Actuary, Excess Casualty

Overview

AXA XL offers property, casualty, financial lines and specialty insurance and reinsurance solutions for mid‑sized companies through to large multinationals globally. We are looking for an experienced actuary to join the North America Excess Casualty Insurance Pricing & Analytics team. The primary location is Exton, PA, but we consider candidates at other East‑coast offices.

• Pricing Model:
  Lead the development, testing, calibration, and maintenance of the pricing model and its complex rating algorithms. Drive studies on pricing parameters and change impacts. Take ownership of pricing tool data quality, including oversight, analysis, documentation, metrics reporting, and remediation of data issues. Lead continuous improvement efforts.
• Analytics:
  Analyze internal and external data to support strategy development and financial planning. Leverage advanced analytics to drive superior business performance. Develop and implement underwriting actions to enhance profitability, proactively optimizing risk management.
• Large Account Pricing:
  Utilize actuarial pricing tools and expertise to produce accurate, timely, and comprehensive account‑specific pricing guidance. Collaborate and communicate effectively with actuaries and underwriters.
• Collaboration:
  
  Partner with the Head of Pricing and cross‑functional teams (Governance, CUO, Underwriting, Reserving, Claims, Models & Analytics, IT, Compliance, etc.) to drive pricing accuracy, profitability, and operational alignment. Maintain strong internal stakeholder relationships.
• Regulatory:
  Uphold regulatory standards and organizational policies. Monitor regulatory changes and market conditions. Translate regulatory insights into pricing changes.
• Training:
  Provide training to underwriters to enable informed decision‑making. Mentor less experienced actuarial colleagues, take initiative in team projects, and actively contribute to the development of larger team practices and strategies.

• Bachelor’s degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Applied Math, Statistics, or related field
• Qualified actuary through the Casualty Actuarial Society
• Material experience in Property & Casualty actuarial pricing or reserving
• Motivated, strategic thinker with a robust collaborative work ethic and a focus on quality and integrity
• Advanced in and significant experience in Excel
• Legally authorized to work in the posting country

• Coding proficiency in Python, R, and SQL, used for data analysis, developing tools, and automating processes is a plus
• Exhibits leadership in delivering high‑quality analysis, owning outcomes, and proactively seeking growth opportunities. Maintains a growth mindset, encouraging feedback and continuous skill development to enhance performance.
• Demonstrates strong influencing and negotiating skills within the limits of delegated authority, maintaining and enhancing relationships with various internal stakeholders
• Exceptional problem‑solving, analytical abilities, and attention to detail
• Demonstrates teamwork skills by actively participating in team activities, contributing to a collaborative environment, and supporting team members in achieving shared goals

The U.S. base salary range for this position is USD $118,700–$207,800. Actual pay will be determined based upon the individual’s skills, experience, and location.

• Competitive retirement savings plan
• Health and wellness programs
• Learning opportunities for professional skill development

AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. AXA XL considers applicants regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity and origins, marital status, religion, disability or any other protected characteristic.