Full-Time
Actuarial Analyst or Senior Actuarial Analyst
Updated on 9/9/2026
Zurich Insurance
10,001+ employees
Global multi-line insurer with 75M customers
Compensation Overview
$59.9k - $142.7k/yr
No H1B Sponsorship
Toronto, ON, Canada + 3 more
More locations: Chicago, IL, USA | Schaumburg, IL, USA | New York, NY, USA
Hybrid
Hybrid work is required; the position may be based in one of the listed offices.
Bachelor's, Associate's
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- For the Actuarial Analyst level, a Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice qualification including an Associate degree and at least two years of technical or insurance experience, or a Bachelor's degree with a 3.0 cumulative GPA and no prior actuarial experience.
- For the Actuarial Analyst level, successful completion of one or more actuarial exams.
- For the Senior Actuarial Analyst level, a Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice qualification including an Associate degree, or a Bachelor's degree.
- For the Senior Actuarial Analyst level, successful completion of five or more actuarial exams applicable to the FCAS designation or equivalent international certification and at least two years of actuarial experience, or successful completion of three or more applicable actuarial exams and at least three years of actuarial experience.
- Conduct quarterly premium and loss reserve analyses and make recommendations for quarterly financial results, including IFRS 17 discount and risk adjustment components.
- Assist in preparing materials for the quarterly reserve governance committee.
- Ensure loss reserves and IFRS 17 components are appropriately reflected in the financial close.
- Perform loss ratio planning and forecasting, including IFRS 17 elements.
- Collaborate with Underwriting, Claims, Finance, and Pricing to develop insights on trends and emerging issues in insurance portfolios.
- Engage with Pricing colleagues to align on forward-looking loss ratios.
- Communicate reserve recommendations, financial impacts, and insights from reserving work to management within Actuarial, Finance, and Underwriting.
- Previous actuarial internship or related experience.
- Successful completion of two or more actuarial exams.
- Dedication to the Casualty Actuarial Societies' accreditation exam process with a goal of obtaining both ACAS and FCAS.
- Ability to analyze data and provide insight to non-technical professionals.
- Experience with Microsoft Office and statistical analysis software.
Zurich Insurance Group is a global insurer that provides a range of insurance products for individuals, small businesses, mid-sized and large companies, and multinational corporations. It operates across property and casualty, life, health, and specialty lines, helping customers protect themselves, their assets, and their income from risk. Zurich underwrites risk by selling policies that specify covered events, premiums, policy terms, and claims processes; customers pay regular premiums, and Zurich pays claims or provides services when covered events occur, while also offering risk management support and guidance. The company's global reach—serving more than 75 million customers in over 200 countries and territories—sets it apart from many peers, along with a long history (founded in 1872 in Zurich, Switzerland), a large and diversified product portfolio, and a strong track record of delivering shareholder value. Zurich emphasizes a unified, purpose-driven approach under
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Zurich, Switzerland
Founded
1872
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- H1 2026 business operating profit rose 13% to US$4.8 billion.
- P&C operating profit grew 16%, showing underwriting discipline despite tougher markets.
- RedClick acquisition expands Irish and UK non-life distribution into 2027.
What critics are saying
- FINMA enforcement proceedings and a Switzerland sales ban damage trust and distribution.
- Zurich laid off more than 12 employees after the FINMA investigation in July 2026.
- Beazley integration and the CHF 3.9 billion share issue pressure returns through 2027.
What makes Zurich Insurance unique
- March 2026 Beazley acquisition creates a global specialty platform with Lloyd's reach.
- Zurich's APAC commercial bench deepens with Patrick Fyson and Dylan Bryant in Singapore.
- Zurich's capital strength stayed high, with a 266% Swiss Solvency Test ratio.
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Zurich bolsters leadership in Asia-Pacific commercial insurance. Zurich Insurance has unveiled two senior appointments covering property underwriting and multinational & captive solutions. Patrick Fyson (pictured) has been appointed head of property, Asia, while Dylan Bryant takes the newly created role of head of Zurich Multinational & Captives, Asia Pacific. Both are based in Singapore. Fyson will lead Zurich's property underwriting function across Asia, focusing on underwriting strategy, sustainable growth and strengthening in-country underwriting capabilities. He joins from Canopius Group, where he was most recently head of property direct & facultative, APAC & MENA. He previously spent more than nine years at Tokio Marine Kiln in increasingly senior roles. Fyson will report to Liam Burrell, chief executive Singapore and head of commercial insurance, Asia. Bryant will lead Zurich's multinational & captives business across Asia-Pacific, overseeing outward, inward and international programmes, as well as captive fronting and related solutions. He will drive strategy, performance and service delivery while supporting the region's contribution to Zurich's global multinational and captives network. Bryant most recently served as executive manager, group insurance at Commonwealth Bank. His previous roles include director and CEO of Swiss Re International in Hong Kong, as well as senior positions at Aon and Lloyd's. He previously spent more than a decade with Zurich between 2002 and 2014 in underwriting and multinational-focused roles. Bryant will report to Sean Walker, APAC head of commercial insurance and chief technical officer, Asia Pacific, with accountability to Carin Gantenbein, global head of multinational network management. He will join the APAC Commercial Insurance leadership team and the Global Zurich multinational team. Burrell said: "Patrick's strong technical skills, in-market international trading experience, and leadership skills position him well to lead the next phase of growth for our Property portfolio in Asia. His background in managing complex property portfolios across multiple markets will be invaluable as we continue to grow our commercial business in Asia and support customers with comprehensive risk solutions." Walker said: "Multinational organisations across Asia Pacific are facing increasingly complex, interconnected risks as they expand across markets. Dylan's appointment - and his return to Zurich - further strengthens our ability to deliver coordinated, compliant and commercially effective solutions across both multinational programmes and captives. His strong understanding of complex commercial risks, combined with his experience across insurance, broking and corporate risk management, will be invaluable as we continue to grow this important part of our business." Editor's picks. 19 August 2026 14 August 2026 12 August 2026 11 August 2026
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