Senior Actuarial Analyst

Company Details
Industry: Insurance
Description: Apollo Group (Apollo Investments Limited)was an idea born from the need to harness synergies across the insurance business. Built on commitment, integrity and innovation, it has risen to be one of the leading financial groups in East Africa. Apollo Investments Limited (AIL) includes APA Insurance (K… Apollo Group (Apollo Investments Limited)was an idea born from the need to harness synergies across the insurance business. Built on commitment, integrity and innovation, it has risen to be one of the leading financial groups in East Africa. Apollo Investments Limited (AIL) includes APA Insurance (Kenya and Uganda). It underwrites General Insurance risks such as Fire, Marine, Aviation, Personal Accident, Motor, Liability, Agriculture, Property, and Micro Insurance. We also underwrite Health Insurance i.e. Corporate, Individual & Family Health Insurance. APA Life Assurance is one of the leading insurance companies in Kenya providing Life Insurance and Pension benefits.It has been recognised as The Best Insurance Company in Claims Settlement (Life Business). Our Individual products, APA Elimu,Pumzisha, Imarika and HosiCare aim to protect generations as well as help people from all walks of life to meet common needs. Apollo Asset Management which is an investment and wealth management firm licensed by the Retirement Benefits Authority (RBA) and the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) to conduct fund management and investment advisory services. Gordon Court (Apollo Conference Centre) is the premier event hosting location for both business and private functions in the city. From business conferences to private occasions, Apollo Conference Centre provides the ultimate meeting place. Established in 1977 as one of the first locally owned insurance companies, Apollo has achieved impressive growth over the years thanks to commitment to service and confidence of policyholders and a sound management policy. APA Apollo has been at the fore front of Innovations and taking bold and daring steps in the Insurance and Financial service sectors. View more View less
Job Details
Job Type: Full Time
Workplace Type: On-site
Qualification: Diploma
Job Experience: Mandatory
Job Location: Nairobi County, Kenya
Closing Date: Undisclosed
Salary: Undisclosed
Other Pay: Benefits
Job Category: Insurance
Job Description

KEY PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial & Regulatory Reporting

  • Production and review of IFRS 17 valuation results and associated disclosures.
  • Production and Review of statutory filings in accordance with Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA), and Management Reports for internal consumption (VNB, VIF, EV, etc).
  • Collaborate with finance to align actuals vs budget and improve monthly close efficiency.

Experience Monitoring

  • Perform periodic claims experience analyses to guide pricing, reserving assumptions, and give recommendations for management actions.

Capital Modelling

  • Run capital adequacy assessments under local solvency regulations. Produce Capital Adequacy reports with recommendations to management.

Pricing & Product Development

  • Pricing of new individual and group life products, ensuring alignment with profitability, competitiveness, and regulatory standards.
  • Enhance pricing tools and profitability testing models.
  • Develop bespoke schemes for corporate clients, affinity groups, and pension providers.

Budgeting & Strategy Actuarial Inputs

Provide Actuarial results towards IFRS 17 Budgets and assist in five-year business planning with actuarial projection models. Work closely with the Finance team to ensure these processes are a success.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s degree in actuarial science or related field. A master’s degree in actuarial management will be an added advantage.

JOB SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS

Technical Skills

  • Proficient in actuarial modelling tools (e.g. Basys, RiskIntegrity, Advanced Excel Skills, VBA, Python, R, PowerBI).
  • Advanced analytical skills and business insight.
  • Familiarity with Power BI or other dashboarding tools is a plus.

Behavioural Attributes

  • Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
  • Able to manage multiple deadlines and priorities under minimal supervision.
  • Effective communicator—both written and verbal—with stakeholders at all levels.
  • Mentorship mindset and a collaborative team player.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

  • Progress toward actuarial qualification (minimum: 10 papers).

EXPERIENCE

Experience

  • Minimum 8 years actuarial experience in life insurance. Experience leading analysts will be an added advantage.
  • Strong experience in IFRS 17 valuation and reporting.
  • Experience in calculating VIF, VNB and Embedded Value.
  • Understanding of Asset-Liability Management Process.
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