Demands

• General office jobs: Work is generally performed in an office environment in which there is not substantial exposure to adverse environmental conditions.
• Must have the ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to operate basic office equipment including telephone, headset and computer.
• Incumbent must be able to lift basic office equipment up to 20 lbs.

US Only - Disclaimer

To successfully perform this job, the individual must be able to perform each essential job responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential job responsibilities.

Job Type

• Manager

Global Disclaimer

The duties listed in this job description do not limit the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the duties normally to be performed in the position or those occasionally assigned outside an employee’s normal duties.

Inclusion of Diversity

At QBE, we are deeply committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where each person is valued and respected for their authentic selves.

Compensation

Base pay offered will vary depending on education, experience, skills, geographic location and business needs.

Annual Salary Range: $152,000 - $228,000

Benefit Highlights

You are more than your work – and QBE is more than a workplace, which is why QBE provides you with the benefits, support and flexibility to help you concentrate on living your best life personally and professionally.

Employees scheduled over 30 hours a week will have access to comprehensive medical, dental, vision and wellbeing benefits that enable you to take care of your health.

We also offer a competitive 401(k) contribution and a paid-time off program.

In addition, our paid-family and care-giver leaves are available to support our employees and their families.

Regular full-time and part-time employees will also be eligible for QBE’s annual discretionary bonus plan based on business and individual performance.

At QBE, we understand that exceptional employee benefits go beyond mere coverage and compensation.

We recognize the importance of flexibility in the work environment to promote a healthy balance, and we are committed to facilitating personal and professional integration for our employees.

If this role necessitates a hybrid working model, candidates must be open to attending the office 8-12 days per month.