Actuary / Senior Actuarial Analyst - State National

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 provide guidance to more junior level actuaries. Develop 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 influence management towards a course of action that has a potential impact on underwriting, pricing, risk management, and profitability. Job Responsibilities Conduct 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. Investigate new business opportunities and identify potential acquisitions as requested, providing data-driven insights and recommendations. Communicate 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. 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. Represent the Department on cross‑functional teams. Support corporate goals and principles. Perform other actuarial work as needed. Education Bachelor's Degree required, preferably in mathematics, statistics, or other analytical fields. Certification ACAS required for Actuary; consider candidates actively taking exams for Senior Actuarial Analyst. Work Experience and Skill Set 4+ years of actuarial experience preferred. Project management skills required, especially related to abiding by deadlines, managing resources, and meeting customer needs. Strong communication skills required, as is the ability to think critically and defend actuarial assumptions, decisions, and methodologies. Ability to balance creativity and sound actuarial judgment. US Work Authorization US Work Authorization required. Markel does not provide visa sponsorship for this position, now or in the future. Pay Information Job level is 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 level based on these factors. 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 for the Senior Actuarial Analyst position is $78,000 - $107,250 with 15% bonus potential. The national average salary for the Actuary position is $116,080 - $159,610 with 25% bonus potential. Who we are Markel Group (NYSE - MKL) a fortune 500 company with over 60 offices in 20+ countries, is a holding company for insurance, reinsurance, specialist advisory and investment operations around the world. Benefits 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. Markel is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of any protected characteristic. This includes race; color; sex; religion; creed; national origin or place of birth; ancestry; age; disability; affectional or sexual orientation; gender expression or identity; genetic information, sickle cell trait, or atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait; refusal to submit to genetic tests or make genetic test results available; medical condition; citizenship status; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; marital status, civil union status, domestic partnership status, familial status, or family responsibilities; military or veteran status, including unfavorable discharge from military service; personal appearance, height, or weight; matriculation or political affiliation; expunged juvenile records; arrest and court records where prohibited by applicable law; status as a victim of domestic or sexual violence; public assistance status; order of protection status; status as a smoker or nonsmoker; membership or activity in local commissions; and the use or nonuse of lawful products off employer premises during non‑work hours; declining to attend meetings or participate in communications about religious or political matters; or any other classification protected by applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Markel Corporation