Chicago IL

Omaha NE

Rosemont IL

Bedford TX

Richmond VA

Intern

Associate

Qualified

Senior Actuary

Life

Investments

Health

Property & Casualty

Reserving

Reporting

Data

Risk

Python

Modelling

Data Science

Coding

Pricing

Excel

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:<ul><li>Preparing and presenting material explaining actuarial concepts and findings.</li><li>Providing guidance to non-actuaries on actuarial principles and concepts.</li><li>Representing the Department on cross-functional teams.</li><li>Supporting corporate goals and principles, and communicating those to more junior staff.</li></ul>Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:<ul><li>Knowledge and experience using SQL, Excel, Access, R, and Python.</li><li>Annual statement familiarity.</li><li>Strong knowledge of actuarial techniques and methodologies.</li><li>Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.</li><li>Able to communicate with individuals at all levels of the organization.</li><li>Strong presentation skills.</li><li>Team player with analytical, quantitative, and leadership abilities.</li></ul>Experience/Education:<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Finance, Business, or similar field.</li><li>Credentialed actuary (ACAS or FCAS); will consider a candidate that is nearly credentialed if they have considerable years of applicable experience.</li><li>4-5 years of Actuary experience.</li><li>Prior experience in reserving.</li></ul>US Work Authorization:<ul><li>US Work Authorization required. Markel does not provide visa sponsorship for this position.</li></ul>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:<ul><li>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.</li><li>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.</li><li>We also offer a 401(k) with employer match contributions, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, PTO, corporate holidays, and floating holidays, parental leave.</li><li>Markel offers hybrid working schedules of 3 days in the office and 2 days remote.</li></ul>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.

If you’re looking for a place where you can make a meaningful difference, you’ve found it. Because, at Markel, the work you do gives people the confidence to move forward and seize opportunities. Whether you’re wild about horses, bananas for boats or driven by data, 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!Job Responsibilities<ul><li>Manage the actuarial functions for the company</li><li>Manage all actuarial staff and development</li><li>Manage external actuarial resources, as necessary</li><li>Manage internal risks appropriately and ensure sufficient coverage over actuarial functions</li><li>Responsibility for audit compliance of the actuarial functions</li><li>Drive process improvement by the development and maintenance of actuarial best practices</li><li>Direct the prioritization of projects and requirements among competing business interests</li><li>Evaluate books of business to project ultimate loss levels and estimate reserves</li><li>Present modeling results to Credit Committee to assist in analyzing potential tail risk to SNC</li><li>Develop and deliver modeling and exposure measures</li><li>Examine reinsurance programs</li><li>Complete trend and loss ratio analyses</li><li>Communicate results of analyses with Executive Management and provide actuarial advice and counsel</li><li>Monitor performance of both the fronted business and the collateral protection insurance business</li><li>Design, develop and enhance complex actuarial models</li><li>Manage regulatory reporting requirements</li><li>Complete ad hoc actuarial analyses that are of an advanced nature</li><li>Support Business Development team in the analysis of new programs opportunities</li></ul>Education<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Finance, Actuarial Sciences, Business or similar specialized field</li></ul>Certification<ul><li>ACAS or FCAS designation required</li></ul>Work Experience/Skill Set<ul><li>Minimum of 10 years of Actuary experience</li><li>7 + years of demonstrated leadership in complex/matrix environments</li><li>Commercial insurance experience strongly preferred with reinsurance experience a plus</li><li>Experience doing advanced analysis with limited data and supplementing with industry data</li><li>SQL and R programming experience a plus</li><li>Capable and comfortable handling executive level communications</li><li>Ability to influence and build relationships across the enterprise</li><li>Team player with analytical, quantitative and leadership abilities</li><li>Proven ability to manage projects that require advance knowledge of actuarial methods and process implementation/improvements.</li><li>Ability to manage ad hoc requests that have tight timelines while continuing to make progress on long-term projects</li><li>Highly flexible with the ability to shift focus quickly from one project to another while maintaining accuracy</li><li>Outstanding oral, written communication and interpersonal skills and excellent presentation skills</li><li>Aptitude to lead and develop actuarial team members</li><li>Must be located in proximity of the Bedford, TX office</li></ul>Who we are:Markel Group (NYSE – MKL) a fortune 500 company with over 60 offices in 20+ countries, is a holding company for insurance, reinsurance, specialist advisory and investment operations around the world.We’re all about people | We win together | We strive for betterWe enjoy the everyday | We think furtherWhat’s in it for you:<ul><li>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.</li><li>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.</li><li>We also offer a 401(k) with employer match contributions, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, PTO, corporate holidays and floating holidays, parental leave.</li><li>Markel offers hybrid working schedules of 3 days in the office and 2 days remote.</li></ul>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.The base salary offered for the successful candidate will be based on compensable factors such as job-relevant education, job-relevant experience, training, licensure, demonstrated competencies, geographic location, and other factors.

If you’re looking for a place where you can make a meaningful difference, you’ve found it. Because, at Markel, the work you do gives people the confidence to move forward and seize opportunities. Whether you’re wild about horses, bananas for boats or driven by data, 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!Job Responsibilities:<ul><li>Manage the actuarial functions for the company</li><li>Manage all actuarial staff and development</li><li>Manage external actuarial resources, as necessary</li><li>Manage internal risks appropriately and ensure sufficient coverage over actuarial functions</li><li>Responsibility for audit compliance of the actuarial functions</li><li>Drive process improvement by the development and maintenance of actuarial best practices</li><li>Direct the prioritization of projects and requirements among competing business interests</li><li>Evaluate books of business to project ultimate loss levels and estimate reserves</li><li>Present modeling results to Credit Committee to assist in analyzing potential tail risk to SNC</li><li>Develop and deliver modeling and exposure measures</li><li>Examine reinsurance programs</li><li>Complete trend and loss ratio analyses</li><li>Communicate results of analyses with Executive Management and provide actuarial advice and counsel</li><li>Monitor performance of both the fronted business and the collateral protection insurance business</li><li>Design, develop and enhance complex actuarial models</li><li>Manage regulatory reporting requirements</li><li>Complete ad hoc actuarial analyses that are of an advanced nature</li><li>Support Business Development team in the analysis of new programs opportunities</li></ul>Education:<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Finance, Actuarial Sciences, Business or similar specialized field</li></ul>Certification:<ul><li>ACAS or FCAS designation required</li></ul>Work Experience/Skill Set:<ul><li>Minimum of 10 years of Actuary experience</li><li>7+ years of demonstrated leadership in complex/matrix environments</li><li>Commercial insurance experience strongly preferred with reinsurance experience a plus</li><li>Experience doing advanced analysis with limited data and supplementing with industry data</li><li>SQL and R programming experience a plus</li><li>Capable and comfortable handling executive level communications</li><li>Ability to influence and build relationships across the enterprise</li><li>Team player with analytical, quantitative and leadership abilities</li><li>Proven ability to manage projects that require advance knowledge of actuarial methods and process implementation/improvements.</li><li>Ability to manage ad hoc requests that have tight timelines while continuing to make progress on long-term projects</li><li>Highly flexible with the ability to shift focus quickly from one project to another while maintaining accuracy</li><li>Outstanding oral, written communication and interpersonal skills and excellent presentation skills</li><li>Aptitude to lead and develop actuarial team members</li><li>Must be located in proximity of the Bedford, TX office</li></ul>Who we are:Markel Group (NYSE – MKL) a fortune 500 company with over 60 offices in 20+ countries, is 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.<ul><li>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.</li><li>All full-time employees have the option to select from multiple health, dental and vision insurance plan options and optional life, disability, and AD&amp;D insurance.</li><li>We also offer a 401(k) with employer match contributions, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, PTO, corporate holidays and floating holidays, parental leave.</li><li>Markel offers hybrid working schedules of 3 days in the office and 2 days remote.</li></ul>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.The base salary offered for the successful candidate will be based on compensable factors such as job-relevant education, job-relevant experience, training, licensure, demonstrated competencies, geographic location, and other factors.

Markel is seeking college sophomores and juniors with the right combination of mathematic, analytic and communication skills for the summer of 2024. In this internship, you will be working directly with our team of actuaries to learn about the actuarial operations of a global, publicly traded company. You will get hands-on experience within our pricing, reserving, or operational functions. This internship will also include special projects that will be assigned during your summer internship that you will be expected to complete by specific deadlines.Qualifications:<ul><li>Sophomores or Junior standing with an anticipated graduation date of May 2024 or May 2025</li><li>Excellent academic credentials (GPA 3.5 or above)</li><li>Actuarial, Statistics, or Mathematics academic concentration</li><li>Demonstrated leadership abilities and analytical skills</li><li>Computer proficiency</li><li>Excellent written and oral communication skills</li><li>Property and casualty insurance market interest</li></ul>Application requirements<ul><li>Your resume</li><li>College transcripts (unofficial)</li><li>Essay describing a time you demonstrated the Markel Style (300 words max)</li></ul>Who we are:Markel Group (NYSE – MKL) a fortune 500 company with over 60 offices in 20+ countries, is 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.
<ul><li>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.
 </li><li>All full-time employees have the option to select from multiple health, dental and vision insurance plan options and optional life, disability, and AD&amp;D insurance.
 </li><li>We also offer a 401(k) with employer match contributions, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, PTO, corporate holidays and floating holidays, parental leave.
 </li><li>Markel offers hybrid working schedules of 3 days in the office and 2 days remote.
 </li></ul>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.The base salary offered for the successful candidate will be based on compensable factors such as job-relevant education, job-relevant experience, training, licensure, demonstrated competencies, geographic location, and other factors.

If you’re looking for a place where you can make a meaningful difference, you’ve found it. Because, at Markel, the work you do gives people the confidence to move forward and seize opportunities. Whether you’re wild about horses, bananas for boats or driven by data, 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!Job Responsibilities<ul><li>Create more efficient management reporting and/or dashboards using appropriate reporting tools.</li><li>Performs data analytics and statistical modeling on existing data sets to provide insights/recommendations into business/product performance and improve decision making.</li><li>Identify areas to increase efficiency and automation of data analysis processes.</li><li>Design and implement automated reporting solutions.</li><li>Be an advocate for the use of data to support data driven decision making.</li><li>Research and apply knowledge of existing and emerging data science principles, theories, and techniques to inform business decisions.</li><li>Develop business analytics solutions across Actuarial.</li><li>Develop strategic tools and actionable insights to enable smarter underwriting and claims decisions that will augment existing processes</li></ul>Education<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Finance, Actuarial Sciences, Business or similar specialized</li></ul>Certification<ul><li>ACAS or FCAS designation required</li></ul>Work Experience/Skill Set<ul><li>Minimum of 10 years of Actuary experience</li><li>Commercial insurance experience strongly preferred</li><li>SQL and R programming experience a plus</li><li>Self-motivated and able to be given a task and run with it</li><li>Flexible with the ability to shift focus quickly from one project to another while maintaining accuracy</li><li>Ability to manage ad hoc requests that have tight timelines while continuing to make progress on long-term projects</li><li>Outstanding oral, written communication and interpersonal skills and excellent presentation skills</li><li>Team player with analytical, quantitative and leadership abilities</li></ul>Who we are:Markel Group (NYSE – MKL) a fortune 500 company with over 60 offices in 20+ countries, is 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 and optional life, disability, and AD&amp;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.The base salary offered for the successful candidate will be based on compensable factors such as job-relevant education, job-relevant experience, training, licensure, demonstrated competencies, geographic location, and other factors.

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