VP & Actuarial Director, Large Account & ARS Pricing

The Opportunity Zurich Canada is looking for an experienced actuary to join as VP & Actuarial Director, leading the Large Account & ARS Pricing team.  Reporting to the Chief Pricing Actuary, you will lead the Large Account & ARS Pricing team that provides actuarial support for individually priced accounts, programs and MGAs. You will be an influential leader that provides actuarial insights to senior leadership in market-facing underwriting as well as technical underwriting and will help drive the performance of the commercial business at Zurich.  This posting is for an existing vacancy. Zurich Canada uses artificial intelligence–enabled tools to support certain aspects of the recruitment process, including the initial review and screening of applications. Artificial intelligence is not the sole basis for candidate shortlisting or selection. All hiring decisions are reviewed and made by qualified hiring professionals. Zurich follows a hybrid work model requiring three days per week of in-person presence, which may include time in the office or market-facing engagements.What you will do: • Lead pricing for large National Accounts, Programs, MGAs, ART/Captives. Support business growth and onboarding of new portfolios. • Develop pricing models, reflecting complex structures of accounts, high deductibles/SIRs, aggregates. Improve model templates based on technical considerations and priorities for the business. • Manage profit margins on new and renewal business and lead analyses related to tracking and improving portfolio performance.• Support discussions with brokers and clients through strategic actuarial insights. Collaborate with market-facing underwriting to deliver creative solutions to our clients. • Lead a team of experienced actuaries. Build a brilliant team by clarifying objectives, coaching and motivating. • Actively recruit top-talent and work to raise Zurich’s profile in the insurance industry. Act as an ambassador for the company at industry events and improve the actuarial talent pipeline for Zurich as a whole. • Strategic management of the programs and accounts pipeline to deliver the highest value for the business. • Lead the design, testing and maintenance of pricing models and tools.• Research and implement advanced modeling techniques such as Monte Carlo simulations. Build templates and techniques to improve the sophistication and accuracy of modeling.What you bring to the table: Job Qualifications Required: Bachelors Degree and 10 or more years of experience in the Actuarial area plus FCAS or equivalent international certification  OR  Bachelors Degree and 15 or more years of experience in the Actuarial area plus ACAS or equivalent international certification  AND  People management skills Preferred: • People management experience • Experience in multiple functional areas (pricing, reserving, capital management) and knowledge/skills reflective of a senior practitioner • Strong verbal and written communication skills Our Culture At Zurich, we are proud of our culture. We are passionate about Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Belonging (DIEB). We want you to bring your whole self to work, and we want our employees to be reflective of the communities in which we live and work. Our DIEB initiatives are creating an environment where everyone feels welcome. We have a collaborative culture where diversity of thought is valued. We value your input and strive to give our employees the tools they need to make an impact. We care about our employees’ well-being and offer a comprehensive health/benefits plan with varying levels of coverage to suit your specific needs and a competitive total compensation package. We understand how important it is to rest, recharge and do the things you love. At Zurich, all employees receive a minimum of four weeks of vacation per year to do just that. We also understand that employees require time off for personal reasons. Maybe you have an appointment during a workday, a cultural or religious holiday you would like to observe, or you need time off to focus on your mental health. Zurich employees receive four personal days per year to be used at their discretion. We are committed to continuous improvement and offer access to a comprehensive range of training and development opportunities. We care about our communities. Our communities are where our customers, people, and shareholders live and work. While we can be proud of the contribution to society Zurich makes through our core business of insurance, we must also give back to our communities through our talent, time and resources. We have won numerous awards for our workplace culture. We are proud to be one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers and to have received Insurance Business Canada’s 5-Star Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Award. Make a difference. Be challenged. Be inspired. Be supported. Love what you do. Work for us.