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<article class="article article--details article--separator-not regular-fields--cols-2Z">Working Schedule: Full-TimeWork Arrangement: HybridRelocation Assistance Available: YesPosted Date: 10-Jan-2025Job ID: 6064Description and RequirementsJob Overview:The Group/(EB) Products Actuary will play a critical role in driving the growth and profitability of MetLife Gulf’s Employee Benefits business operation across UAE, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, and Bahrain through group medical, life, and disability insurance products.This position involves developing pricing strategies, designing new insurance products, and enhancing existing offerings to meet the evolving needs of our customers and the market.The successful candidate will possess a deep understanding of group medical and life insurance products, financial modeling, and regulatory requirements, combined with a strategic mindset and a passion for innovation.Key Relationships:Reports to: Group Products Actuarial Director GulfOther Key Stakeholders: Head of Product Gulf, Head of EB Underwriting Gulf, Head of EB SalesKey Responsibilities:<ul><li>Design and price competitive insurance products for group medical, life, and disability lines, ensuring alignment with business objectives and local market demands.</li><li>Develop and maintain actuarial models for pricing and financial projections, ensuring accuracy and compliance with MetLife’s Actuarial Practice Standards.</li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including underwriting, sales, finance, and claims, to ensure product offerings are effectively positioned and supported.</li><li>Monitor the financial performance of products, analyzing variances and trends to recommend pricing adjustments and product enhancements as needed.</li><li>Prepare and present detailed reports and proposals to senior management, providing insights and recommendations based on actuarial analysis.</li><li>Stay informed of legislative and regulatory changes that may impact product offerings and ensure compliance with all applicable local laws and regulations.</li></ul>Experience, Skills and Competencies:<ul><li>Bachelor's or Master's degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field.</li><li>Qualified (fellow/associate) & nearly qualified actuary in one of the recognized actuarial organizations.</li><li>Minimum of 5 years of pricing and product development experience focusing on group medical, life, and disability insurance.</li><li>Strong proficiency in data analytics tools such as Alteryx, SAS, and data visualization platforms such as Power BI, Tableau, Qlikview.</li><li>Problem solver with excellent analytical and decision-making skills.</li><li>Proven ability to communicate complex actuarial concepts to non-technical stakeholders.</li><li>Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment, collaborating across functions.</li><li>Leadership, management, excellent written and verbal communication skills.</li></ul>About MetLife:MetLife, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, is one of the world’s leading financial services companies, providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits, and asset management to individual and institutional customers.With operations in more than 40 markets, we hold leading positions in the United States, Latin America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.Our purpose is simple - to help our colleagues, customers, communities, and the world at large create a more confident future.United by purpose and guided by empathy, we’re inspired to transform the next century in financial services.At MetLife, it’s All Together Possible. Join us!</article>

Working ScheduleFull-TimeWork ArrangementHybridRelocation Assistance AvailableNoPosted Date06-Nov-2024Job ID5201Description and RequirementsThe Team You Will JoinAs an Actuarial Associate, you will join a collaborative team of professionals dedicated to delivering high-quality actuarial analysis and insights. The team comprises individuals with varying levels of experience, from seasoned actuaries to emerging talent, all working together to support the organization's financial objectives and regulatory compliance.Team members are committed to fostering a supportive environment where knowledge sharing and continuous learning are encouraged.The OpportunityWe are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Actuarial Associate to join our dynamic team, with a critical role to contribute on IFRS 17 valuations. This role provides an excellent opportunity for an aspiring actuary to develop their skills and gain valuable experience in the insurance industry.The successful candidate will support the actuarial team in performing preparation, review, analysis, and reporting activities related to IFRS 17, the new accounting standard for insurance contracts. The candidate will also be involved in assessments of best estimate assumptions including impact analysis, value of new business, KPI monitoring, solvency projection and monitoring, as well as any other support required by the Gulf Chief Actuary.How You’ll Help Us Build a Confident Future (Key Responsibilities)<ul><li>Lead the preparation of quarterly reserve analysis files including performing the necessary checks and controls to ensure reasonableness of the results:
- Support in the evaluation of the impact of valuation assumptions and valuation model changes under IFRS 17- Support in identifying and implementing enhancements to our IFRS 17 data, systems, and processes</li><li>Lead the Quarterly/Monthly Statutory & LDTI Valuation including timely data gathering, preparation and review of all actuarial related entries, trend analysis, and analysis and explanation of results to management.</li><li>Create necessary reports and documentation to support IFRS 17 valuation results.</li><li>Manage multiple regulators as well as various auditors across the Gulf countries.</li><li>Develop your skills by actively participating in training programs and pursuing actuarial exams to enhance knowledge and skills in the field.</li><li>Coordinate and collaborate with senior actuarial staff, finance professionals, and other departments such as Products, Operations, and IT to ensure alignment and compliance with IFRS 17 requirements.</li></ul>What You Need to Succeed (Required Qualifications)<ul><li>Working towards Associate of US Society of Actuaries or UK Institute of Actuaries or equivalent</li><li>Bachelor degree in Mathematics, Actuarial Science or related field</li><li>At least 3-5 years of total experience including 2 years in Actuarial Valuation</li><li>Advanced skills in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint</li><li>Proficient practical and theoretical knowledge of pricing, reserving, and actuarial analysis</li><li>Fluent in English</li></ul>What Can Give You an Edge (Additional Skills)<ul><li>Good inter-personal skills, problem solving, and ability to work under pressure.</li><li>Team Player & Flexible</li><li>Fluent in Local Language will be an advantage</li><li>Knowledge of Local Valuation Regulations</li></ul>About MetLifeRecognized on Fortune magazine's list of the 2024 "World's Most Admired Companies" and Fortune World’s 25 Best Workplaces™ for 2024, MetLife, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, is one of the world’s leading financial services companies; providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits, and asset management to individual and institutional customers.With operations in more than 40 markets, we hold leading positions in the United States, Latin America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. Our purpose is simple - to help our colleagues, customers, communities, and the world at large create a more confident future.United by purpose and guided by empathy, we’re inspired to transform the next century in financial services. At MetLife, it’s All Together Possible. Join us!

The Senior Actuarial Analyst will work on different areas of actuarial practice related to the Underwriting Department for Health Reinsurance business using actuarially and statistically accepted methods. They will work closely with different members of the team and will be supervised by both the Actuarial Assistant Manager(s) and the Actuarial Manager.They are expected to work independently at times and under more supervision depending on the nature of the project.What you doThe Senior Actuarial Analyst is expected to work on various projects and tasks handled by the Actuarial team, which includes, but is not limited to the following:<ul><li>Developing, testing and maintaining the pricing tools used by internal and external underwriters</li><li>Maintaining and enhancing the other models and tools used in the department</li><li>Assisting in the reporting of reinsurance statements</li><li>Analyzing reinsurance treaties – new opportunities and renewals</li><li>Carrying out pricing exercises and setting the book rates for different products and markets</li><li>Portfolio monitoring & profitability analysis</li><li>Assisting in underwriting and pricing large policies / special arrangements</li><li>Carrying out experience analyses</li><li>Assisting in the reserving exercises</li></ul>When carrying out these tasks, they are required to:<ul><li>Maintain proper documentation of all work performed and prepare manuals / technical sheets when needed</li><li>Adhere to professional standards when communicating findings and recommendations</li></ul>What you bring<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree; Certification in Actuarial Science background preferred</li><li>4 years of relevant experience, particularly in health insurance. Good knowledge of reinsurance principles is a plus.</li><li>Fluency in English and Arabic</li><li>High analytical skills and numerical ability, including analyzing and interpreting complex data</li><li>A high degree of proficiency and experience in Excel and in VBA (or other programming languages like R and SQL) are required. Experience in Alteryx is a plus.</li><li>Legally permitted to work in the country of operations</li></ul>What you offer<ul><li>Strong attention to detail</li><li>Strong project management and time management skills</li><li>Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines</li><li>Ability to work independently</li><li>High level of discretion in dealing with confidential information</li><li>Ability to collaborate with other teammates at all levels and maintain a strong team spirit</li></ul>

The Senior Actuarial Analyst will work on different areas of actuarial practice related to the Underwriting Department for Health Reinsurance business using actuarially and statistically accepted methods. They will work closely with different members of the team and will be supervised by both the Actuarial Assistant Manager(s) and the Actuarial Manager.They are expected to work independently at times under little guidance and other times under more supervision, depending on the nature of the project.What you doThe Senior Actuarial Analyst is expected to work on various projects and tasks handled by the Actuarial team, which includes, but is not limited to the following:<ul><li>Developing, testing and maintaining the pricing tools used by internal and external underwriters</li><li>Maintaining and enhancing the other models and tools used in the department</li><li>Assisting in the reporting of reinsurance statements</li><li>Analyzing reinsurance treaties – new opportunities and renewals</li><li>Carrying out pricing exercises and setting the book rates for different products and markets</li><li>Portfolio monitoring & profitability analysis</li><li>Assisting in underwriting and pricing large policies / special arrangements</li><li>Carrying out experience analyses</li><li>Assisting in the reserving exercises</li></ul>When carrying out these tasks, they are required to:<ul><li>Maintain proper documentation of all work performed and prepare manuals / technical sheets when needed</li><li>Adhere to professional standards when communicating findings and recommendations</li></ul>What you bring<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree; Certification in Actuarial Science background preferred</li><li>4 years of relevant experience, particularly in health insurance. Good knowledge of reinsurance principles is a plus.</li><li>Fluency in English and Arabic</li><li>High analytical skills and numerical ability, including analyzing and interpreting complex data</li><li>A high degree of proficiency and experience in Excel and in VBA (or other programming languages like R and SQL) are required. Experience in Alteryx is a plus.</li><li>Legally permitted to work in the country of operations</li></ul>What you offer<ul><li>Strong attention to detail</li><li>Strong project management and time management skills</li><li>Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines</li><li>Ability to work independently</li><li>High level of discretion in dealing with and handling confidential information</li><li>Ability to collaborate with other teammates at all levels and maintain a strong team spirit</li></ul>

Job purpose:Responsible for supporting on local statutory valuations and quarterly GAAP close of all Gulf countries within regulatory deadlines in accordance with prescribed regulations/principles with clear explanation to various stakeholders.Assist in review of new regulations related to actuarial including impact analysis. Carry out experience studies to propose best estimate assumptions for Statutory and GAAP Valuations and Value of New Business (VNB). Support Quarterly Value of Gulf New Business Analysis and Discussions.Review and support annually on Gulf Policyholders’ Bonuses and Crediting Rates. Any other support need by Gulf Chief Actuary.Job description:Carry out all work related to local Statutory Valuations including:<ul><li>Getting all the reports and information from Home Office and other departments</li><li>Support on completing all the Regulatory Forms</li><li>Support on responding to queries from both Auditors and Regulators</li><li>Coordinating the sign off on Regulatory forms from the Appointed Actuary</li><li>Ensuring timely submission to the Regulator within the deadline</li></ul>Full Support on Quarterly/Monthly US GAAP Valuation including:<ul><li>Ensuring that all data has been provided to the Production unit on time</li><li>Reviewing all Actuarial Entries, comparing with prior quarters</li><li>Reasonability and Trend Analysis</li><li>Support the Gulf Chief Actuary in explaining the results to management</li></ul>Support the Gulf Chief Actuary on the following:<ul><li>Updating the Actuarial policies, procedures and controls</li><li>Preparing actuarial reports and complying with the other actuarial reporting obligations required by law, instructions and circulars</li><li>Advise on, monitor, investigate and report on the setting of premiums, as well as on risks that significantly affect the ability to meet liabilities to policyholders, capital requirements, solvency position and technical provisions</li><li>Monitor solvency position for the Gulf region and the risks that significantly affect the ability to meet liabilities to policyholders, capital requirements and technical provisions.</li><li>Keeping up to-date on local regulatory developments especially related to Actuarial Valuation and Solvency Requirements and carry out impact analysis of new regulations</li></ul>Carry Out Annual Experience Studies:<ul><li>Including Mortality, Lapse, Expense, Interest and Premium Persistency</li><li>Coordinate with relevant departments to get the information and reports</li><li>Compare the results with prior years and review for significant change</li><li>Propose Best Estimate Assumptions for Gulf Statutory and GAAP Valuation and VNB</li></ul>Qualifications, Experience & Skills:<ul><li>Associate of US Society of Actuaries or UK Institute of Actuaries or equivalent</li><li>At least 5-7 years of total experience including 2 years in Actuarial Valuation</li><li>Communication &amp; Multi-Tasking Skills</li><li>Team Members &amp; Flexible</li><li>Fluent in English</li><li>Fluent in Local Language will be an advantage</li><li>Computer Literate including Excel, Word and Power-point</li><li>Proficient practical and theoretical knowledge of pricing, reserving, and actuarial analysis</li><li>Knowledge of Local Valuation Regulations</li></ul>

Milliman’s Dubai Practice is looking to appoint an experienced consulting actuary, specialized in health-related work, to lead Milliman’s health projects across the Middle East.As a part of our team, you will support the development and delivery of a diverse range of consulting activities across multiple countries in the Middle East including pricing and reserving, development and review of mandatory benefit packages, and implementation of value-based reimbursement mechanisms, including DRGs.Department: Actuarial – HealthMilliman is one of the world’s leading consulting firms providing actuarial consulting related to retirement funding and healthcare financing, enterprise risk management and regulatory compliance, data analytics, and business transformation, as well as a range of other consulting and technology solutions.Milliman currently provides actuarial and consulting services to insurers, government entities and other stakeholders across the GCC countries.Key responsibilities:<ul><li>Line manager for the healthcare actuarial team based in both Dubai and Riyadh offices</li><li>Providing guidance to actuarial team to prepare appropriate analysis and modelling</li><li>Review and refinement of analysis and reports produced by the actuarial team for both private health insurers and government entities</li><li>Prepare and present results and recommendations to clients for consideration</li><li>Coordinating input from global consultants to develop responses to relevant RFPs</li><li>Project management, including preparing detailed project plans, monitoring progress, and managing project budgets</li><li>Liaising with key client contacts to obtain required data and information and provide project status updates</li><li>Ensure adherence to Milliman’s policies and processes throughout all activities</li></ul>Educational requirements:<ul><li>An undergraduate degree pursuing actuarial science, mathematics, or another major with quantitative course work</li><li>Must be a qualified actuary registered as a Fellow of a recognized global actuarial body</li><li>Outstanding academic record</li><li>Excellent knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Powerpoint etc.)</li></ul>Experience and skill requirements:<ul><li>Minimum of 10 years of actuarial experience, of which at least 5 years should be post-qualification experience, with a substantial part of the experience in health-related work</li><li>Superior math aptitude and strong analytical ability</li><li>Experience with reserving and pricing techniques for health insurance products</li><li>Experience with a wide range of actuarial concepts specific to health systems, such as utilisation, clinical coding systems, Diagnosis-Related Groupers, bundled payments, population health management, value-based healthcare, etc</li><li>Ability to translate complex actuarial concepts into simpler ideas for a non-actuarial audience</li><li>Significant client facing experience, including experience with presenting technical content to senior stakeholders</li><li>Project management experience</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills</li><li>Strong attention to detail</li><li>Good organizational skills</li><li>Ability to work both independently and as part of a team</li><li>Ability to work under pressure</li><li>Must be willing to travel regularly throughout the region</li></ul>

Milliman is one of the world's leading actuarial consulting firms. We are currently looking for an experienced and highly skilled Senior Life Actuary to join our team in Dubai.The ideal candidate will have a strong background in life insurance actuarial practices, with a demonstrated ability to deliver strategic insights and guide a team towards meeting the client's objectives.Department: Actuarial – LifeMilliman is one of the world’s leading consulting firms providing actuarial consulting related to retirement funding and healthcare financing, enterprise risk management and regulatory compliance, data analytics, and business transformation, as well as a range of other consulting and technology solutions.Milliman currently provides actuarial and consulting services to insurers, government entities and other stakeholders across the GCC countries.Key responsibilities<ul><li>Lead the Life Actuarial department, managing a diverse team based in both Dubai and Riyadh offices</li><li>Providing guidance to actuarial team to prepare appropriate analysis and modelling</li><li>Work on a wide range of life insurance assignments including valuation, IFRS17 implementation, pricing and product development, experience studies, embedded value calculations, reinsurance, and capital modeling</li><li>Ensuring regular reporting requirements are completed on time, accurately and with the appropriate controls</li><li>Review and refinement of analysis and reports produced by the actuarial team</li><li>Prepare and present results and recommendations to clients for consideration</li><li>Oversee the design and development of new life insurance products.</li><li>Project management, including preparing detailed project plans, monitoring progress, and managing project budgets</li><li>Liaising with key client contacts to obtain required data and information and provide project status updates</li><li>Ensure adherence to Milliman’s policies and processes throughout all activities</li></ul>Educational requirements<ul><li>An undergraduate degree pursuing actuarial science, mathematics, or another major with quantitative course work</li><li>Must be a qualified actuary registered as a Fellow of a recognized global actuarial body</li><li>Outstanding academic record</li><li>Excellent knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Powerpoint etc.)</li></ul>Experience and skill requirements<ul><li>A minimum of 10 years' experience in the life insurance actuarial field.</li><li>Superior math aptitude and strong analytical ability</li><li>Profound experience in valuation, IFRS17, pricing and product development, experience studies, embedded value calculations, reinsurance, and capital modeling</li><li>Ability to translate complex actuarial concepts into simpler ideas for a non-actuarial audience</li><li>Significant client facing experience, including experience with presenting technical content to senior stakeholders</li><li>Proven track record in managing and leading teams to deliver high-quality actuarial services.</li><li>Project management experience</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills</li><li>Strong attention to detail</li><li>Good organizational skills</li><li>Ability to work both independently and as part of a team</li><li>Ability to work under pressure</li><li>Must be willing to travel regularly throughout the region</li></ul>

Milliman Dubai is looking for an actuarial intern who has a strong desire to expand their actuarial skills, is committed to obtaining Fellowship, and has a career goal of becoming an actuarial consultant.Qualifications<ul><li>Education: Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Actuarial Science, or related field.</li><li>Experience: No experience required, but previous actuarial internship experience is a plus.</li><li>Licenses &amp; Certifications: Must have passed at least one actuarial exam.</li></ul>Skills<ul><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.</li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.</li><li>Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word.</li></ul>Behaviors<ul><li>Self-motivated and driven to succeed.</li><li>Ability to work independently and in a team environment.</li><li>Attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks.</li></ul>Motivations<ul><li>Desire to learn and expand actuarial knowledge.</li><li>Commitment to obtaining Fellowship and becoming an actuarial consultant.</li></ul>

A qualified actuary with at least 5 years of experience in life insurance pricing, product evaluation, and risk management. Must have experience with universal life and variable universal life products, FCRs, ERM, reinsurance, and IFRS 17. Strong knowledge of reserving methods and solvency requirements is required.Qualifications:Fellow (Qualified) of a recognized International Actuarial Association.Minimum of a relevant university degree.Roles and Responsibilities:<ul><li>Financial services experience in the insurance field, either in a regulator or working for one or more financial firms.</li><li>Demonstrate technical expertise in life insurance, actuarial and risk management.</li><li>Risk specialist knowledge will include: insurance risk (underwriting, reserving and catastrophe risk), market risk and operational risk.</li><li>Demonstrate a full understanding of the insurance company’s business model.</li><li>Demonstrate a high level of knowledge of trends and practices within the insurance industry.</li></ul>Specific/Desirable Skills:<ol><li>Expected to operate at a high technical standard.</li><li>Experience of working in, or with key stakeholders.</li><li>Sound knowledge of the insurance regulatory environment and Solvency II risk-based capital regime.</li><li>Experience of working as, or with, members of the actuarial profession and understanding of the professional standards required.</li><li>Experience of Accounting &amp; Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) as they relate to insurance (e.g., IFRS 9, IFRS 17).</li><li>Ability to explain complex technical issues in a simple and accessible manner.</li></ol>Personal Characteristics:<ul><li>Interpersonal, influencing and negotiation skills.</li><li>Recognized life insurance actuary and well-respected by peers.</li></ul>Certifications:Fellowship (Qualified), with at least 5 years of relevant experience.

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