Job Description

Company Information:

What we look for
Our exceptional and motivated employees are our greatest strength. Our employees provide the highest level of

customer service and help maintain our position as a leader in the global marketplace.

Markel Style
The Markel Style is what makes us stand out from our competitors. It's our core value which should underpin how we do business, while influencing our behavior and performance. We are looking for people who have potential and share our passion to live the Markel Style, which is described in more detail below.

If you think you have these core attributes we want to hear from you.

Job Summary:

The primary purpose of this position is to provide advanced actuarial analyses, based upon generally accepted actuarial principles, and to provide direction and oversight of more junior level actuaries. The completed analyses will be used by internal business leaders for data-based decision making. These analyses may relate to various areas of actuarial expertise, including: Pricing, Reserving, Reinsurance, Corporate Reporting, or combinations of these areas. At this level, solid communication skills are essential.

Essential Functions:

* Preparing and presenting material explaining actuarial concepts and findings.
* Providing guidance to non-actuaries on actuarial principles and concepts.
* Representing the Department on cross-functional teams.
* Supporting corporate goals and principles, and communicating those to more junior staff.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

* Knowledge and experience using SQL, Excel, Access, and R
* Annual statement familiarity
* Strong knowledge of actuarial techniques and methodologies
* Strong oral, written communication and interpersonal skills
* Able to communicate with individuals at all levels of the organization
* Strong presentation skills
* Team player with analytical, quantitative and leadership abilities

Experience/Education

* Bachelors degree in Mathematics, Finance, Business or similar field
* Credentialed actuary (ACAS or FCAS); will consider a candidate that is nearly credentialed if candidate has considerable number of years of applicable experience
* 4-5 years of Actuary experience
* Prior experience in reserving

Why work for us?

Diversity and inclusion
Markel is truly a global and diverse company. We believe that diversity makes us better business partners and that embracing peoples differences can bring amazing results and fuel innovation. We have a portfolio of businesses and product lines that operate around the world.

Community involvement
Markel has a rich heritage of supporting communities across the world where our customers and employees live and work. Giving back is part of our history and our future. Our employees share in this philosophy through volunteering, mentoring and fundraising.

Commitment to open doors

Markel is committed to creating the best work environment. Our open-door policy is essential in recognizing business issues as they rise and to address the changing needs of our diverse and global workforce. Challenging management is a component of the Markel Stylesome of our best ideas start from a conversation between a manager and an employee.

Entrepreneurial spirit

As the Markel Style states, we pursue excellence, strive for a better way, and share the success of others. Markel associates proactively seek new business opportunities, bringing further success to Markel.