US Globals and Canada Property Actuary (Hybrid)

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Are you ready to tackle complex property treaty evaluations while working with some of the largest carriers worldwide? Join our dynamic team where analytical expertise meets innovative thinking in a collaborative environment that values diverse perspectives!

About the Role

As a US Globals and Canada Property Actuary, you'll bring your analytical prowess to evaluate complex property treaties spanning US commercial and personal lines, as well as international exposures. Working directly with the Head of US Globals and Canada Property CUO, you'll shape high-impact reinsurance strategies while collaborating with a cross-functional team of experts.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead complex non-catastrophe treaty costing across US Globals and Canada Property portfolios, developing expected loss estimates and appropriate loss distributions
  • Drive portfolio-level analytics to inform strategic decisions and optimize performance across both markets
  • Develop and enhance actuarial models and costing parameters that support the broad property business
  • Collaborate with key stakeholders including external clients, broker actuaries, client managers, reserving teams, and senior leadership
  • Ensure costing adequacy by quantifying the impact of contract features, underwriting exposures, and emerging legal, regulatory, and societal trends
  • Represent Swiss Re as a thought leader in the Property space through active engagement with clients, brokers, and industry associations


About the Team

The US Globals and Canada Property CUO desk plays a pivotal role in evaluating some of Swiss Re's most complex property treaties-both in terms of underlying exposures and innovative structures. Our US Globals clients include some of the largest carriers worldwide, and our work spans US commercial and personal lines, as well as international exposures.

Our team is a collaborative blend of underwriters and actuaries who partner closely to deliver tailored solutions for our clients. We operate across multiple locations-Armonk, NY; Schaumburg, IL; and Toronto, Canada-bringing diverse perspectives and expertise to every challenge.

Together, we thrive as a dynamic, forward-thinking group. We embrace complexity, champion innovation, and continuously raise the bar for excellence in US Property Globals and Canada CUO.

About You

You are a dynamic, strategic thinker who thrives in a fast-paced environment. With a strong analytical mindset and natural curiosity, you uncover insights from data and translate them into compelling narratives. You approach challenges proactively, solve complex problems with creativity, and foster collaboration to drive shared success.

We are looking for candidates who meet these requirements:

  • Minimum 3 years of experience in reinsurance or primary pricing, portfolio management or reserving function (property experience a plus)
  • Understanding of (re)insurance underwriting, market trends, and strategy drivers for insurers, along with their broader industry implications
  • Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field (required); on path to obtain ACAS or FCAS designation preferred
  • Ability to present complex analyses to diverse stakeholders, both internally and externally
  • Demonstrated team-building skills and a collaborative mindset


These are additional nice to have:

  • Experience with property treaty pricing and evaluation
  • Knowledge of US and Canadian insurance markets and regulations
  • Advanced degree in actuarial science, mathematics, statistics, or related field
  • Experience with programming languages (R, Python) and data visualization tools
  • Ability to manage projects in a fast-paced environment


About Swiss Re

Swiss Re is one of the world's leading providers of reinsurance, insurance and other forms of insurance-based risk transfer, working to make the world more resilient. We anticipate and manage a wide variety of risks, from natural catastrophes and climate change to cybercrime. We cover both Property & Casualty and Life & Health. Combining experience with creative thinking and cutting-edge expertise, we create new opportunities and solutions for our clients. This is possible thanks to the collaboration of more than 14,000 employees across the world.

Our success depends on our ability to build an inclusive culture encouraging fresh perspectives and innovative thinking. We embrace a workplace where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive and develop professionally regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, skillset, thought or other characteristics. In our inclusive and flexible environment everyone can bring their authentic selves to work and their passion for sustainability.

If you are an experienced professional returning to the workforce after a career break, we encourage you to apply for open positions that match your skills and experience.

Swiss Re is an equal opportunity employer. It is our practice to recruit, hire and promote without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, pregnancy, sexual orientations, marital status, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Decisions on employment are solely based on an individual's qualifications for the position being filled.

During the recruitment process, reasonable accommodations for disabilities are available upon request. If contacted for an interview, please inform the Recruiter/HR Professional of the accommodation needed.

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