Pricing Actuary

About PartnerRe

PartnerRe is a privately owned global reinsurer operating across multiple lines of business, known for its financial resilience and its focus on helping communities and businesses recover after risk-related events worldwide.

The company’s purpose is to remain a stable and dependable business partner by offering solutions aligned to client needs, generating strong returns for its owner, creating meaningful opportunities for employees, and contributing positively to society. Its culture is guided by Integrity, Performance, Collaboration, Straightforward Communication, and Respect and Care.

Working at PartnerRe means being part of a truly international organization where teams connect across offices and functions. The environment is designed to help people build their own careers, develop in a supportive setting, learn from experienced experts, and make a real impact.

PartnerRe is an equal opportunities employer and values diversity, inclusion, respect, and empowerment in the workplace.

Role Summary

The company is looking for a nearly qualified or recently qualified Pricing Actuary to join its expanding team in the UK & Ireland life reinsurance space. This person will take ownership of quotation work, contribute to research and development, and help strengthen client relationships.

The position offers exposure to a leading reinsurance pricing function, a solid commercial learning environment, collaboration with data scientists on advanced prediction models, and opportunities to work closely with senior stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the expansion of the UK & Ireland Protection team.
• Assess and price protection business with speed and accuracy.
• Work closely with Client Partners to help achieve commercial objectives.
• Contribute to research on mortality and morbidity trends across the UK and Ireland.

Required Skills and Experience

Technical capability, behavioural strengths, work history, and actuarial qualifications are all important for this role.

Additional Information

The employer encourages bright and proactive professionals to apply and asks interested candidates to follow the careers updates for future openings. The company also highlights ongoing commitment to diversity and inclusion, and welcomes applicants who value a respectful and empowering environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with life pricing in reinsurance or insurance.
• Strong analytical ability with a practical approach to solving complex problems.
• Capability in data validation and documentation.
• Working knowledge of R coding or a similar programming language.
• Sound understanding of actuarial mathematics and how to apply it in practice.
• Careful attention to detail and a structured approach to identifying and resolving issues.
• High motivation and comfort working through ambiguous situations, including unclear data.
• Commercial mindset and the ability to handle complex work independently.
• Good time management skills and the ability to balance several priorities.
• Strong accountability, interpersonal ability, and self-management.
• Excellent spoken and written English, including the ability to explain technical matters clearly to internal stakeholders.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in life pricing within reinsurance or insurance.
• Fellow or Associate membership of an internationally recognized actuarial society, with nearly qualified candidates also considered.

Who Should Apply

Professionals who are nearly qualified or recently qualified actuaries, especially those with life pricing experience in reinsurance or insurance, are encouraged to apply.