Portfolio Pricing Actuary — London (Contractor)

axiscapital; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

AXIS Capital in London is seeking a Portfolio Pricing Analyst / Actuary (Contractor) to support pricing and analytics for sophisticated multi‑class portfolio structures in the London Market. You will work with underwriters and senior actuaries to shape pricing, assess risk, and deliver insights across the deal lifecycle.

In this role, you will contribute to benchmarking, data flows, and the development of pricing tools, while guiding junior analysts and collaborating across teams to achieve

Qualifications

• Progress towards actuarial qualification (or equivalent experience).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate technical analysis clearly to a range of stakeholders.
• Proactive, self-directed approach with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Support the pricing of portfolio deals across the deal lifecycle.
• Work closely with underwriters and senior actuarial colleagues to understand risk profiles and shape pricing analysis.
• Evaluate deal structures (including limits and reinsurance) and highlight key sensitivities.
• Deliver regular portfolio and product monitoring analysis and assess rate change, exposure movements and trends.
• Maintain and enhance benchmarks and portfolio metrics; support pricing tools and data flows.
• Contribute to developing expected loss ratios and pricing assumptions for business planning.
• Provide informal guidance to junior analysts and collaborate across teams.
• Take on additional duties as required.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Excel

SQL

VBA

R

Python

Communication

Education

Actuarial qualification progress

Job description

AXIS Capital in London is seeking a Portfolio Pricing Analyst / Actuary (Contractor) to support pricing and analytics for sophisticated multi‑class portfolio structures in the London Market. You will work with underwriters and senior actuaries to shape pricing, assess risk, and deliver insights across the deal lifecycle.

In this role, you will contribute to benchmarking, data flows, and the development of pricing tools, while guiding junior analysts and collaborating across teams to achieve