Specialist Actuary, North America Programs

AXA; Boston; Sur place; GBP 76 000 - 133 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

AXA XL is seeking a qualified or near qualified actuary to lead pricing and portfolio analysis for P&C programs in NA. You will collaborate across Underwriting, Reserving and Capital Modelling while delivering pricing metrics and profitability assessments.

Bring ACAS or near-ACAS, actuarial pricing expertise, Excel mastery, and strong communication. The role emphasizes data-driven insights and cross-functional engagement within a global team.

Qualifications

• Qualification level – Nearly or recently qualified actuary.
• Degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Applied Math, Statistics, or related field.
• Significant experience in Excel.
• General Pricing Knowledge: Actuarial pricing on various product lines.
• General Reserving Knowledge: Common reserving methodologies and techniques.
• Detail oriented with understanding of Programs data.
• Strong verbal and written communications to clients.
• Ability to work self-directed within a global team.

Responsabilités

• Help ensure AXA XL remains a leader in programs due diligence and portfolio management.
• Support delivery of planning, rate monitoring, profitability assessment, and core pricing metrics.
• Engage internally with Underwriting, Reserving and Capital Modelling; external communication with partners.
• Stay abreast of regulatory and technological changes affecting pricing.
• Drive consistency in pricing and portfolio analysis across NA programs.
• Support NA program underwriters with reporting and ad-hoc analysis.
• Assist Head of Pricing, NA programs with data-driven insights for the pricing team.
• Ensure compliance of pricing guidelines with the team.
• Report key metrics including rate change and RRL to the business.

Connaissances

ACAS or near-ACAS

Actuarial pricing

Reserving knowledge

Excel

R programming

Communication skills

Self-directed work

Formation

Actuarial Science degree

ACAS credential

Outils

Excel

Description du poste

We are seeking a qualified or near qualified actuary with relevant experience to ensure AXA XL remains a leader in the field of P&C Programs Business.

The successful candidate will be highly driven, able to effectively communicate across functions with technical skills to support evolving pricing and analytic needs to drive profitability.

What you’ll be DOING

What will your essential responsibilities include?

• Help to ensure AXA XL is a leader in the field of programs due diligence and portfolio management
• Support delivery of core tasks such as planning, rate monitoring, new programs profitability assessment, and core pricing metrics.
• Engage internally with Underwriting, Reserving and Capital Modelling. Consistent external communication with AXA XL’s various program partners.
• Help the team to stay abreast of regulatory and technological changes that affect pricing
• Help drive appropriate consistency in pricing and portfolio analysis across NA programs.
• Support underwriters within NA programs with regular reporting and ad-hoc analysis.
• Support Head of pricing, NA programs by working closely with the data to provide insights to share within the pricing team.
• Ensure compliance of pricing guidelines with the team
• Report out to the business on key metrics including rate change and RRL.

You will report to the head of Head of Pricing, Global Programs.

What you will BRING

We’re looking for someone who has these abilities and skills:

We are seeking a highly driven, credentialled actuary to ensure AXA XL remains a leader in the field Qualification level – Actuarial accreditation; ACAS or near-ACAS preferred.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Qualification level – Nearly or recently qualified actuary.
• Degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Applied Math, Statistics, or related field.
• Significant experience in Excel.
• General Pricing Knowledge: General understanding of actuarial pricing on various different product lines
• General Reserving Knowledge: Understanding of commonly used reserving methodologies, assumption setting and techniques.
• Detail oriented but also need to appreciate the real-world vagaries associated with Programs business and third party data.
• Outstanding verbal and written communications skills to gain buy-in to communicate clearly and concisely with internal and external clients.
• Ability to work self-directed with minimal supervision and as part of a global team.

Desired Skills and Abilities:

• R programming skills desired. Other coding experience is a plus.
• Significant experience in P&C insurance pricing or reserving.
• Working experience in Programs space.

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 enterprising 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 101,400 - $177,600.

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 an enterprising 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.