Associate Director – Insurance
Fitch Ratings’ North American Insurance Group provides public and private ratings of insurance companies and their debt instruments in the United States, Canada, and Bermuda. The department employs 18 credit analysts and staff in Chicago and Current York and is part of a global insurance team covering sectors including Life, Property/Casualty, Reinsurance, Health, Mortgage, Title, Captives, Financial Guaranty, and Insurance‑Linked Securitizations.

Responsibilities

Lead coverage on a portfolio of property/casualty or life insurance companies

Interact with management of property/casualty or life insurance companies

Prepare and present rating committee packages

Participate in rating committees

Write company research

Contribute to insurance industry research

Participate in analytical projects utilizing industry financial data sources

Back‑up coverage on selected insurance companies

Maintain files in accordance with company policies

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree

5–7 years of relevant experience in property/casualty or life insurance analysis or in a strategic planning, financial management or actuarial position within the insurance industry

CFA/MBA/CPA or actuarial designations a plus, but not a requirement

Self‑motivated professional

Strong analytical, quantitative, and organizational skills





Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to shift fluidly between multiple projects as priorities change

Ability to excel in a team‑oriented environment

Expertise in Excel and Word

Strong candidates with less experience may be considered at varying levels

What Would Make You Stand Out

The role would suit an individual with previous analytical experience looking to develop further in an intellectually challenging, analytically rigorous yet supportive environment

Fitch’s insurance analysts have diverse backgrounds, including career financial/credit analysts, professional services, or financial/operational roles in companies

Compensation
For New York roles only: Expected base pay between $115,000 and $135,000. Actual salaries are determined on an individualized basis and may vary based on factors including educational background, experience, and other job‑related factors.

Equal Opportunity Statement
Fitch Group is a proud Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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📌 Credit Analyst, Associate Director - Insurance - Toronto (Ontario)
🏢 Fitch Ratings
📍 Ontario