Actuary

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 a motivated and experienced actuary to join the North America Excess Casualty Insurance Pricing & Analytics team. You will develop and refine pricing models, conduct in‑depth analyses, conduct large account case pricing, and deliver actionable insights and tools to support our excess casualty actuaries and underwriters. The primary location is in Exton, PA but open to candidates based at our other east cost offices. What you’ll be doing 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 interal 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 optimising 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 (e.g. 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 trainings 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. What you will bring We’re looking for someone who has these abilities and skills: Required Skills and Abilities Bachelor’s degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Applied Math, Statistics, or related field Qualification level – 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 Desired Skills and Abilities Coding proficiency in languages such as 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. Inclusion Five Business Resource Groups focused on gender, LGBTQ+, ethnicity and origins, disability and inclusion with 20 Chapters around the globe. Robust support for Flexible Working Arrangements Enhanced family‑friendly leave benefits Named to the Diversity Best Practices Index Signatory to the UK Women in Finance Charter AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Total Rewards AXA XL’s Reward program is designed to take care of what matters most to you, covering the full picture of your health, wellbeing, lifestyle, and financial security. It provides competitive compensation and personalized, inclusive benefits that evolve as you do. We’re committed to rewarding your contribution for the long term, so you can be your best self today and look forward to the future with confidence. 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. We strive for market alignment and internal equity with our colleagues’ pay. At AXA XL, we know how important physical, mental, and financial health are to our employees, which is why we are proud to offer benefits such as a competitive retirement savings plan, health and wellness programs, and many other benefits. We also believe in fostering our colleagues’ development and offer a wide range of learning opportunities for colleagues to hone their professional skills and to position themselves for the next step of their careers. #J-18808-Ljbffr