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The role: We are seeking a Pricing Actuary to lead new business acquisition which delivers client‑centric reinsurance solutions and to play a critical role in the development of our Life and Health strategy. This role is ideal for self‑driven problem solvers who can thrive in an internationally‑oriented, diversified environment.
Responsibilities
* Evaluate new business opportunities sourced from within the Hannover Re Life & Health worldwide network
* Set and review pricing assumptions
* Manage internal relationships and key stakeholders while managing successful acquisition and onboarding
* Demonstrate a thorough understanding of regulatory, accounting and economic impacts of prospective transactions
* Design and review bespoke reinsurance solutions to meet the diverse needs of our clients
* Work collaboratively across time zones and geographies with Hannover Re entities globally on new business opportunities and, where required, support this activity with international travel
* Effectively communicate how complex reinsurance solutions operate, the effect on our risk profile and the financial and economic outcomes to senior leadership, including the CEO, Business Centre Head L&H, CFO, Head of Corporate Actuarial and CRO
* Draft and review treaty wordings and transaction summary documentation
* Prepare and deliver presentations to internal colleagues on the latest pricing developments
* Maintain pricing procedures and underwriting guidelines in accordance with Hannover Re requirements and regulatory best practice
* Any other ad‑hoc responsibilities and requirements in line with the priorities and needs of the Pricing department
* Contribute to the development and implementation of the Life & Health strategy
* Identify opportunities to support Business Centres within the Group
* Proactively identify and develop potential client opportunities across Europe for bespoke reinsurance solutions in collaboration with local markets, supporting early‑stage marketing initiatives and R&D activities
* Represent HRI pricing team at various internal Group workshops and external conferences
* Work alongside the Life & Health Business Centre Head in building and maintaining strong relationships with the Company’s direct and internal clients
* Actively monitor the changing regulatory environment internationally and locally (Solvency II / IFRS 17) and assess impact on existing business and new business opportunities
* Contribute to discussions within the Hannover Re Group on matters affecting new business, product development and economic solvency capital requirements
* Attend international reinsurance industry meetings to monitor developments in relevant markets
Education and Experience
* Qualified actuary with 2+ years post‑qualification experience
* Experience of life reinsurance is favourable, particularly in a pricing or structuring role
* International experience of reinsurance business across different regulatory and accounting regimes, geographies, reinsurance structures, product designs beneficial
* Advanced knowledge of European solvency and regulatory requirements
Skills
* Strong analytical and technical capability with a curious, creative approach to client solutions
* Time management – proven ability to manage competing priorities under challenging deadlines
* Critical thinker – performs independent assessments in new situations with the confidence to challenge the status quo
* Strategic – proactively identifies and drives business opportunities as they present themselves, influencing key stakeholders
Person Specification
* Team player and collaborative in nature – works well with others and shares knowledge
* A self‑driven unstructured problem solver
* Applies initiative and demonstrates accountability for own role
* Demonstrates capacity to influence decisions and manage relationships with key stakeholders both in HRI (Senior Leadership Team & Board) and across the Group internationally
* Excellent communication skills to present solutions to non‑technical and culturally diverse clients in a clear and concise manner
* Adaptable and flexible approach to work
For any questions regarding this role please contact Aisling Corbally, Human Resources via aisling.corbally@hannover-re.com. The deadline for applications is Friday 14 November 2025.
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