Head L&H Pricing China

You will lead the Pricing and Controlling function for Swiss Re’s Life & Health reinsurance business in China. As a member of the China L&H cross-functional leadership team, you will be a trusted business partner who enables growth while safeguarding pricing quality, portfolio performance, capacity and risk discipline. You will also strengthen Swiss Re’s technical leadership in the market and contribute to relevant industry and regulatory dialogue.

• Lead pricing governance for new and in-force L&H business in China, including costing assumptions, terms and conditions, pricing accuracy, margin and capacity management, and adherence to Swiss Re’s risk appetite.
• Partner with Client Markets, Underwriting & Claims, Solutions, Valuation and other functions to shape and execute China’s L&H strategy, develop propositions and support sustainable, profitable growth.
• Steer portfolio performance through experience studies, financial and monthly performance reviews, and clear recommendations on portfolio actions, product appetite and in-force management.
• Drive continuous improvement of end-to-end pricing and portfolio processes, ensuring compliance with Group guidelines, local requirements, internal standards and Swiss Re’s Code of Conduct.
• Lead, engage and develop the Pricing team, build a strong succession pipeline, and represent Swiss Re at relevant actuarial, industry and regulatory forums.

The L&H Pricing team is a core part of Swiss Re’s Life & Health business in China. The team combines actuarial expertise, commercial judgement and portfolio insight to support both new business and the management of the in-force portfolio. Working closely with Client Markets, Underwriting & Claims, Solutions, Valuation and regional and global colleagues, we help the business make sound risk decisions and create sustainable value for clients and Swiss Re.

We operate in a fast-changing market and value curiosity, collaboration, constructive challenge and disciplined execution. The team plays an important role in strengthening technical standards, developing talent and advancing Swiss Re’s market leadership.

You are an experienced actuarial and pricing leader who combines deep L&H expertise with strategic perspective and sound commercial judgement. You communicate complex topics clearly, influence senior stakeholders, and create an inclusive environment in which people can perform and grow.

We are looking for candidates who meet these requirements:

• Significant experience in Life & Health insurance or reinsurance pricing, with strong knowledge of pricing methodologies, product economics, risk assessment and portfolio management.
• Proven leadership experience, including developing actuarial talent, setting direction and leading teams through change.
• Strong financial and commercial acumen, with the ability to translate experience, portfolio and market data into clear business recommendations.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across functions and influence senior internal and external stakeholders in a complex, matrixed environment.
• Sound understanding of China’s L&H insurance market and regulatory environment, together with a strong commitment to governance, risk management and professional standards.
• Qualified actuary, or equivalent relevant professional qualification or experience.
• Experience with experience studies, in-force management, product development or actuarial research.
• Established network within the Chinese insurance, actuarial or regulatory community.
• Proficiency in English and Mandarin, both written and spoken.
• Experience working across local, regional and global teams.

Our company has a hybrid work model where the expectation is that you will be in the office at least three days per week.