Head of Actuarial, Professional Lines (Director/Senior Director)

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Markel is seeking a dynamic and experienced actuary to lead and manage our Professional Lines actuarial team. This team is pivotal in providing pricing and reserving support for a business unit with an annual premium base exceeding $1B. This high-visibility role is crucial within the Specialty organization, and we are looking for a trusted and valued partner for our divisional leadership team. Exceptional communication skills and extensive product knowledge of Professional Lines (e.g., D&O, E&O, Cyber) are essential for this role

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a team of actuaries responsible for reserving work and pricing analyses for Professional Lines within Markel Specialty.
• Ensure the Actuarial team is highly skilled and well-versed in the products they support.
• Support the development of innovative underwriting strategies and play a vital role in managing profitability across the portfolio.
• Foster a strong partnership with Claims leadership to ensure seamless sharing of insights across teams.
• Build close relationships with key stakeholders (Underwriting, Finance, etc.) to foster mutual understanding of how business developments impact actuarial drivers, and vice-versa.
• Stay ahead of industry trends and maintain a strong network within the actuarial profession and insurance market.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for Professional Lines within the Markel actuarial department.
• Identify areas for improvement and implement changes to enhance actuarial support to the business.
• Deliver actuarial results and insights to non-actuaries in a clear and concise manner.

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Pay information :

The job title and base salary offered for the successful candidate will be based on compensable factors such as job-relevant education, job-relevant experience, training, licensure, demonstrated competencies, geographic location, and other factors. The national average salary for the Senior Director, Head of Actuarial, Professional Lines is $128,200 - $213,600 with 55% bonus potential. The national average salary for the Director, Head of Actuarial, Professional Lines is $110,500 - $184,100 with 45% bonus potential.

Who we are :

Markel Group (NYSE - MKL) a fortune 500 company with over 60 offices in 20 countries, is a holding company for insurance, reinsurance, specialist advisory and investment operations around the world.

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Salary : $110,500 - $184,100