Senior Portfolio Actuary - Liability Lead

Company: Swiss Re - Schweizerische R--ckversicherungs-Gesel
Location: Schaumburg
Posted on: March 4, 2025

Job Description:

Senior Portfolio Actuary - Liability LeadLocations:Chicago, IL, US -Kansas City, MO, US -Schaumburg, IL, US -New York, NY, US -Armonk, NY, USJoin us and make a meaningful impact at Swiss Re by driving innovation and advancing the future of US Casualty pricing.About the TeamJoin the US Casualty Pricing Team at Swiss Re, where we lead the way in evaluating some of the most complex US Casualty treaties. Our team blends deep actuarial expertise with innovative approaches to pricing and risk assessment. We are passionate about uncovering trends, leveraging data-driven insights, and translating our findings into actionable solutions that drive meaningful business outcomes.With team members based in Armonk, NY; Schaumburg, IL; and Kansas City, MO, we thrive as a dynamic, collaborative group. Together, we embrace challenges, champion innovation, and set new standards for excellence in US Casualty pricing and portfolio management.About the Role
Are you a creative and experienced actuary with deep expertise in US Liability and a passion for making a difference? We are seeking a strategic and innovative professional to drive actuarial excellence for Swiss Re's US General Liability and Umbrella portfolio. In this role, you will report directly to the Head of Casualty Pricing North America and drive all actuarial activities for US Liability, from pricing complex treaties to conducting trend and portfolio analyses, while building market-leading insights.Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate actuarial analyses for Swiss Re's US Liability portfolio, delivering quantitative support to the US Casualty Desks and Market Units to enhance underwriting performance and portfolio steering.
• Own and manage portfolio-level costing parameters, actuarial models, and oversight for Swiss Re's US General Liability and Umbrella lines.
• Partner with key stakeholders - including external clients, Casualty Portfolio Managers, Underwriting Desk Heads, Client Markets, Reserving, and Swiss Re Senior Management - to assess deals, portfolios, and costing parameters using internal and external data sources.
• Ensure high costing adequacy in treaty pricing by quantifying the impact of factors such as contract features, underwriting exposures, legal, regulatory, and societal trends.
• Represent and position Swiss Re as a leading player in the Casualty space by engaging with clients, brokers, and industry associations and actively participating in renewal calls, meetings, and underwriting audits.About You
  You are an outstanding actuary with a proven ability to combine technical expertise, strategic thinking, and leadership to deliver results. A natural problem-solver, you are curious, creative, and motivated to take ownership of complex challenges. You thrive on collaborating with diverse stakeholders and driving innovation in the Casualty space.Qualifications
  • Experience: Minimum 8 years of experience in a reinsurance or primary pricing, portfolio management, or reserving function for Casualty lines of business.
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field (required); ACAS or FCAS designation is strongly preferred.
  • Market knowledge: Deep knowledge of the US Liability market, including General Liability and Umbrella, is essential.
  • Strategic Insight: Excellent understanding of underwriting approaches, the market environment, and key strategy drivers for insurers, along with their broader industry implications.
  • Leadership: Proven ability to lead projects and deliver results.
  • Communication: Exceptional ability to present complex analyses to diverse stakeholders, both internally and externally.
  • Collaboration: A collaborative mindset with demonstrated success in fostering teamwork and building partnerships.
  • Business Acumen: Skilled at integrating forward-looking market views into underwriting decisions.
  • Flexibility: Willingness to travel domestically on a limited basis, primarily for client engagements.
    For the states of Colorado, California, Washington and New York the estimated base salary range for this position is $169,000 to $294,000. The specific salary offered for this, or any given role will take into account a number of factors including but not limited to job location, scope of role, qualifications, complexity/specialization/scarcity of talent, experience, education, and employer budget. At Swiss Re, we take a "total compensation approach" when making compensation decisions. This means that we consider all components of compensation in their totality (such as base pay, short-and long-term incentives, and benefits offered), in setting individual compensation.About Swiss ReSwiss 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.
    
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