Senior Actuarial Analyst​/Actuary

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We are expanding our actuarial team that supports Markel’s Programs and Solutions Division. This new opportunity will deliver actuarial insights and analyses to our MGA Programs Business Unit. The role involves a range of responsibilities, from reserving to loss ratio projections to assessing the profitability of new business opportunities, and will be a key hire able to influence management toward courses of action that positively impact underwriting, portfolio management, and profitability.

• Conduct thorough research and analysis to evaluate lines of business and/or individual programs, and establish rates and pricing strategies aligned with Markel’s commitment to profitable premium growth and cost‑based pricing.
• Investigate new business opportunities and identify potential acquisitions, providing data‑driven insights and recommendations.
• Forecast reserve estimates on a quarterly basis.
• Effectively communicate findings to Actuarial, Finance, Claims, Underwriting, and Executive Leadership, presenting analyses clearly and responding promptly to requests for alternative structures or assumptions.
• Deliver presentations on actuarial analyses to diverse audiences, ensuring both actuarial and non‑actuarial stakeholders fully understand results and their implications.
• Proactively identify and communicate potential actuarial issues to relevant teams.
• Mentor and serve as a resource for less experienced actuaries, fostering professional growth and knowledge sharing.
• Monitor rate changes and represent the Department on cross‑functional teams.
• Support corporate goals and principles and handle other actuarial work as needed.

• Bachelor’s Degree required, preferably in mathematics, statistics, or another analytical field.
• 3–6 years of actuarial experience at a commercial insurer preferred.
• Commitment to pursuing Associate or Fellowship designation in the Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS); newly qualified candidates preferred, high‑potential students considered.

• Project and time‑management skills essential, especially related to meeting deadlines, resource management, and customer needs.
• Strong communication skills, ability to think critically, defend actuarial assumptions, decisions, and methodologies.
• Ability to balance creativity and sound actuarial judgment.
• Experience working with delegated authority programs/MGAs is a plus but not required.
• Excellent organizational skills.

U.S. work authorization required. Markel does not provide visa sponsorship for this position, now or in the future.

The base salary offered for the successful candidate will be based on compensable factors such as job‑relevant education, experience, training, licensure, demonstrated competencies, geographical location, and other factors. The national average salary range for the Senior Actuarial Analyst is $78,000 to $107,250 with 15% incentive; for the Actuary role, $116,080 to $159,610 with 25% incentive. Job level and title will be commensurate with experience, specialized skills, and possession of the outlined preferred qualifications.

Markel reserves the right to propose an alternative career level based on these factors.

Markel offers competitive benefit programs to support employees at all stages of life, including multiple health, dental, and vision insurance plan options, optional life, disability, and AD&D insurance. Employees may also participate in a 401(k) with employer match contributions, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, corporate holidays and floating holidays, and parental leave.

Markel is an equal‑opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of any protected characteristic including race, color, sex, religion, creed, national origin or place of birth, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, genetic information, medical condition, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, marital status, military or veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable law.

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