Senior Actuary: Lead Pricing & Reserving (Professional Lines)

Markel; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 142,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with employer match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Corporate holidays & floating holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

Markel is seeking an experienced Sr. Actuarial professional to lead advanced pricing and reserving analyses for Commercial Professional Lines. The role partners with Underwriting, Claims and other functions to reflect risk characteristics and market dynamics, communicating findings to senior leaders.

US work authorization is required. The candidate will guide pricing frameworks, evaluate new opportunities, and mentor junior staff within a global insurance group.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mathematics, statistics, or related analytical field.
• ACAS designation; FCAS preferred.
• 8–10 years actuarial pricing experience in Commercial Lines.
• Experience in Professional Lines products (E&O, D&O, EPLI) preferred.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to lead cross-functional pricing initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead pricing analyses for Commercial Professional Lines to support profitable growth.
• Evaluate and support new business opportunities with modeling and pricing frameworks.
• Collaborate with Underwriting, Claims and cross-functional partners to reflect risk and market dynamics.
• Present actuarial findings to leadership and non-technical audiences.
• Provide guidance on actuarial principles driving pricing decisions.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives representing Actuarial in business projects.
• Mentor junior staff and align work with corporate goals.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Pricing analytics

Ratemaking & reserving

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in mathematics, statistics, or related analytical field

Job description

Markel is seeking an experienced Sr. Actuarial professional to lead advanced pricing and reserving analyses for Commercial Professional Lines. The role partners with Underwriting, Claims and other functions to reflect risk characteristics and market dynamics, communicating findings to senior leaders.

US work authorization is required. The candidate will guide pricing frameworks, evaluate new opportunities, and mentor junior staff within a global insurance group.