Senior Actuarial Analyst​/Actuary

Position: Senior Actuarial Analyst / Actuary
Location: Rosemont

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The primary purpose of this Actuary position is to provide a range of decisions based on actuarial analysis and forecasting. This role is a key actuarial partner to Markel’s Bermuda professional lines underwriting team, supporting large, complex risks where sound actuarial judgment is essential. The position focuses on pricing, reserving, and portfolio insights, working directly with experienced underwriters to inform high impact decisions.

The successful candidate will influence pricing, reserving, and strategy in an environment where communication and partnership with underwriters are as important as technical ability.

Job Responsibilities Conducting thorough research and analysis to evaluate lines of business and/or individual programs, establishing rates and pricing strategies that align with Markel's commitment to profitable premium growth and cost-based pricing; researching new business opportunities when requested and identifying potential acquisitions

Forecasting reserve estimates on a quarterly basis; reporting with Finance during Quarter Close Effectively communicating findings to Actuarial, Finance, Claims, Underwriting, and Executive Leadership, presenting analyses clearly and responding promptly to requests for alternative structures or assumptions to better represent the risks under review

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

Collaboration with Technical Pricing team to validate and calibrate professional liability rating models utilized in actuarial pricing

Proactively identifying and communicating potential actuarial issues to relevant teams.

Mentoring and serving as a resource for less experienced actuaries, fostering professional growth and knowledge sharing

Rate change monitoring

Periodic Pricing Studies Representing the Department on cross-functional teams.

Ad hoc requests from product line leaders and executive leadership

Other actuarial work as needed

Work Experience/Qualifications Bachelor's Degree required, preferably in mathematics, statistics, or other analytical fields3-5 years of actuarial experience preferred3+ Actuarial exams passed, ideally close to or newly qualified Associate, with demonstrated commitment to pursuing Associate or Fellowship designation in the Casualty Actuarial Society Project and time management skills are required, especially related to abiding by deadlines, management of resources, and meeting customer needs

Strong communication skills are required, as is the ability to think critically and to defend actuarial assumptions, decisions and methodologies

Excellent organizational skills

Ability to balance creativity and sound actuarial judgment

Professional Liability or Commercial Lines experience is a plus but not required#LI-SYUS Work Authorization US Work Authorization required. Markel does not provide visa sponsorship for this position, now or in the future.

Pay information:

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. The national average salary range for the Senior Actuarial Analyst is $78,000 to $107,250 with 15% incentive. The national average salary range for the Actuary role is $116,080 to $159, 610 with 25% incentive.

Job level and title offered to the successful candidate will be 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…