Specialist Actuary, Excess Casualty

We are looking for a motivated actuary to join the North America Excess Casualty Insurance Pricing & Analytics team. You will develop and refine pricing models, conduct in-depth analyses, and deliver actionable insights and tools to support our excess casualty actuaries and underwriters.

• Support the development, testing, calibration, and maintenance of pricing models and complex rating algorithms, including studies on pricing parameters, change impacts, and documentation.
• Oversee pricing tool data collection, analysis, quality checking, and reporting.
• Analyze internal and competitor data to support strategy development and financial planning.
• Utilize actuarial pricing tools and expertise to produce accurate, timely, and comprehensive account‑specific pricing guidance. Collaborate with actuaries and communicate effectively with underwriters.
• Manage micro portfolio activities, including selection of base loss ratio for business planning, profitability studies, dashboard maintenance, and post‑event loss evaluations.
• Engage closely with teams for pricing accuracy and operational alignment, including Governance, CUO, Underwriting, Reserving, Claims, Models & Analytics, IT, Compliance, and others.
• Guide less experienced actuarial colleagues, take initiative in team projects, and actively participate in developing team practices and strategies.
• Provide training to underwriters, ensuring they are equipped to make informed decisions.
• Adhere to and comply with regulatory standards and organizational policies.

You will report to a qualified actuary on the Insurance North America Excess Casualty Pricing and Analytics team.

• Bachelor’s degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Applied Math, Statistics, or a related field.
• Qualification level – Qualified or near 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.
• Proficiency in Excel.
• Legally authorized to work in the posting country.

• Programming proficiency in Python, R, or SQL is a plus.
• Leadership skills to collaborate with colleagues and build consensus.
• Exceptional problem‑solving and analytical skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent influencing and negotiating skills, utilizing effective verbal and written communication.
• Adaptability to new challenges and proactive innovative problem solving.
• Good organizational, time‑management, and prioritization skills.

AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Actual pay will be determined based on the individual’s skills, experience, and location. We strive for market alignment and internal equity with our colleagues’ pay.

At AXA XL, we offer a competitive retirement savings plan, health and wellness programs, and a wide range of learning opportunities for career development.