Actuary

What part will you play? If you’re looking for a place where you can make a meaningful difference, you’ve found it. The work we do at Markel gives people the confidence to move forward and seize opportunities. You’ll find your fit amongst our global community of optimists and problem-solvers.

We’re always pushing each other to go further because we believe that when we realize our potential, we can help others reach theirs.

Join us and play your part in something special!

The primary purpose of this position is to provide advanced actuarial analyses based upon generally accepted actuarial principles. You will provide direction and oversight of more junior level actuaries. The completed analyses will be used by internal business leaders for data-based decision making.

These analyses may relate to various areas of actuarial expertise, including Pricing, Reserving, Reinsurance, Corporate Reporting, or combinations of these areas. At this level, solid communication skills are essential. Large account pricing and/or research and development experience preferred.

Job Responsibilities

• Providing guidance to non-actuaries on actuarial principles and concepts.
• Representing the Department on cross-functional teams.
• Preparing and presenting material explaining actuarial concepts and findings.
• Supporting corporate goals and principles, and communicating those to more junior staff.
• Communicating potential actuarial issues promptly.
• Communicating results with actuaries and underwriters in a clear and concise manner.
• Conducting research and analysis on potential new lines of business and establish rates/pricing that supports Markel’s initiative of continued profitable premium growth.
• Presenting results of actuarial analyses to meeting attendees, ensuring that actuarial and non-actuarial attendees have a clear understanding of final results.
• Serving as a resource for less experienced team members.

Education

A bachelor’s degree is required, preferably in mathematics, statistics, or other analytical fields.

Certification

ACAS required.

Work Experience/Skillset

• 7+ years of actuarial experience.
• Project management skills are required, especially related to leading cross-functional teams, abiding by deadlines, management of resources, and meeting customer needs.
• Strong communication skills are required, as is the ability to think critically and to defend actuarial assumptions, decisions, and methodologies.
• Ability to balance creativity and sound actuarial judgment.

US Work Authorization

• US Work Authorization required. Markel does not provide visa sponsorship for this position.

Who we are:

Markel Group (NYSE – MKL) is a fortune 500 company with over 60 offices in 20+ countries, serving as a holding company for insurance, reinsurance, specialist advisory, and investment operations around the world.

What’s in it for you:

In keeping with the values of the Markel Style, we strive to support our employees in living their lives to the fullest at home and at work.

• We offer competitive benefit programs that help meet our diverse and changing environment as well as support our employees’ needs at all stages of life.
• All full-time employees have the option to select from multiple health, dental, and vision insurance plan options.
• We also offer a 401(k) with employer match contributions, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, PTO, corporate holidays, and floating holidays.
• Markel offers hybrid working schedules of 3 days in the office and 2 days remote.

Are you ready to play your part?

Choose ‘Apply Now’ to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you.

Markel is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of any protected characteristic.

Should you require any accommodation through the application process, please let us know.

No agencies please.