Actuarial Analyst

About the role

Cigna Insurance Middle East, a leading health insurer, is looking to appoint an Actuarial Analyst based in Dubai. The successful candidate will work closely with the Middle East and Africa actuarial team and will support initiatives across both the local UAE health insurance market and the broader Middle East and Africa businesses.

Key responsibilities

• Data processing, reconciliations and analytics.
• Actuarial pricing for the Middle East and Africa region, including experience studies, setting book rates and pricing assumptions, and methodology updates.
• Support analytics related to medical cost drivers and trends to inform business decisions.
• Develop dashboards and reports to enhance the speed and quality of actuarial analysis and reporting.
• Develop, test and maintain pricing and underwriting tools.
• Support the monthly financial close, including reserving, review of key reserve assumptions, and communication of financial results versus forecast.
• Assist in the compilation of regulatory submissions.
• Collaborate closely with Data & Analytics, Underwriting and Finance teams.

Required profile

• Undergraduate degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Finance or a related field.
• Progress towards Associate credentials with the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries or the Society of Actuaries.
• Commitment to pursuing Fellowship qualification.
• At least two years of actuarial experience in the Middle East, preferably in health insurance.
• Self‑motivated, results‑driven with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written English competence.

Required skills

• R
• Alteryx
• SQL
• MS Office