Vice President Annuity Actuary, Reinsurance

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.

We’re looking for an experienced Life & Annuity Actuary (Reinsurance) to join our growing Life Solutions Group. In this role, you’ll use your technical expertise to create analytics tools and provide insights that support asset intensive life and annuity transactions and risk transfer solutions. You’ll be part of a collaborative team that values innovation, problem‑solving, and delivering exceptional service to clients.

This is a unique opportunity to work on impactful projects, develop cutting‑edge tools, and contribute to the growth of a dynamic team. With locations in New York, Philadelphia, Boston, Minneapolis, or Portland, Maine (and other locations considered), you’ll have the flexibility to work where it suits you best.

You’ll play a key role in analyzing and designing reinsurance and risk transfer solutions for life and annuity clients. You’ll develop pricing and evaluation models, maintain templates, and stay up to date with industry developments such as P , RBC, and cash flow testing requirements.

You’ll research and analyze reinsurance transactions, track market trends, and identify opportunities to answer practical business questions. Your work will include presenting results to clients, prospects, and at industry events, as well as collaborating with other team members to deliver innovative solutions.

Additionally, you’ll evaluate reinsurer annuity new business pricing proposals and provide clients with advice on evaluating their options. You’ll work closely with brokers, actuaries, and other analytical associates to deliver exceptional service and insights.

• FSA preferred, but ASA will be considered.
• At least 7 years of experience in life/annuity actuarial roles, with strong knowledge of pricing, product development, and statutory reinsurance accounting concepts. Some annuity pricing or product development experience is preferred.
• Experience with capital methodologies and knowledge of GAAP and/or IFRS (a plus).
• Strong problem‑solving skills and proficiency in tools like Microsoft Excel (experience with other software is a plus).
• Excellent communication skills to present complex analyses in clear terms.
• A collaborative mindset, strong work ethic, and a passion for learning and innovation.

We offer a competitive and comprehensive compensation package. The base salary range represents the anticipated low end and high end of the range for this position. The actual compensation will be influenced by a wide range of factors including, but not limited to, previous experience, education, pay market/geography, complexity or scope, specialized skill set, lines of business/practice area, supply/demand, and scheduled hours.

On top of a competitive salary, great teams, and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits.

Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve:

• Medical/dental/vision plans, which start from day one!
• Life and accident insurance
• 401(K) and Roth options
• Tax‑advantaged accounts (HSA, FSA)
• Educational expense reimbursement
• Paid parental leave

Other benefits include:

• Digital mental health services (Talkspace)
• Flexible…