Actuary / Senior Actuarial Analyst - State National

Markel • Bedford, TX

1d • $78,000 - $159,610 • Hybrid

About The Position

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 Actuary position is to provide a range of decisions based on actuarial analysis and forecasting, to maximize profit and growth and provides guidance to more junior level actuaries. Develops complex actuarial formulations leading to the recommendation of extensive and impactful pricing strategies and loss reserving. Provide consultations and clarification on actuarial models and risk issues, and influences management towards a course of action that have a potential impact on underwriting, pricing, risk management, and profitability.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree required, preferably in mathematics, statistics, or other analytical fields
• ACAS required for Actuary; will consider candidates actively taking exams for Senior Actuarial Analyst
• 4+ years of actuarial experience preferred.
• Project 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.
• Ability to balance creativity and sound actuarial judgement.
• US Work Authorization required. Markel does not provide visa sponsorship for this position, now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Conducting thorough research and analysis to evaluate potential new lines of business, establishing rates and pricing strategies that align with Markel's commitment to profitable premium growth and cost-based pricing.
• Investigating new business opportunities and identifying potential acquisitions as requested, providing data-driven insights and recommendations.
• 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.
• Delivering presentations on actuarial analyses to diverse audiences, ensuring both actuarial and non-actuarial stakeholders fully understand results and their implications.
• 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.
• Representing the Department on cross-functional teams.
• Supporting corporate goals and principles
• Other actuarial work as needed.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level