Senior Actuarial Analyst (Reinsurance

Everest Group•New York, NY

14h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Actuarial Analyst is responsible for conducting and executing actuarial reserving analyses for various Property & Casualty Reinsurance lines of business. This role plays a vital part in evaluating loss and LAE reserves, supporting financial reporting, and collaborating with Finance, Claims, Underwriting, and ERM. The position requires solid technical reserving expertise, strong analytical judgment, and the ability to effectively communicate complex results to management.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, or a related quantitative field.
Minimum of 5 years of actuarial experience, with P&C reinsurance and/or reserving experience preferred.
Active pursuit of Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS) credentials, with ACAS designation preferred.
Advanced proficiency in Excel; working knowledge of actuarial software (e.g., ResQ, Arius, SAS, R, or similar) preferred.
Programming, data querying, or automation experience (e.g., SQL, R, Python, VBA).
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain analytical findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

P&C reinsurance and/or reserving experience preferred.
ACAS designation preferred.
working knowledge of actuarial software (e.g., ResQ, Arius, SAS, R, or similar) preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform quarterly and annual loss/LAE reserve analyses for assigned P&C reinsurance lines of business using actuarial best practices.
Develop and prepare recommendations for carried reserves, including detailed rationale for management and audit review.
Independently analyze loss development patterns, trends, tail factors, and large loss activity, etc.
Identify emerging issues and proactively explain reserve movements, variability, and key drivers.
Conduct deep-dive analyses on specific segments, coverages, and underwriting years as needed.
Support statutory, GAAP, and management reporting processes.
Prepare comprehensive actuarial exhibits, documentation, and reserve memos.
Partner with Finance on close processes, variance analysis, and earnings commentary.
Ensure adherence to internal controls, SOX documentation, and governance standards.
Work closely with Claims to understand operational drivers of loss emergence and incorporate findings into analyses.
Collaborate with Underwriting and Pricing to provide data-driven feedback on loss experience and profitability.
Assist with planning and financial reporting.
Support transformation and process improvement efforts.
Contribute to the enhancement of reserving methodologies, tools, and automation.
Serve as a knowledgeable resource and subject matter expert on assigned lines of business.