Swiss Re · 1 day ago
Life & Health R&D Manager - Hybrid
Fort Wayne, IN
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$146K/yr - $256K/yr
5+ years expSwiss Re is one of the world’s leading providers of reinsurance, insurance and other forms of insurance-based risk transfer. As an L&H R&D Manager, you'll lead groundbreaking research initiatives that directly impact how we understand, predict and respond to evolving global life and health trends, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to translate complex data into impactful insights.
CRMInformation TechnologyInsuranceRisk ManagementWholesale
Responsibilities
Lead research projects focused on mortality and morbidity risk across diverse populations
Analyse and interpret complex structured and unstructured datasets to identify meaningful life and health trends
Develop forecasting models that predict long-term life and health patterns with statistical rigour
Establish and maintain strategic partnerships with academic institutions and research organizations
Communicate insights to internal stakeholders and external clients through compelling presentations and reports
Stay current with emerging medical advancements, technological innovations, and societal shifts affecting life and health outcomes
Mentor junior researchers and foster a culture of scientific excellence and collaborative inquiry
Contribute to thought leadership initiatives through publications, conferences, and client engagements
Qualification
Required
Qualified actuary with at least 5 years' experience in L&H insurance
Advanced degree (Master's or PhD) in Mathematics, Statistics, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Public Health, Data Science, or related field
Minimum 5 years of experience in life and health research, mortality analysis, or similar analytical roles
Proven expertise in statistical analysis and data modeling techniques, particularly as applied to life and health outcomes
Strong programming skills in R, Python, or similar languages for data manipulation and analysis
Experience communicating complex technical concepts to diverse audiences, including non-technical stakeholders
Curious and interest on understanding the drivers of mortality and morbidity risk
Preferred
Experience with AI/machine learning applications in life and health forecasting
Background in health and or medical research
Publication record in peer-reviewed journals
Experience managing research partnerships with academic or industry organizations
Proficiency in data visualization tools and techniques
Project management certification or demonstrated experience leading complex research initiatives
Company
Swiss Re
Swiss Re Group is a wholesale provider of reinsurance, insurance, and other insurance-based forms of risk transfer.
10001+ employees
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2023 (7)
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2020 (7)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
JP Morgan
2023-03-07Post Ipo Debt· $700M
2018-04-04Post Ipo Equity
2011-05-27IPO
Leadership Team
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Anthony Russo
VP, Team Lead - ILS Business & Product Management
Attila Kerényi
Chief Risk Officer and Member of the Executive Committee, P&C Reinsurance
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