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    Pricing Actuary - London, United Kingdom - Canopius

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    Full time - Permanent
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    The Role:

    This is an opportunity to join a market-leading actuarial pricing team at a major global specialty (re)insurer, giving exposure to a wide range of products and pricing techniques.

    From day one you will be contributing to the development of sophisticated pricing models in a diverse range of classes, collaborating with specialist pricing actuaries and underwriters to assess multimillion-dollar deals.

    The right candidate will have at least 2 years' experience in a general insurance actuarial role. They will also have excellent statistical knowledge and be a confident, engaging communicator, who can convey complex ideas in a concise way to non-specialists. Prior Python knowledge is desirable but not essential.

    A full training package is provided, including a generous study allowance for the IFoA fellowship qualification.

    Responsibilities:

  • Take ownership of pricing models and case pricing for allocated classes of business.
  • Monitor the quality and accuracy of pricing data produced by pricing models.
  • Case pricing of large and/or complex risks.
  • Research key pricing assumptions and market rates.
  • Develop and maintain pricing models for London Market (re)insurance business using Python, Excel, VBA, R and SQL.
  • Provide assistance to underwriters in using pricing tools in a personable and professional manner.
  • Assist other teams in the Actuarial Function where resource is required and to help gain a breadth of knowledge and skills.
  • Skills and Experience:

  • High level of numeracy with an excellent examination track record.
  • Ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-specialists.
  • Strong understanding of general insurance with eagerness to further develop expertise.
  • Experienced in using statistical modelling techniques.
  • Excel and/or programming skills and a strong desire to develop these further.
  • Strong problem-solving skills. Ability to apply existing knowledge to a new problem to suggest solutions.
  • Working in an organised manner, producing clear documentation and audit trails.
  • Recognising the need to seek support appropriately from others in the team.
  • Prioritising work and assessing feasibility of deadlines.
  • Building relationships within the Actuarial team and with other teams around the business.
  • Excellent communication skills - both verbal and written.
  • Strong attention to detail and focused on the delivery of high quality work within agreed deadlines – including thorough self-review and error checking.
  • Our benefits

    We offer all employees a comprehensive benefits package that focuses on their whole wellbeing. This includes hybrid working, a competitive base salary, non-contributory pension, discretionary bonus, insurances including health (family) and dental cover, and many other benefits to enhance financial, physical, social and psychological health.

    About Canopius

    Canopius is a global specialty lines (re)insurer. We are one of the leading insurers in the Lloyd's of London insurance market with offices in the UK, US, Singapore, Australia and Bermuda.

    At Canopius we foster a distinctive, positive culture which enables us to bring our whole selves to work to flourish as people, and build a business which delivers profitable, sustainable results.

    Based in incredible new offices in the heart of the City of London, Canopius operates a flexible, hybrid working model and is committed to providing an environment that challenges employees to be their best and where everyone's unique contributions are recognised, valued and respected.

    We are fully committed to equal employment opportunities for all applicants and providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are made regardless of age, sex, gender identity, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, socio-economic background, religion or beliefs, marital or caring status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We encourage and welcome applicants from all diverse backgrounds.

    We make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and during employment. Please let us know if you require any information in an alternate format or any other reasonable adjustments.


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