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Imagine a job where YOU can utilize your exceptional interpersonal skills to liaise effectively with both internal and external teams.Add a great collaborative team, a challenging variety of work, excellent work life balance, and you have imagined a job at the CLHIA.About the CLHIACLHIAis the respected voice of Canada's Life and Health insurers. Our work concerns the lives of all Canadians. We work alongside our members to advance public policy solutions that ensure a sound and vibrant life and health insurance industry that allows Canadians to enjoy greater financial security and access to valuable supplementary health benefits. Every day at the CLHIA, we bring:our authentic selves to the jobour best ideas to every challengeour open minds to other perspectivesour full trust in one anothers abilitiesour commitment to exemplify respect, accountability, teamwork, and excellence in how we work together; andour genuine enthusiasm for a job well done whether its your own achievement or someone elses.We are a stable and secure association that has been busier than ever. We are a small close-knit team that works together to make sure the association runs smoothly. This position is currently a hybrid position where you are expected to attend the Toronto office at least 2 days a week.The Right FitWe believe the kind of person you are matters. We have a culture of respect and caring, and we want employees who will thrive in our environment. When we hire, we consider your potential and how you may fit with our team.You will succeed here if you are:An excellent communicator you will be collaborating with not only our internal team but with stakeholders and member companies. Your ability to communicate clearly and with several different parties will support your success.Independent you are self-motivated and manage your time well. You are able to organize your day to meet often conflicting priorities and deadlines.Flexible this is a position where you will have to approach an issue through different angles and the ability to analyze a situation or problem.The Position:Reporting to the Vice President, Risk and Chief Actuary, Research and Policy Actuary helps lead the research, planning, development and effective execution of advocacy efforts and the development of industry best practices related to the industrys interests in national / international regulatory capital requirements and reinsurance. They also provide advisory services and actuarial support for accounting and pension files.The position package includes:Prescription, dental and paramedical benefits, with employer paid premiumsA defined contribution pension plan with employer matchingA competitive compensation package4 weeks paid vacation10 sick days2 floater daysHybrid work model based out of our Toronto office What you will be working on:Provides support to committees and leadership to various working groups related to capital and reinsurance files, working closely with members and other stakeholder groups to build consensus on industry policy positions. This includes facilitating and managing the Reinsurance Working Group and the Segregated Fund Guarantee Standard Approach Working Group.Plays a key advisory role and provides actuarial support for accounting and pension files.Develops and maintains favourable relationships with industry players, both within CLHIAs membership and other industry-related 'allies' or advocacy partners/stakeholders, relevant to pursuing the industry's policy interests with government and regulators.This includes key players in standard setting bodies (Canadian Institute of Actuaries (CIA) and the Society of Actuaries (SOA)) and advocacy groups such as the Global Federation of Insurance Associations (GFIA). Contributes to a favourable regulatory/legislative environment by preparing appropriate written submissions or other communications to advance industry positions. Participates on CIA and SOA committees and the GFIA working group on capital and reinsurance to keep abreast of emerging developments and to influence the development of standards and regulations in Canada and internationally. Maintains awareness of developments from other international bodies including the IAIS and the FSB.Maintains an in-depth understanding of the environment, domestic and international, affecting member companies. Prepares analysis and actuarial models to demonstrate the implications/impact of legislative/regulatory changes or changes to standards on the industrys operations and develops and implements action plans to address industry concerns, including preparing related member communications. Contributes to corporate governance such as preparation of briefing materials for Corporate Services Standing Committee, member communications and other internal and external initiatives.Contributes to a favourable image of the life and health insurance industry as a subject matter expert for capital and reinsurance files by effectively communicating and promoting the industrys interests with stakeholder groups, government, and regulatory bodies. Represents the CLHIA in public forums to ensure industrys policy positions are advanced and participates in speaking engagements/presentations and public forums to increase awareness and raise CLHIAs profile.What you will bring:Bachelors degree in a related field Fellow of the Canadian Institute of Actuaries (FCIA), or Associate of the CIA with extensive professional experience, or FSA or international designations Progressive experience in actuarial positions with a life, health insurance / reinsurance companyProven experience with risk finance and non-financial risk management, financial reporting, valuation pricing, and capital managementProject management experience and/or industry consulting experience an assetSound practical knowledge of business and actuarial principles and practices, capital regimes, financial reporting standards, and reinsurance practicesExperience working in a team setting, with committees and ability to facilitate groups and project teamsWorking knowledge of French would be an assetHow to apply:Please submit your resume through LinkedIn, Indeed or email to CLHIA is committed to ensuring fair and inclusive employment practices. On request, we provide accommodation for applicants with disabilities in accordance with the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. If you require accommodation, please advise us. We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.