Insurance Strategist

Legal & General (LGIM) • Chicago, IL, US • 1m ago

Overview

The Insurance Strategist is a key member of a growing LGIMA Insurance Strategy team, responsible for providing relevant market research and its application to the insurance & reinsurance space. Strong understanding of applicable Insurance Accounting and Capital Considerations required.

Responsibilities

Investment & Insurance Strategy:

Be prepared to develop and write investment strategies addressing changes in Fixed Income & Equity Markets, and how those changes are impacting Insurance Companies. Have a strong history and understanding of capital and accounting considerations impacting insurance companies. Be able to present those solutions to our internal insurance affiliates as well as external insurance and reinsurance companies.

Client Engagement:

Supporting the management and development of relationships with both internal insurance company affiliates as well as external insurance and reinsurance prospects.

Use technical expertise to explain outcomes of analysis where needed and ensure to follow up on appropriate actions with the relevant parties. Partner with internal client teams and LGIMA team members to enhance and automate data tracking and analytics tools.

Qualifications

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Self-starter, strong team player and intellectually curious – proactive approach to assigned projects and new team initiatives.
Demonstrated organizational and project management skills, and ability to multi-task.
Energetic focus on client service; ability to take responsibility to meet deadlines.
3+ years investment management, debt capital markets, research, insurance solutions or similar experience.
Undergraduate degree required, preferably in a quantitative field, such as Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, CS/Operations Research, or Engineering.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills along with a high attention to detail.
Working knowledge of and interest in portfolio construction, fixed income, derivatives, ALM and LDI, insurance statutory (regulatory) capital and reserving frameworks, and accounting.
Strong Excel skills required

Salary Range

$140,000 - $190,000

The starting salary offer will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to the applicant’s education, job-related experience, skills, and abilities, geographic location, and market factors. This position is also eligible to participate in the company’s annual discretionary bonus plan. Full time employees may be eligible for health insurance with an optional HSA, short term disability, long term disability, dental insurance, vision care, life insurance, Healthcare, Dependent and Limited Care Flexible Spending Accounts, 401K, vacation, sick time, an employee assistance program, and commuter and transit programs. Additional voluntary programs include: supplemental health benefits including accidental injury, critical illness and hospital indemnity insurance and pet insurance.

EOE Statement

As an EOE employer, Legal & General Investment Management America will extend equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, national origin, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, military status, and/or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. (2024)