Jr. Analyst, Actuarial

Definity is the parent company to some of Canada’s most long-standing and innovative insurance brands, including Economical Insurance, Sonnet Insurance, Family Insurance Solutions, and Petline Insurance. Our ambition is to be one of Canada’s leading and most innovative property and casualty insurers. We can’t do that without our people, so we embrace and encourage a culture that’s collaborative, ambitious, rewarding, and empowering.

We offer a flexible, hybrid work experience where employees work from the office and virtually depending on the type of work they are doing and who they are working with. Bring your true self and be a part of our journey. It’s better here.

What can you expect in this role?

• Reporting to an Actuarial Manager, your responsibilities include contributions to projects and business operations using evolving actuarial models and innovative approaches. In this role, you will have exposure to actuarial development work in auto and property & liability lines under Personal and Commercial Insurance;
• Develop and apply your experience with spreadsheets, databases, and statistical software to prepare and analyze data for actuarial analysis and other diverse business applications;
• Learn to communicate actuarial concepts to others both verbally and in writing;
• Respond to requests of internal and external stakeholders with support from more senior mentors;
• Office locations in key Canadian metropolitan cities (e.g. GTA, Montreal, Vancouver, etc.);
• Opportunities to rotate across 4 major analytical departments for returning co-op’s and full-time employees: Corporate Actuarial, Advanced Analytics, Personal Insurance Pricing, and Commercial Insurance Pricing, on both traditional and non-traditional actuarial roles.

What do you bring to the role?

• University degree in actuarial sciences, mathematics, statistics degrees or other related disciplines;
• Must have completed at least 1 exam from the Casualty Actuarial Society or the Society of Actuaries;
• Must have excellent analytical, communication, and planning/organizational skills;
• Strong programming skills (e.g. R, SAS, Python) and efficient use of Microsoft applications (e.g. Excel, VBA) is a strong asset;
• Knowledge of the P&C insurance industry and/or experience is a strong asset;
• Integrity, dedication, curiosity, eagerness to learn, autonomous, perseverance, quality of work, ability to collaborate and lead, adaptability to changes etc. are all positive traits we’re looking for in your potentials to grow your career here at Definity®

 

Salary Range: $48,700 - $89,800

Interested in this role, but don't meet every requirement? We encourage you to apply! We know from experience that a candidate doesn't need 100% of the qualifications listed to bring incredible value to our team. We're actively seeking diverse backgrounds and perspectives to help us make insurance better. At Definity, inclusion, diversity, and equity aren't just "nice to have" — they're essential to our success.

What's in it for you?

• Hybrid work schedule for most roles
• Company share ownership program
• Pension and savings programs, with company-matched RRSP contributions
• Paid volunteer days and company matching on charitable donations
• Educational resources, tuition assistance, and paid time off to study for exams
• Focus on inclusion with employee groups, support for gender affirmation surgery, access to BIPOC counsellors, access to programs for working parents
• Wellness and recognition programs
• Discounts on products and services

Actual salary for the role may vary depending on work location of the successful candidate and other factors including but not limited to, skills, education, experience, working conditions and the local labour market.  In addition to base pay, eligible employees may participate in various incentive plans which are paid out at the discretion of the company and subject to individual and company performance.

Go ahead and expect a lot — you deserve it.
It's better here — but don't take our word for it. Definity was named by Great Place to Work® as one of the Best Workplaces™ in Canada for women, for youth, and for inclusion.

Our inclusive work environment welcomes diversity and supports accessibility. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting [email protected].

Background checks
This role requires successful clearance of background checks (including criminal checks and leadership references).

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