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AXA · 3 months ago

Specialist Actuary, E&S

Exton, PA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$85K/yr - $149K/yr

AXA XL is a leading provider in the field of E&S technical pricing and portfolio management. They are seeking a highly driven, credentialed actuary to provide decision-making guidance throughout the underwriting process and support technical pricing and portfolio management capabilities.

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Responsibilities

Provide decision making guidance throughout the entire underwriting process, using advanced analytics to drive superior business performance

Support and enhance technical pricing and portfolio management capabilities for E&S lines including the development, testing, and calibration of pricing models and dashboards alongside Models team

Portfolio management activities including selection of base loss ratio for business planning, profitability studies & deep dives, dashboard maintenance, and post-event loss evaluation

Account case pricing and effectively communicating selections to underwriters

Regular metrics reporting such as the monthly renewal price monitor

Reinsurance support as needed, including data calls and treaty analysis as needed

Conduct training for underwriters regarding actuarial models and methodologies

Ensure compliance with pricing guidelines and help drive appropriate consistency in pricing

Qualification

Actuarial accreditationNon-life insurance pricingAdvanced analyticsExcel proficiencyAccess proficiencyProgramming experienceAnalytical skillsAttention to detailOrganisational skillsVerbal communicationWritten communication

Required

Qualification level – Actuarial accreditation; ACAS or near-ACAS preferred

Bachelor's degree in actuarial science, Mathematics, Applied Math, Statistics, or related field

Relevant work experience in non-life insurance pricing

Very good attention to detail

Strong analytical skills and ability to manipulate or handle large datasets; technical aptitude with some computer programming experience preferred

Proficiency with Excel and Access required; Experience in using R, Python, Shiny apps, Emblem, SQL, Qlikview or other programming languages in a commercial environment

Good organisational skills and ability to work under pressure as well as delivering to deadlines

Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and apply critical thinking and creativity to solve problems

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and part of a team

Strong verbal communications skills to gain buy-in to communicate clearly and concisely with underwriters and colleagues from other function

Excellent written communication skills and collaborative work ethic