Actuarial Associate Analyst - UAE National

Cigna Insurance Middle East, a leading global health insurer, is expanding the actuarial team and looking to appoint an Actuarial Analyst based in Dubai. The successful candidate will support actuarial initiatives for business across the Middle East and Africa. The individual will also work closely with other business areas, including but not limited to Sales, Underwriting, and Product Development.

This role is designated for a UAE national.

Key Responsibilities

• Data analytics, reconciliations, and processing.

• Actuarial pricing for the Middle East and Africa region, including experience studies, setting book rates and pricing assumptions, methodology updates, and rate reviews.

• Support analytics related to medical cost drivers and trends to enhance quality of actuarial analysis and reporting.

• Developing, testing and maintenance of pricing and underwriting tools.

• Support the monthly financial close, including supporting the reserving process, periodic review of key reserve assumptions, and communicating drivers of financial results relative to forecast.

• Supporting the compilation of regulatory submissions.

Personal Profile

• An undergraduate degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Finance or a related field. 

• A commitment towards pursuing a Fellowship qualification with either the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries or the Society of Actuaries.

• An interest in health insurance and/or data analytics

• Be self-motivated and results driven.

• Good communication skills and strong attention to detail.

• Experience with MS Office and data analytics (R, SQL, Alteryx or equivalent) will be an advantage but is not required.

• Excellent verbal and written English.

About Cigna Healthcare

Cigna Healthcare, a division of The Cigna Group, is an advocate for better health through every stage of life. We guide our customers through the health care system, empowering them with the information and insight they need to make the best choices for improving their health and vitality. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.

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