Actuarial Analyst

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, and 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 basic actuarial analyses, based upon generally accepted actuarial principles, and under the direction and oversight of more senior 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.

Job Location: Hybrid work arrangement based in Richmond VA, New York NY, Omaha NE, or Rosemont IL.
 

Job Responsibilities

Responsibilities include those assigned to an Actuarial Analyst, and may also include:

• Conducting research and analysis on potential new lines of business and establish rates/pricing that supports Markel’s initiative of continued profitable premium growth along with cost based pricing; researching new business opportunities when requested.

• Communicating results with actuaries and underwriters in a clear and concise manner, and responding efficiently and accurately to requests to vary the actuarial analysis in terms of structure and/or assumptions in order to more accurately represent the risk being analyzed.

• Presenting results of actuarial analyses to meeting attendees, and ensuring that actuarial and non-actuarial attendees have a clear understanding of final results.

• Communicating potential actuarial issues promptly.

• Serving as a resource for less experienced actuaries.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years of actuarial experience.

• Bachelor’s degree in mathematics, statistics, actuarial science, or a related analytical field.

• Minimum GPA of 3.2 in both major and overall coursework.

• Proven exam progress with a demonstrated commitment to pursuing Associate or Fellowship designation in the Casualty Actuarial Society.

• Proficiency in Excel, with strong computer skills.

• Preferred experience includes programming knowledge in SQL, and familiarity with common data science tools like R or Python.

• Experience with Power BI and ResQ software is highly desirable.

• Strong background in pricing and reserving.

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

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US Work Authorization

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

Pay information:

Job level and title is commensurate with experience, specialized skills relevant to the role, and possession of the outlined preferred qualifications. Markel reserves the right to propose an alternative career level based on these factors.

Base salary offered for the successful candidate will be based on compensable factors, such as geographic location, job-relevant education, job-relevant experience, training, licensure, demonstrated competencies, and other factors. The national average salary for the Actuarial Analyst position is $60,300 -$100,500 with 12% bonus potential.

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 better 

 

We enjoy the everyday | We think further 

 

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 and floating holidays, parental leave.   

 

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. 

 

Caution: Employment scams 

Markel is aware of employment-related scams where scammers will impersonate recruiters by sending fake job offers to those actively seeking employment in order to steal personal information. Frequently, the scammer will reach out to individuals who have posted their resume online. These "job offers" include convincing offer letters and frequently ask for confidential personal information. Therefore, for your safety, please note that: 

• All legitimate job postings with Markel will be posted on Markel Careers. No other URL should be trusted for job postings.

• All legitimate communications with Markel recruiters will come from Markel.com email addresses. 

 

We would also ask that you please report any job employment scams related to Markel to rarecruiting@markel.com. 

 

Markel is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of any protected characteristic. This includes race; color; sex; religion; creed; national origin or place of birth; ancestry; age; disability; affectional or sexual orientation; gender expression or identity; genetic information, sickle cell trait, or atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait; refusal to submit to genetic tests or make genetic test results available; medical condition; citizenship status; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; marital status, civil union status, domestic partnership status, familial status, or family responsibilities; military or veteran status, including unfavorable discharge from military service; personal appearance, height, or weight; matriculation or political affiliation; expunged juvenile records; arrest and court records where prohibited by applicable law; status as a victim of domestic or sexual violence; public assistance status; order of protection status; status as a smoker or nonsmoker; membership or activity in local commissions; the use or nonuse of lawful products off employer premises during non-work hours; declining to attend meetings or participate in communications about religious or political matters; or any other classification protected by applicable law.  

  

Should you require any accommodation through the application process, please send an e-mail to the rarecruiting@markel.com.    

No agencies please.