Job Description:

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Actuarial Analyst to join our dynamic Pricing team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in the development, implementation, and monitoring of pricing strategies for our health insurance products. This role requires strong analytical skills, a deep understanding of actuarial principles, and the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights. You will contribute significantly to ensuring the profitability and competitiveness product portfolio.

Key Responsibilities:

• Pricing Analysis & Modelling:
• Develop and maintain sophisticated pricing models for new and existing health insurance products, including retail, group, and innovative offerings.
• Conduct in-depth analysis of claims data, underwriting experience, and market trends to inform pricing assumptions and strategies.
• Perform experience analysis and recommend appropriate adjustments to pricing parameters.
• Utilize actuarial software and statistical tools for data analysis and modelling (e.g, SAS, Databricks R, Python, SQL, Excel/VBA).
• Product Development Support:
• Collaborate closely with the product development, underwriting, and sales teams to provide actuarial insights and support the design of new and revised products.
• Assess the financial viability and risk profile of new product propositions.
• Assist in the preparation of regulatory filings related to product pricing.
• Performance Monitoring & Reporting:
• Monitor the profitability and performance of various products and segments, identifying areas for improvement or intervention.
• Prepare and present regular reports on pricing adequacy, claims experience, and market competitiveness to senior management.
• Analyze the impact of pricing decisions on business objectives.
• Market Research & Competitor Analysis:
• Stay updated with industry trends, regulatory changes, and competitor pricing strategies.
• Conduct competitor analysis to ensure Niva Bupa's products remain competitive and financially sound.
• Process Improvement & Innovation:
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of pricing processes, tools, and methodologies.
• Explore and implement innovative actuarial techniques to enhance pricing accuracy and efficiency.
• Mentorship & Collaboration:
• Provide guidance and support to junior analysts within the team.
• Collaborate effectively with other departments, including underwriting, claims, finance, and IT.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Actuarial Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, or a related quantitative field.
• Actuarial Exams: Candidate should have cleared minimum 7 Actuarial Exams with significant progress towards an internationally recognized actuarial qualification (e.g., IAI, IFoA, SOA).
• Experience: Minimum of 7+ years of relevant experience in actuarial pricing, in the Indian health insurance market is highly desirable.