Actuarial Manager

at  TD Bank

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Manager, Insurance risk contributes to the success of the TDI Insurance Risk Management team acting as the Insurance Risk SME for the Change Management Review process, participating in the review and challenge of the corporate actuarial valuation, the review of the pricing analyses, the reinsurance strategy and in the development of insurance risk analytics and tools and leading the production of the GI ORSA report review,

Reporting directly to the Senior Manager Insurance Risk;

• Lead the strategy and execution of the actuarial challenge program for TDI General Insurance (GI) including but not limited to:
• Independent annual review of the GI Corporate Actuarial valuation
• Independent annual review of the GI Rate indication analyses
• Reviews of the methodologies and assumptions underlying the actuarial estimation processes
• Independent oversight of reinsurance treaty renewals and strategy
• Documentation and communication of findings and recommendations to management and executive stakeholders
• Delivering a program that operates in partnership with the business to add value and enable timely risk taking.
• Act as the Insurance Risk SME for the Change Management Review process performing the challenges of TDI GI initiatives affecting the premiums, claims, reserving, reinsurance, product and business plan
• Support the execution of the capital adequacy assessment processes for GI, including but not limited to:
• Ownership of the end-to-end Own Risk Solvency Assessment ("ORSA") process, including the production of the GI ORSA Report, the assessment of risks and recommended internal capital targets
• Participate in the challenge of the business’ assessment and management of Insurance Risk to be within the stated risk appetite across all areas of the business
• Provide actuarial subject matter expertise in challenging the identification of insurance risk through various risk management programs
• Collaborate on the development of new policies and provides support and quality review of existing policies
• Actively manage good business relationships within and across various business lines, corporate and/or control functions and ensure alignment with enterprise and/or regulatory requirements
• Keep abreast of emerging issues, trends, and evolving regulatory requirements and assess potential impacts
• Maintain a culture of risk management and controls supported by effective processes in alignment with risk appetite
• Supports the development, maintenance, enhancements and reporting of Key Risk Indicators for Insurance Risk in collaboration with our business partners
• Participate in the development of risk analytics and tools that allow for risk trend identification to challenge the business’ assessment and management of Insurance Risk
• Participate in the design and the implementation of process improvements in order to achieve more efficient and insightful challenges
• Provide thought leadership and/ or industry knowledge for own area of expertise and participate in knowledge transfer
• Lead a team of actuarial analysts, develop talent and contribute to team development of skills and capabilities through mentorship of others, by sharing knowledge and experiences and leveraging best practices.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of 7 years of actuarial experience in the Property & Casualty (P&C) insurance field
• Bachelor’s degree in actuarial sciences or related field, acquired or working towards Fellowship of the Casualty Actuarial Society, Canadian Institute of Actuaries or equivalent
• Diversified actuarial experience at an insurance company in risk management, pricing, reserving, reinsurance or product development function
• Superior written and oral communication skills
• Skill in mentoring/coaching others
• Excellent knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to proactively identify risks/issues and recommend solutions
• Client-focused and aptitude for teamwork with solid organizational and communications skills
• High degree of organizational awareness and sensitivity - strong ability to manage productive relationships with business partners and stakeholders at various levels
• Strong business and financial acumen
• Highly adaptable to change
• Autonomous and perseverant; shows initiative and creativity in their work
• Recognized for their thoroughness and the quality of their work

WHO WE ARE

As part of TD Bank Group, one of Canada’s largest financial institutions, at TD Insurance, we care for Canadian families, making it easy to get the best advice, protection, and support in their moments of need, always.
TD Insurance offers a wide range of products, including General Insurance and Life and Health. More than four million customers count on us.
As the largest direct to consumer insurer in Canada, we are always innovating and providing exciting and rewarding career opportunities for our Canada-wide workforce.

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