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, and Corporate Reporting. At this level, solid communication skills are essential.

Essential Functions:

• Preparing and presenting material explaining actuarial concepts and findings.
• Providing guidance to non-actuaries on actuarial principles and concepts.
• Representing the Department on cross-functional teams.
• Supporting corporate goals and principles, and communicating those to more junior staff.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge and experience using SQL, Excel, Access, R, and Python.
• Annual statement familiarity.
• Strong knowledge of actuarial techniques and methodologies.
• Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to communicate with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Team player with analytical, quantitative, and leadership abilities.

Experience/Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Finance, Business, or similar field.
• Credentialed actuary (ACAS or FCAS); will consider a candidate that is nearly credentialed if they have considerable years of applicable experience.
• 4-5 years of Actuary experience.
• Prior experience in reserving.

US Work Authorization:

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

Who we are:

Markel Group is a fortune 500 company with over 60 offices in 20+ countries. We are a holding company for insurance, reinsurance, specialist advisory, and investment operations around the world.

What’s in it for you:

• 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 and optional life, disability, and AD&D insurance.
• We also offer a 401(k) with employer match contributions, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, PTO, corporate holidays, and floating holidays, parental leave.
• 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.