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About the Role

This role is within the UK Market Unit of the L&H Valuation EMEA team, responsible for accurate and timely reporting of the UK Life portfolio across multiple valuation bases. It involves setting valuation assumptions and collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve compliant valuation outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Own reserve calculations under multiple reporting regimes (IFRS and Statutory), providing assurance on accuracy and key movement drivers.
• Lead assumption reviews and loss ratio analyses, managing governance processes and presenting recommendations to Executive-level forums.
• Enhance valuation approaches for material treaties, including implementing refined techniques and coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure robust outputs.
• Drive continuous improvement by applying technical expertise to resolve complex issues, challenging existing processes, and implementing sustainable solutions.
• Maintain quality documentation while providing coaching and technical support to junior team members.

Requirements

• Qualified or near-qualified Actuary.
• Strong experience within reinsurance/insurance, preferably with a strong focus on valuation and reporting.
• Solid understanding of Life & Health insurance products and reinsurance structures, particularly those written in the UK or other European markets.
• Independent and pragmatic thinker, comfortable working with ambiguity and proposing effective, achievable solutions while aligning expectations with stakeholders.

Skills

• Advanced Excel skills
• Proficiency in actuarial or statistical software
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to produce high-quality technical work
• Motivated, proactive, and flexible approach
• Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively
• Independent thinking
• Problem-solving abilities
• Strong communication skills
• Adaptability
• Natural curiosity

Location

• UK

Work Type

• Hybrid
• Full-time

Experience Level

• Near-qualified Actuary
• Qualified Actuary

Education Level

• Actuary qualification

Salary/Compensations

• 62,000 GBP - 94,000 GBP

About the Company

• Swiss Re is a leading global provider of reinsurance, insurance, and insurance-based risk transfer solutions, focused on making the world more resilient.
• We manage a wide range of risks, including natural catastrophes, climate change, and cybercrime, across Property & Casualty and Life & Health sectors.
• We combine experience with creative thinking and cutting-edge expertise to develop new opportunities and solutions for our clients.
• Our global team of over 14,000 employees fosters an inclusive culture that encourages fresh perspectives and innovative thinking.

Equal Opportunity

• 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.
• We encourage experienced professionals returning to the workforce after a career break to apply for open positions that match their skills and experience.