Actuarial Analyst - Cigna Healthcare

Cigna Insurance Middle East, a leading health insurer, is looking to appoint an Actuarial Analyst based in Dubai. The successful candidate will work closely with the Middle East and Africa actuarial team and will support initiatives across both the local UAE health insurance market and the broader Middle East and Africa businesses. The individual will work closely with other business areas, including but not limited to Data & Analytics, Underwriting and Product Development, to develop insights to help the Company make informed business decisions. This position requires detailed analysis, independent judgment and discretion, and the ability to support a range of actuarial investigations. 

• →Data processing, reconciliations and analytics.
• →Actuarial pricing for the Middle East and Africa region, including experience studies, setting book rates and pricing assumptions, and methodology updates.
• →Support analytics related to medical cost drivers and trends to support business decisions.
• →Development of dashboards and reports to enhance the speed and 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.
• →Close collaboration with other teams including Data and Analytics, Underwriting and Finance.

• An undergraduate degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Finance or a related field. 
• Some progress towards Associate credentials with either the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries or the Society of Actuaries.
• A commitment towards pursuing a Fellowship qualification.
• At least two years of actuarial experience in the Middle East, preferably in health insurance.
• Be self-motivated and results driven.
• Good communication skills and strong attention to detail.
• Strong proficiency in MS Office and data analytics (R, SQL, Alteryx or equivalent).
• Excellent verbal and written English competence.

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.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing the online application process, please email: SeeYourselfEMEA@cigna.com for support. Do not email SeeYourselfEMEA@cigna.com for an update on your application or to provide your resume as you will not receive a response.