Senior Actuarial Analyst

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The primary purpose of this Senior Actuarial Analyst position is to provide a range of decisions based on actuarial analysis and forecasting, to maximize profit and growth. This includes developing complex actuarial formulations leading to the recommendation of extensive and impactful pricing strategies and loss reserving.

Provide consultations and clarification on actuarial models and risk issues, and influence management towards a course of action that has a potential impact on underwriting, pricing, risk management, and profitability. This may include participation in a rotational program within the Actuarial department.

Job Responsibilities

• Conducting research and analysis on potential new lines of business and establishing rates/pricing that supports Markel’s initiative of continued profitable premium growth along with cost-based pricing.
• Communicating results with actuaries, Finance, Claims, Underwriting, and Executive Leadership in a clear and concise manner.
• Responding efficiently and accurately to requests to vary the actuarial analysis in terms of structure and/or assumptions.
• Presenting results of actuarial analyses to meeting attendees, ensuring that both actuarial and non-actuarial attendees have a clear understanding of final results.
• Forecasting reserve estimates on a quarterly basis.
• Conducting periodic pricing studies.
• Utilizing predictive analytics to identify the most and least profitable insureds within a portfolio.
• Monitoring rate changes.
• Developing action monitors to track progress toward stated goals to improve profitability.
• Handling ad hoc requests from product line leaders and executive leadership.
• Communicating potential actuarial issues promptly.
• Performing other actuarial work as needed.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree preferably in mathematics, statistics, or other analytical fields.

Certification

• 2+ Actuarial exams passed, with a demonstrated commitment to pursuing Associate or Fellowship designation in the Casualty Actuarial Society.

Work Experience/Skill Set

• Minimum of 2 years of actuarial or data analytics experience preferred.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Excellent analytical ability.
• Strong technical skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

US Work Authorization

US Work Authorization required. Markel does not provide visa sponsorship for this position, now or in the future.

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 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, floating holidays, and parental leave.

Are you ready to play your part?

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