VP or SVP - Reinsurance Actuary

Introduction

At Gallagher Re, we bring clarity to complexity by helping clients around the world make confident, data-driven decisions in a rapidly evolving risk landscape. Here, you’ll be part of a team that leverages world‑class analytics and deep reinsurance expertise to deliver strategic advisory services and transactional excellence. Together, we transform advanced insights and market intelligence into strategies that protect businesses, drive performance, and shape the future of reinsurance.

We’re a community of decision makers, future shapers, and trusted experts working side by side to deliver meaningful impact through innovative thinking and practical solutions. At Gallagher Re, your curiosity is welcomed, your growth is championed, and your work truly matters. This is a place where you'll have the freedom to explore new ideas, take ownership of your career, and collaborate with people who are as driven and inquisitive as you are.

As a growing, entrepreneurial company in a niche industry, Gallagher Re offers true career opportunity to qualified applicants, and we are currently recruiting exceptional individuals in our actuarial department. The role encompasses a wide range of activities, including reinsurance pricing analysis, interaction with our Broking teams, client interaction as well as research projects. This broad-based introduction to the reinsurance sector will position you for significant future growth opportunities within our firm.

Our team‑oriented culture will promote development, enabling you to gain a balanced skill set, including acumen in analysis, negotiations, etc. As you gain experience and demonstrate your capabilities, we provide you with increased client interaction and more responsibility.

As a VP or SVP (dependent on experience), you will provide actuarial profitability studies, reinsurance pricing, dynamic portfolio optimization support, and primary pricing support for our clients and prospects. The market focus will be Programs / MGAs across all lines of business, including but not limited to Commercial (e.g. General Liability, Workers Compensation, Commercial Auto, BOP, Umbrella, Professional Liability) and Personal Lines (Property CAT and non‑CAT, and Non‑Standard Auto).

• Perform actuarial analysis to develop loss model for client business, estimate reinsurance pricing, and determine optimal reinsurance structures given client risk profile and underwriting strategy
• Perform primary pricing/rating analysis and build rating tools to support MGA client growth and profitability
• Help manage and lead actuarial team in Dallas, potentially manage a direct report depending on experience
• Present analyses in clear terms appropriate to the audience
• Provide value‑added service to clients as needed
• Assist in market and line of business studies to qualify Gallagher Re as a thought leader in reinsurance and primary marketplace
• Work closely with other analytical associates across Gallagher Re, including other actuaries, catastrophe modelers, rating agency advisory, ERM and capital markets associates

• Able to apply advanced mathematical / actuarial concepts and techniques
• Skilled in using Microsoft Excel and other software
• Seeks appropriate data needed for analysis
• Considers issues in depth, not just superficially
• Finds effective, creative solutions
• Applies high standard of quality control
• Seeks assistance / support as appropriate

• Builds strong working relationships with brokers and clients
• Demonstrates good listening skills
• Exhibits positive attitude
• Clearly explains technical concepts in appropriate detail

• Bachelor's degree or commensurate experience; 5‑10 years’ related experience
• ACAS or FCAS
• Prefer experience in primary insurance pricing and reinsurance pricing
• Prefer candidates local to Dallas / Fort Worth metro or willing to relocate
• Flexible hybrid work, typically 3‑4 days in office
• Moderate travel required, including some overnight travel
• Ability to travel by automobile and aircraft and work outside or normal business hours as required.
• Ability to perform work on varied…