General Re Corporation, a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc., is a holding company for global reinsurance and related operations, with more than 2,000 employees worldwide. It owns General Reinsurance Corporation and General Reinsurance AG, which conducts business as Gen Re.
Gen Re delivers reinsurance solutions to the Life/Health and Property/Casualty insurance industries. Represented in all major reinsurance markets through a network of 37 offices, we have earned superior financial strength ratings from each of the major rating agencies.
Gen Re is seeking a qualified Pricing & Research Actuary to join our London Life & Health team. In this challenging and rewarding role, you’ll work across multiple life insurance product lines—serving Gen Re and our diverse client base. You will manage client pricing relationships and partner closely with colleagues in the UK and other Gen Re offices to drive our strategic objectives.
Position Responsibilities
Delivery of quotes for individual and group reinsurance business, including setting pricing assumptions, securing approvals, and generating premium rates.
Perform experience analyses to monitor Gen Re’s portfolio performance and inform pricing decisions.
Provide risk management insights to support product and process development.
Resolve technical issues, provide expert support, and nurture strong client relationships.
Strengthen Gen Re’s position as a thought leader through active client engagement, industry involvement, publications, and public speaking.
Collaborate with colleagues across Gen Re offices to advance broader business objectives
Behaviours and competencies:
Technical Expertise & Professional Knowledge
Qualified actuary with deep experience in UK and Irish individual/group protection markets and reinsurance pricing.
Advanced MS Excel skills; familiarity with VBA, SQL, R, or similar statistical/programming tools.
Applies strong statistical and financial modelling skills, underpinned by curiosity and analytical rigour.
Risk & Commercial Acumen
Exhibits sound commercial judgment and a deep understanding of risk management principles.
Integrates risk and commercial thinking into actuarial analysis and recommendations.
Decision Making & Accountability
Proactive ownership of decisions and outcomes; delivers high‑quality work with minimal supervision.
Timely, well‑informed decision‑making and clear accountability for results.
Communication & Influence
Communicates complex actuarial concepts clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
Is persuasive and open to constructive challenge, fostering respectful debate to improve outcomes.
Collaboration & Relationship Building
Works effectively with cross-functional teams and builds strong working relationships across all levels of the organization.
Actively collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to deliver high-quality outcomes.
Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills and engages constructively with clients.
Continuous Improvement & Learning
Maintains a high-performance mindset, always striving for excellence in their field.
Displays a strong desire to learn, improve, and stay current with industry developments.
Adapts to changing priorities and remains flexible under pressure.
Contributes to the development and training of more junior staff in the department.
Our Address
General Reinsurance, London Branch
Corn Exchange
55 Mark Lane
London, EC3R 7NE (UK)
It is the continuing policy of the Gen Re Group to afford Equal Opportunity to qualified individuals without regard to race, color, sex (including childbirth or related medical conditions), religion, national origin or citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any characteristic protected by applicable law. In addition, Gen Re provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
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