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Director, Corporate Actuarial


Company : Munich Re


Location : chilliwack, British Columbia


Created : 2025-03-22


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

We care for humankind and that starts with our peopleOur greatest strength lies not in what we do but how we do it. Its the unique individual behind every piece of work who matters the most. Our people make Munich Re a global success. Working at Munich Re gives us access to the depth, breadth, and mindset we want in order to develop our full potential. Thats why a career at Munich Re is much more than just a job. Its an invitation to be your very best and make a positive impact on the world.Overview Do you enjoy building relationships and working collaboratively in a team environment with both internal, external and global stakeholders? Do you possess strong analytical and investigative competencies? As someone with excellent communication skills and business acumen, you will utilize exceptional interpersonal and influencing skills across all levels of the organization. Were looking for our next Director, Corporate Actuarial. Could It Be You?Reporting to the VP, the director will be responsible for leading, communicating, and streamlining the quarterly nominal and IFRS 17 reserving and forecast analysis for both the primary and/or reinsurance business.Need more details? Keep readingResponsibilities include:Leading the quarterly review of actual and forecasted claims and premium liabilities, including setting of assumptions and interpreting the nominal and IFRS 17 resultsDriving automation and complexity reduction and transitioning towards new ways of collaborationBe a change agent in to help business stakeholders understand nominal and IFRS 17 results and present results to senior executivesActively engage with Finance during the quarterly closing processes and support local regulatory financial reportingSupport Group financial reporting through quarterly reporting to Central Reserving using Group standard tools.Compilation of quarterly reserving management reporting, complete with analysis and communication, including local/group management/board presentationsWorking closely with a number of teams, including but not limited to Finance, Risk, Claims, Underwriting, other international operations and Central Reserving in Head Office (Munich) for various financial reporting, modelling, and data assumptions/trendsCoordinating auditor and regulatory requestsManage the preparation of the Appointed Actuary Report annually.Leveraging analytics to reinforce presentation of resultsKeeping abreast of the Canadian Property & Casualty industry knowledge and developmentsResponsible for performance management, mentoring, and developing staff.So are YOU our next Director, Corporate Actuarial? You are ifFirst and foremost, were looking for well-rounded individuals who are professional, have great communication skills, and demonstrate the ability to build strong relationships with both internal and external clients. Youll be joining an energetic and goal-oriented team that uses a collaborative approach to working within all areas of the company, and focuses on achieving the greater objectives of Munich Re.Specifically, were looking for the following qualifications:A Bachelors Degree in Actuarial Sciences or Equivalent. A CAS/ACIA (Associate of Casualty Actuarial Society/Canadian Institute of Actuaries) or equivalent actual credential is requiredFCAS/FCIA (Fellow of Casualty Actuarial Society/Fellowship of the Canadian Institute of Actuaries) or equivalent actuarial credential is desired.Minimum of eight (8) years of knowledge and experience in property & casualty industry.Experience with reserving is requiredExperience with reinsurance and financial reporting & forecasting is preferred.Ability to influence and make technical decisions (e.g. modeling decisions, data decisions) with demonstrated sound judgement in actuarial decision makingKeen problem solving skill, strategic thinking, and business acumenWell developed organizational skills, with the ability to analyze current processes and procedures and recommend and implement improvementsSuperior attention to detail and accuracyAbility to work independently and in a team environmentAbility to work in all areas of the company collaboratively to achieve results under tight deadlinesAbility to handle a number of diverse projects and coordinate the activities of others in a performance oriented cultureAdvanced Software/application knowledge, including MS Word, Excel and PowerPointKnowledge in insurance-related databases, SAS, SQL, R, and/or Python is an assetPlease note that direct reports for this role may include Associate Actuary/Actuarial Associate, Analyst, Actuarial and Co-op resourcesIn addition to an exciting job opportunity, we offer the followingYou will be exposed to challenging projects and development opportunities to grow your skills and career with both local and global colleagues and partners.A comprehensive total rewards financial program which includes extensive flexible benefits and pension. A hybrid work environment in an inspiring physical workplace setting.Educational Assistance Programs that continue to recognize your on-going success.Click on the link to applyMunich Re Canada is committed to providing a work environment that is inclusive and free of employment barriers and discrimination. Accommodations will be made for qualified applicants with a disability throughout the recruitment process. If you receive a request for an interview and you have a disability which will require an accommodation to support your participation, please contact AODARequestHR@munichre.ca as soon as practical so that suitable accommodations can be arranged.