Actuarial Analyst/Associate-Life - Jobs in Winnipeg, MB

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Date: Jul 4, 2022Location: Winnipeg, MB, CA, R3C-1A8 Vancouver, British Columbia, CA, V6J-4Y3 Calgary, AB, CA, T2R-0E4 Moncton, New Brunswick, CA, E1E-4R5 Toronto, ON, CA, M2P-2B7 Edmonton, AB, CA, T6E-6A8 Remote - Canada, CACompany: Wawanesa InsuranceWe’re proud to give our employees the flexibility to choose how and where they want to work. In this role, you will decide whether your preference is to work from home (remote), work from the office or a hybrid of time spent at both. You may live and work anywhere that Wawanesa operates in Canada.The Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company, founded in 1896, is Canada’s largest mutual insurer, with $3.9 billion in annual revenue and assets of $10.5 billion. Wawanesa Mutual, with executive offices in Winnipeg, is the parent company of Wawanesa General, which offers property and casualty insurance in California and Oregon; Wawanesa Life, which provides life insurance products and services throughout Canada; and Western Financial Group, which distributes personal and business insurance across Western Canada. With more than 5,700 employees, Wawanesa proudly serves more than two million policyholders in Canada and the United States. Wawanesa is thrilled to be named one of Canada’s Best Employers by Forbes for 2022. This certification recognizes us as a leading employer and reinforces that we’re a company that values our people for who they are and the work they do to support our customers, communities, and brokers. Wawanesa is also a Manitoba Top Employer for 2022 recognizing that we are an exceptional place to work. Wawanesa actively gives back to organizations that strengthen communities where it operates, donating well above internationally recognized benchmarks for excellence in corporate philanthropy.We are currently looking for dedicated, driven, and enthusiastic individuals who thrive in an environment that welcomes change and are looking for an opportunity for diverse experience and advancement on a growing team.Job OverviewWe are now hiring an Actuarial Analyst or Associate to join our Life Actuarial Team.Working with a high degree of autonomy, the Actuarial Analyst/Associate provides contributions to the Life Actuarial Team, based on knowledge from the actuarial exam system, and prior relevant academic or work experience. They will apply their knowledge to actuarial analysis in the pursuit of solving business issues and answering business questions.Job Responsibilities• Data Collection

• Research, extract, and manipulate complex data from relevant sources
• Identify relationships, problems/issues, and assess data quality

• Actuarial and Statistical Methods

• Perform analysis/reviews as assigned
• Incorporate, understand and transfer knowledge of current methods, while ensuring completeness and accuracy
• Keep informed of applicable industry trends and changes to regulatory requirements

• Create, maintain and validate models to answer business questions as assigned

• Efficiency

• Identify opportunities for automation of routine tasks
• Develop creative new approaches to problem solving
• Review all work for reasonableness and ensure completeness and accuracy in all tasks completed

• Communication

• Develop and deliver presentations to the actuarial groups

• Build Business Acumen

• Understanding both industry and company terminology

• Other

• Document procedures and processes
• Perform other duties as assigned/requested by the manager/director

Qualifications• Undergraduate university degree in Actuarial Mathematics, Statistics, Mathematics or other related field of study

• Pursuing FCIA designation with completion of one (1) or more SOA examination(s)
• Minimum 1 year of work experience in the insurance industry
• Comprehensive knowledge of actuarial concepts
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and Access
• Solid analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to ask effective questions to elicit detailed and relevant information necessary to analyze several solution options
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to review work carefully and comprehensively
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal, with the ability to communicate at the right level of complexity for the audience
• Strong team player, working to ensure group objectives are met by making quality contributions and supporting fellow team members
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize a high volume of work
• Demonstrates motivation and enthusiasm

Wawanesa provides its employees with a respectful, challenging and rewarding environment where they can maximize their potential while contributing to the company’s goals. Our full-time permanent employees are provided with highly competitive compensation packages (salaries, generous vacation allowance, leave top up, annual bonus plan, premium free benefits and a pension plan). Wawanesa provides a stable environment for its employees in today’s challenging markets.Wawanesa is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a diverse workforce that is equitable and inclusive for all. Wawanesa provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to an individual’s protected status: race/ethnicity, colour, religion, creed, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family or marital status, pregnancy/childbirth or related conditions, national origin, disability, military or veteran status, or any other protected status. Accommodations are available upon request throughout all aspects of the selection process. Candidates requiring accommodations may contact, in confidence, jobs@wawanesa.com.If you are interested in this exciting, challenging position with Wawanesa, apply today with your Resume.All Wawanesa job applicants are subject to Wawanesas Privacy Policy.Quick Apply

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