Actuary Leadership Role

3 weeks ago


Toronto, Ontario, Canada Berkshire Hathaway Group, Reinsurance Division Full time
About Us

Berkshire Hathaway Group, Reinsurance Division (BHG Re) is a leading provider of life retrocession to Reinsurers from the United States, Canada, Asia, and Europe.

We are a unique organization, financially strong and diversified, with an appetite for large risks and a long investment horizon, more accepting of volatility.

About the Role

We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds. We are looking for a curious, self-motivated, and well-rounded individual to be a vital member of our Canadian Branch.

This role will give you a unique opportunity to work with regulatory standards in various jurisdictions (US, Canada, and Europe), gain valuable reinsurance knowledge, and gain experience designing valuation systems and processes.

Key Responsibilities
  • Appointed Actuary for the BHG Re Canadian entity;
  • Valuation, analysis, and reporting (including regulatory reports, disclosures, and Board/Chief Agent presentations) of the BHG Re life retrocession Canadian business under IFRS 17;
  • Review existing valuation processes and systems. Recommend, design, and help implement process improvements to accommodate growing lines of business and facilitate analysis;
  • Recommend method and assumption changes and oversee their implementation;
  • Lead special projects as requested by Senior Management;
  • Manage a high-performing actuarial team. Provide mentoring, coaching, and managing their day-to-day work and professional development.
Qualifications
  • Fellow of the Society of Actuaries designation (FSA) designation is required;
  • Fellow of the Canadian Institute of Actuaries designation (FCIA) is required;
  • 10+ years of experience in a life insurance/reinsurance Company is required;
  • Experience in an actuarial valuation role and knowledge of US reporting standards is preferred. Knowledge of Canadian reporting standards is required;
  • Strong people management skills, ability to lead and influence;
  • Strong technical skills and ability to analyze and solve problems;
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills;
  • Experience presenting to senior management;
  • Strong attention to detail;
  • Knowledge/experience with GGY/Moody's AXIS.


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