Peace Hills Insurance (PHI) is a licensed, general insurance company, and we have been insuring Canadians in western and northern Canada since 1982. Relationships are at the heart of what we do and at PHI, insureds, broker partners, third parties, employees, visitors and friends are truly valued. Headquartered in Edmonton, we employ approximately 250 staff in Edmonton, Calgary and Vancouver who serve over 478 broker offices across British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, the Northwest Territories, Nunavut and Yukon Territory. We attribute our success to knowing our products, our markets and risk and by providing an exceptional customer experience because we truly care.

Our focus on relationships starts at home with commitment to providing a supportive and collegial work environment. We pride ourselves on being a positive and rewarding place to work. Our Company’s culture has always differentiated us from our competition, and we offer a unique employee experience.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Director of Actuarial Solutions. Reporting to the Vice President, Underwriting and Marketing, the Director, Actuarial Solutions is a member of the leadership team, who are collectively responsible for the development and execution of our long-term strategic plan. With a vision for the future, the Director will set the strategic direction for the Actuarial Solutions portfolio, ensuring the department is structured effectively to meet the demands of the business. As a valued member of the team, the Director will make a meaningful contribution to our growth initiatives, products, projects and business ventures.

On a temporary basis, the Director, Actuarial Services will also fulfill the management responsibilities for the team, including mentoring a team of actuarial professionals, and holding responsibility for the oversight of the day-to-day deliverables.

The successful candidate may work remotely within Canada, however, hours of work must reasonably coincide with MST and travel to the Edmonton office will be required.

Key Accountabilities:

Strategic Leadership

· Participate in strategic planning with the executive team, assist in establishing PHI’s overall strategic objectives

· Support the execution of PHI’s overall strategic objectives

· Develop and execute a comprehensive, clear Actuarial strategy that exhibits effective planning and ensures agility

· Effectively plan and prioritize the Actuarial portfolio to achieve organizational goals.

· Achieve organizational goals as it relates to the Actuarial portfolio and optimize the pricing strategy.

· Stay abreast of advancements within the Actuarial field and make recommendations as to their suitability for PHI

· Drive the actuarial portfolio forward, bringing a creative approach to solving problems and out of the box thinking

· Demonstrate engagement in the insurance industry by participating in industry groups and developing strategic relationships and partnerships

Actuarial Leadership

· Oversee, direct and approve actuarial analysis of insurance rates, rating procedures and rating plans for all current and future lines of business

· Approve actuarial rate filings and provide support as required

· Provide advice and support to internal business partners

· Identify profitable markets and develop appropriate rates for new products in conjunction with internal stakeholders

· Provide support to the reinsurance program, including engagement with external partners and active participation in meetings.

· Develop and implement controls and documentation of assumptions, methods, and processes, and streamline current recurring processes.

· Develop and maintain actuarial practices and approaches that support the business/business initiatives and changing legislation, such as IFRS 17

· Report on actuarial metrics by product line, with a focus on review of products, market analysis and return on financial objectives

People Leadership

· Drive a department culture centered around delivering exceptional customer service to both internal and external stakeholders

· Create a motivating work culture of high performance, continuous improvement, empowerment, collaboration, and innovation

· Promote, support and mentor junior actuarial staff in completing their exams and furthering their education

· Consistently deliver exceptional results by demonstrating drive, initiative, engagement, and accountability and instill these characteristics within the Actuarial department

Education and Experience:

· Degree in Actuarial Science or a relevant field of study such as Business or Mathematics and Applied Science

· FCIA and FCAS is required

· Minimum 10 years of property and casualty rating experience. Commercial property, reserving, reinsurance and IFRS 17 knowledge would be considered an asset

· Experience with the insurance platform Guidewire would be an asset

· Experience with strategic leadership

· Strong management experience, demonstrated by successfully leading and mentoring a team of actuarial professionals

· Experience in complex reinsurance programs would be an asset

· Knowledge of underwriting and risk management

Competencies and Attributes:

· Analytical Thinking: Exceptional analytical skills to help the business make data-driven decisions.

· Business Acumen: Understands all aspects of the business and how they are interconnected to achieve financial goals and objectives.

· Communications: Communicates effectively with non-technical professionals when delivering complex technical information.

· Customer Focus: Creates positive working relationships both internally and externally. Continuously pays attention to customer needs adapting as they evolve. Builds strong customer relationships and delivers customer centric solutions.

· Develops Talent: Develops teams to meet both their career goals and PHI’s goals. Fosters team engagement and collaboration and an environment that embraces changes and challenges the status quo.

· Flexible: Pays attention to the circumstance and adjusts accordingly. Demonstrates ability to be nimble and responsive to external factors impacting business success.

· Innovative: Drives the Actuarial portfolio forward, keeping up to date with actuarial best practices and advancements.

· Strategic Planning: Develops short and long-range plans that are comprehensive, creative, realistic and effective in meeting goals and objectives.

· Visionary: Ability to set and articulate a vision. Readily gains buy in to vision from team, peer, shareholders and stakeholders.

Working at Peace Hills

Peace Hills understands that by reducing work-life struggles, individuals can enjoy a healthier lifestyle while improving productivity at work. A collegial work environment and an excellent worklife balance are just two of the ways we do this.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates shortlisted will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Work Location: Remote

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