Senior Actuary - Pricing & Reserving Strategy

Markel; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Markel is seeking a senior actuary in New York to lead advanced pricing and reserving analyses for Commercial Professional Lines. You will apply actuarial principles to inform strategy, evaluate new opportunities, and support due diligence on acquisitions.

The role requires deep expertise in ratemaking, reserving, and data analytics, with collaboration across Underwriting and Claims to drive profitability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mathematics, statistics, or related analytical field.
• ACAS required; FCAS preferred.
• 8–10 years actuarial experience with emphasis on Commercial Lines pricing.
• Experience with Professional Lines products (E&O, D&O, EPLI) preferred.
• Ability to lead projects, prioritize resources, and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and collaboration with Underwriting and other partners.
• Ability to articulate actuarial assumptions, methodologies, and conclusions.
• Cross-functional collaboration and driving alignment across stakeholders.
• Balance technical rigor with practical business judgment.

Responsibilities

• Lead pricing analyses for Commercial Professional Lines, including rate indications and pricing tools.
• Evaluate and support new business opportunities with modeling and pricing frameworks.
• Partner with Underwriting, Claims, and other stakeholders on pricing reflectivity of risk and market dynamics.
• Communicate actuarial findings to both technical and non-technical audiences, including senior leadership.
• Present results and recommendations in meetings with clear alignment.
• Guide non-actuarial partners on actuarial principles and assumptions driving pricing decisions.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives representing Actuarial in business projects.
• Mentor junior staff and reinforce actuarial best practices.

Skills

Pricing analytics

Project leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Actuarial reasoning

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor’s in mathematics/statistics

Job description

Markel is seeking a senior actuary in New York to lead advanced pricing and reserving analyses for Commercial Professional Lines. You will apply actuarial principles to inform strategy, evaluate new opportunities, and support due diligence on acquisitions.

The role requires deep expertise in ratemaking, reserving, and data analytics, with collaboration across Underwriting and Claims to drive profitability.