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 Recent 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.

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