Actuary, Excess Casualty

Actuary Position at AXA XL

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 considering candidates based at our other east coast offices.

What You'll Be Doing

What will your essential responsibilities include?

• 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 internal 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 optimizing 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.

Who We Are

AXA XL, the P&C and specialty risk division of AXA, is known for solving complex risks. For mid-sized companies, multinationals and even some inspirational individuals we don't just provide re/insurance, we reinvent it.

How? By combining a comprehensive and efficient capital platform, data-driven insights, leading technology, and the best talent in an agile and inclusive workspace, empowered to deliver top client service across all our lines of business − property, casualty, professional, financial lines and specialty.

With an innovative and flexible approach to risk solutions, we partner with those who move the world forward.

Learn more at axaxl.com

What We Offer

Inclusion:

AXA XL is committed to equal employment opportunity and will consider applicants regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity and origins, marital status, religion, disability, or any other protected characteristic. At AXA XL, we know that an inclusive culture and enables business growth and is critical to our success. That's why we have made a strategic commitment to attract, develop, advance and retain the most inclusive workforce possible, and create a culture where everyone can bring their full selves to work and reach their highest potential. It's about helping one another — and our business — to move forward and succeed.

• 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

Learn more at Inclusion & Diversity at AXA XL | AXA XL . 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.

Sustainability:

At AXA XL, Sustainability is integral to our business strategy. In an ever-changing world, AXA XL protects what matters most for our clients and communities. We know that sustainability is at the root of a more resilient future. Our 2023-26 Sustainability strategy, called "Roots of resilience", focuses on protecting natural ecosystems, addressing climate change, and embedding sustainable practices across our operations.

Our Pillars:

• Valuing nature: How we impact nature affects how nature impacts us. Resilient ecosystems - the foundation of a sustainable planet and society – are essential to our future. We're committed to protecting and restoring nature – from mangrove forests to the bees in our backyard – by increasing biodiversity awareness and inspiring clients and colleagues to put nature at the heart of their plans.
• Addressing climate change: The effects of a changing climate are far-reaching and significant. Unpredictable weather, increasing temperatures, and rising sea levels cause both social inequalities and environmental disruption. We're building a net zero strategy, developing insurance products and services, and mobilizing to advance thought leadership and investment in societal-led solutions.
• Integrating ESG: All companies have a role to play in building a more resilient future. Incorporating ESG considerations into our internal processes and practices builds resilience from the roots of our business. We're training our colleagues, engaging our external partners, and evolving our sustainability governance and reporting.
• AXA Hearts in Action: We have established volunteering and charitable giving programs to help colleagues support causes that matter most to them, known as AXA XL's "Hearts in Action" programs. These include our Matching Gifts program, Volunteering Leave, and our annual volunteering day – the Global Day of Giving.

For more information, please see Sustainability at AXA XL .

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. For more details about AXA XL's benefits offerings, please visit US Benefits at a Glance 2026.