Pricing Actuary – Political – 29499

The Emerald Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Emerald Group in London is seeking a Pricing Actuary to lead actuarial pricing for Political Violence, Political Risk and Credit portfolios. The role emphasizes account pricing, benchmark rate reviews and portfolio analyses to support underwriting decisions.

You will develop deep PV/PR/Credit knowledge, collaborate with underwriters and brokers, monitor portfolios, and contribute to management information. A maths degree with strong pricing experience and IT skills (Excel/VBA) are essential.

Qualifications

• Essential 2.1 or 1st degree in maths or maths-related subject (e.g. Physics, Engineering, Statistics)
• 3+ strong A-levels including Maths
• Essential General insurance pricing experience
• Experience of PV, PR and Credit classes of business is desirable

Responsibilities

• Develop a deep understanding of PV, PR and Credit classes, trends and underwriting strategy
• Account pricing and underwriter support for broker negotiations
• Ongoing portfolio monitoring for accounts and overall portfolio
• Contributing ideas for new MI

Skills

Pricing experience

PV/PR/Credit pricing

Underwriter collaboration

Education

2.1 degree in Maths or Maths-related subject

3+ A-levels including Maths

Tools

Excel

VBA

Job description

The Pricing Actuary will be responsible for Actuarial pricing primarily for the Company's Political Violence, Political Risk and Credit portfolios (with a focus upon account pricing, benchmark rate reviews and portfolio analyses).

• Location: London
• Type: Permanent

Key Duties (Including but not limited to):

• Develop a deep understanding of the Political Violence, Political Risk and Credit classes, trends and underwriting team strategy
• Account pricing and underwriter support for broker negotiations
• Ongoing portfolio monitoring for accounts and overall portfolio
• Contributing ideas for new MI
• Essential 2.1 or 1st degree in Maths or a Maths-related subject (e.g. Physics, Engineering, Statistics)
• 3 or more strong 'A' levels, including Maths
• Desirable FIA qualified (candidates making good progress towards FIA will be considered, note that if not qualified the job title would be "Senior Pricing Analyst" until qualification)
• Essential General insurance pricing experience
• Experience of Political Violence, Political Risk and Credit classes of business is desired
• Essential Strong IT skills, including comprehensive knowledge of Excel and VBA