Current Offerings

Position: Senior Actuarial Associate

Department:  Insurance

Start Date: TBD

Reports to: Director, Actuarial Service

POSITION SUMMARY:

Working under the direction of the Director, Actuarial Services, the Senior Actuarial Associate is responsible for providing support to the department on a variety of tasks including but not limited to the following: Lead the development of actuarial and financial models, make assumptions and decisions to support pricing and product development, reserving, and underwriting that are based on sound actuarial principles which tie into financial statements. Leverage expertise to support departments outside of actuarial/underwriting (claims, operations, finance, etc.). Be a resource to support junior/entry level actuarial and underwriting staff.

At all times, the Senior Actuarial Associate will represent Allianz Global Assistance both in professional manner and in the high standards of quality service provided. This position is an intermediate to senior level position within the Actuarial Services Department.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBLITIES:

1. (20%) Lead the development of new/revised products and services by leading all product development initiatives and opportunities, including product design, investigation of compliance, legal and fiscal regulations, technical specifications and administrative procedures.

2. (20%) Provide expert knowledge applying the strategic direction to the development of new pricing, reserving, or capital adequacy models and procedures in order to improve the quality and efficiency of the associated actuarial procedure. In collaboration with the Director, Actuarial Services and other team members, review various aspects of a pricing change and make recommendations for product, rate and /or rules changes. Provide an ongoing review and improvements of pricing templates and processes for greater automation and accuracy. 
 
3. (20%) Responsible for the development and ongoing maintenance of the financial forecasting model.  Work with the finance department to manage ongoing model assumption and operational changes implicit in the model.

4. (20%) Complete analyze and provide commentary of financial reserves for review by the Director, Actuarial Services to present to internal committees and external partners.

5. (10%) Provide input into the development of methods to regularly review and recommend adjustments to the underlying assumptions inherent in the various pricing, reserving and forecasting models.

6. (10%) Work closely with Actuarial Analysts by providing guidance and support as required.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS (KSA’S):

1. Knowledge of insurance and actuarial concepts.
2. Intermediate skill in using Windows based applications, specifically MS Excel, and MS Access.
3. Knowledge of the various modeling processes, reserving techniques, and forecasting methods. 
4. Excellent analytical and decision-making skills as well as the ability to apply regular interpretive thinking to outcomes.
5. Knowledge of department and company policies and procedures
6. Strong written and verbal skills
7. Strong client relationship building skills
8. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
9. Ability to use financial reports to determine the impact of decision and risk management/evaluation.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

A university degree in math, statistics or actuarial science, and a minimum of 5 years of actuarial experience, preferably in reserving, pricing or product development.

Completion or near completion of an ASA or ACAS designation with a commitment to continue writing actuarial exams to an FSA/FCIA or FCAS.

If you would like to apply please send your cover letter and resume to jobs@allianz-assistance.ca or fax it to 519-742-5541. Please be sure to include your salary expectation.  We appreciate all applicants, however only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

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Position: Business Development Executive

Department:  Insurance

Reports to: Director of Sales

Positions Available: 3

Locations:British Columbia (1 position), Ontario (1 Position) & Quebec (1 Position) 

Start Date: TBD

POSITION SUMMARY:

Respnsible for acquring new accounts in either travel, insurance, financial or consumer specialty markets utilizing traditional retail, on-line, or other distribution channels.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBLITIES:
* Accountable for achieving predetermined sales quotas
* Prospect for new business opportunities and execute effective account development strategies to close the sale utilizing all available tools and internal support systems to maximize performance.
* Serving as a business consultant, develop and cultivate new accounts to ensure maximum revenue opportunities
* Utilize and maintain Salesforce.ca in order to create and manage sales pipelines that outline sales activities and effectively implement the plans
* Collects critical data on all accounts and documents in Saleforce.com CRM system and uses CRM data to drive decision making on agency contact priorities. Documents all filed and phone call activities, including account development plans in salesforce.com.
* Actively participates and attends industry related trade shows and customer sponsored events.
* Sells additional products that company develops to maintain corporate growth goals.
* Other duties as required

JOB SPECIFICATIONS (KSA’S):

1. Proven abilities in a “cold calling” sales environment
2. Must have strong interpersonal skills, maturity and good judgment and be capable of  communicating with a diverse range of individuals.
3. Proven ability to manage time effectively
4. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including presentation skills
5. Technical skills in sales planning
6. Proven ability to maintain a positive and professional attitude
7. Problem analysis and problem resolution at both a strategic and functional level
8. Knowledge of and skill in using windows based applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Home-based position with travel within assigned territory up to 80% of time

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Sales, or related field or combination of relevant education and work experience.  Three (3) years experience with prior track record of achievement in sales in a well-disciplined, highly effective sales organization, preferably in the travel or insurance industry. Experience selling insurance in either broker or travel environments an asset.

If you would like to apply please send your cover letter and resume to jobs@allianz-assistance.ca. Please be sure to include your salary expectation.  We appreciate all applicants, however only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

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