Actuary 119915 Zurich North America is currently looking for an Actuary to join our National Accounts Reserving team. Our preference is for the position to be based in our Schaumburg, IL office, with consideration for individuals who may be based out of another Zurich North America office location. In this role, you will be responsible for the following: + Conduct quarterly premium & loss reserve analyses to make recommendations for quarterly financial results including IFRS 17 components of discount and risk adjustment. + Assist in the preparation of materials for quarterly reserve governance committee. + Ensure loss reserves and IFRS 17 components are appropriately reflected in the financial close. + Perform loss ratio planning & forecasting including IFRS 17 elements. + Collaborate regularly with Underwriting, Claims, Finance, and Pricing to develop insights on trends and emerging issues on the insurance portfolios. + Engage and seek alignment with Pricing colleagues on forward looking loss ratios. + Communicate reserve recommendations with financial impacts along with insights derived from reserving work to management within Actuarial, Finance, and Underwriting. Basic Qualifications: + Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice, including Associates DegreeOR + Bachelors DegreeAND + 5 or more years of experience in the Actuarial area plus FCAS or equivalent international certificationOR + 10 or more years of experience in the Actuarial area plus ACAS or equivalent international certification Preferred Qualifications: + FCAS + Prior commercial lines reserving experience + Experience in multiple functional areas (pricing, reserving, capital management) and knowledge/skills reflective of a senior practitioner + Excellent verbal and written communication skills, particularly possessing the ability to share technical results and recommendations to audiences at varying levels of analytic understanding + Strong understanding of IFRS17 + Solid project management and organizational skills to work on multiple priorities + Experience with mentoring colleagues and peers + Experience with Microsoft Office suite and knowledge of statistical analysis software Compensation for roles at Zurich varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Zurich provides in good faith a reasonable range of compensation for roles. For additional information about our Total Rewards, Clickhere (https://www.zurichna.com/careers/benefits) . Other rewards may include short term incentive bonuses and merit increases. **Candidates with salary expectations outside of the range are encouraged to apply, and will be considered based on experience, skill, and education.** The salary provided is a nationwide market range and has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location where the position may be filled. The proposed salary rangefor this position is $130,000.00 -$213,000.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 15%. As an insurance company, Zurich is subject to 18 U.S. Code § 1033. As a condition of employment at Zurich, employees must adhere to any COVID-related health and safety protocols in place at that time ( https://www.zurichna.com/careers/faq ). A future with Zurich. What can go right when you apply at Zurich? Now is the time to move forward and make a difference. At Zurich, we want you to share your unique perspectives, experiences and ideas so we can grow and drive sustainable change together. As part of a leading global organization, Zurich North America has over 150 years of experience managing risk and supporting resilience. Today, Zurich North America is a leading provider of commercial property-casualty insurance solutions and a wide range of risk management products and services for businesses and individuals. We serve more than 25 industries, from agriculture to technology, and we insure 90% of the Fortune 500®. Our growth strategy is not limited to our business. As an employer, we strive to provide ongoing career development opportunities, and we foster an environment where voices are diverse, behaviors are inclusive, actions drive equity, and our people feel a sense of belonging. Be a part of the next evolution of the insurance industry. Join us in building a brighter future for our colleagues, our customers and the communities we serve. Zurich maintains a comprehensive employee benefits package for employees as well as eligible dependents and competitive compensation. Please clickhere (https://www.zurichna.com/careers) to learn more. As a global company, Zurich recognizes the diversity of our workforce as an asset. We recruit talented people from a variety of backgrounds with unique perspectives that are truly welcome here. Taken together, diversity and inclusion bring us closer to our common goal: exceeding our customers’ expectations. Zurich does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status. EOE disability/vet Zurich does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Any unsolicited resume will become the property of Zurich American Insurance. If you are a preferred vendor, please use our Recruiting Agency Portal for resume submission. Location(s): AM - Schaumburg, AM - Atlanta, AM - Chicago, AM - New York, AM - Overland Park Remote Working: Hybrid Schedule: Full Time Employment Sponsorship Offered: No Linkedin Recruiter Tag: #LI-JM1 #LI-Associate #LI-HYBRID