Associate, Actuarial Cover Letter

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the associate, actuarial position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for actuarial technical assistance and information to other departments; assist in the creation and maintenance of actuarial tools.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Knowledge of software packages used in business communication such as MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Exceptional technical skills in Microsoft Excel including VBA and other programming
• Approach work with intellectual curiosity and transparency with an openness to giving and receiving feedback
• Has completed Course 1 (Exam P) towards the eventual attainment of the Associate, Society of Actuaries (ASA) designation
• Qualified FSA / FCIA
• Experience with LICAT and/or IFRS 17 is an asset
• Strong people and influence skills essential in building and managing relationship with other internal groups
• Intellectual agility with strong analytical, innovation and problem solving skills

In response to your job posting for associate, actuarial, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In my previous role, I was responsible for professional actuarial support and advice to business partners, including insights into underlying performance and implications for the business.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Experience with Group Benefits products preferred
• Strong customer relationship and influencing skills with demonstrated creativity and innovation
• Minimum of 2 actuarial examinations from the Casualty Actuarial Society
• Background in financial/actuarial technical concepts
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel VBA, Word, Power Point
• Strategic thinker on actuarial pricing and modeling issues
• Some Actuarial exams preferred
• Maintains adequate exam progress to remain in the actuarial program

I am excited to be applying for the position of associate, actuarial. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

Previously, I was responsible for active coaching and day to day supervision to newly hired employees (Actuarial Analyst I) on GC Analytics tools, methods, and procedures.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Exhibits mathematical or statistics skills appropriate to complete job duties
• Near or recent ACAS/FCAS preferred or demonstrated experience in either a pricing, reserving or related actuarial function
• Knowledge of actuarial pricing and reserving techniques
• Experience working with property and casualty insurance computer systems and Microsoft Office products
• General knowledge of property and casualty insurance operations
• Basic knowledge of annuity products
• Close to Associate of the Society of Actuaries
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Access

I would like to submit my application for the associate, actuarial opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In the previous role, I was responsible for timely and accurate actuarial Management Information, using actuarial skills and judgement, to support our stakeholders in their decision-making.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Flexible, with demonstrated interpersonal and partnering, strong oral and writing skills
• Internship or full time experience in a role collecting, analyzing, and summarizing qualitative / quantitative data
• Familiarity and hands-on experience with statistical languages
• Positive "do what it takes" attitude
• Will abide by departmental policies and procedures, including authority levels, to comply with C&F's risk management
• Exam progress towards ASA
• Close to FSA designation or FSA designation
• BA/BS Math/Statistics/Computer Science or related area

I would like to submit my application for the associate, actuarial opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In the previous role, I was responsible for support to implement best practices, risk mitigation, risk controls as well as process, policy and procedures for the actuarial function.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Strong knowledge of Prophet, with deep experience in implementations, conversions, architecture design and review, model validation, and related project work
• Deep experience in model controls and processes
• Deep understanding of Canadian Insurance Contract Measurement Standard (CALM / IFRS4)
• Excellent technical skills (experience with AXIS and MS-Office software)
• Strong organization skills and documentation skills
• Communicate confidently and effectively with different audiences
• Support the Senior Medical Pricing Actuaries with the benefit design and pricing of products for our clients
• Assist with the pricing of new business opportunities