Our client welcomes applicants to apply for this senior role, leading our well-established Pricing Department. Reporting to the Director of Pricing this is an excellent opportunity to join one of the the largest insurers in Ireland. We pride ourselves on our core values of team spirit, integrity, innovation, pragmatism and professionalism. We employ the best [...]
By Kischel Nair, Actuarial Analyst at FNB South Africa. Conclusion In summary anyone can be an actuary. While a great deal of intelligence is required, a lot of hard work is equally necessary. The actuarial profession involves tough challenges which require a vast skill set as well as a strong mind and self belief. The [...]
This permanent role will offer a fast paced, exciting & dynamic environment with a competitive package and an opportunity to rapidly develop their career. You will be a key contributor to the actuarial team and support the delivery of the IFRS, MCEV and Solvency II financials as well as other related project work. The successful [...]
By Kischel Nair, Actuarial Analyst at FNB South Africa. What differentiates Actuarial Science from other competent professions? I believe it is the practical ability to recognise a problem in any complex system and apply logic to derive a solution to that problem. The cool thing about the actuary is that he/she can do this while [...]
By Kischel Nair, Actuarial Analyst at FNB South Africa. What are these life skills that are required? I will try and explore the most significant throughout the series of articles because I don’t believe an exhaustive list can be created. But for now, I will start with my opinion. I believe the main qualities of [...]
By Kischel Nair, Actuarial Analyst at FNB South Africa. Before Actuarial Science I wanted to become a neurosurgeon. It was my lifelong dream when I was young ( Eventually I had to give up the idea that Tommy Lee Jones would invite me to join a secret organisation that polices and monitors alien activity on [...]
By Kischel Nair, Actuarial Analyst at FNB South Africa. ‘An actuary who is only an actuary is not an actuary’-Frank Reddington I was recently at a student party one evening and I began to chat to a very pretty lady. You know the kind of pretty that inspires beautiful and passionate classical music. Whilst going [...]
We are looking for an experienced candidate who will be responsible for the assessment of pricing adequacy, portfolio management, product design and company strategies using actuarial expertise, for the purpose of ensuring company financial strength, regulatory compliance, and meeting profit objectives. The position develops accurate and innovative analysis techniques, suggests innovative product designs, and must [...]
This role will suit an ambitious actuary who is excited by the prospect of joining a start-up. The new company will be a subsidiary, and will share the offices, of the existing parent, so it won't be a completely greenfield operation, but it will appeal to the entrepreneurial actuary. Key responsibilities: • Deliver accurate and [...]
Reporting to the CFO, the Senior Actuary will be responsible for management of the company’s Actuarial support regarding all internal and external financial and regulatory reporting. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: • Working with local and foreign regulatory entities to ensure compliance with evolving regulatory regime, including: o Production of all Solvency II [...]
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