What are the responsibilities and job description for the Specialist Actuary, E&S position at AXA XL and Careers?
- 505 Eagleview Boulevard Route 100, EXTON, US, 19341; HARTFORD
- ACTUARIAL AND PRICING
- 7514
- Band C
- Jose Aponte
- 18/09/2025
Job Description
Specialist Actuary, E&S
We are seeking a highly driven, credentialled actuary to ensure AXA XL remains a leader in the field of E&S technical pricing and portfolio management.
The successful candidate will be able to effectively communicate across functions with technical skills to support evolving pricing and analytic needs to drive profitability.
What will your essential responsibilities include?
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.
You will report to a qualified Actuary on the P&A team for Wholesale Solutions E&S.
What You’ll Bring
We are seeking a highly driven, credentialled actuary to ensure AXA XL remains a leader in the field 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.
Who We Are
How? By combining a comprehensive and efficient capital platform, data-driven insights, leading technology, and the best talent in an agile and inclusive workspace, empowered to deliver top client service across all our lines of business property, casualty, professional, financial lines and specialty.
With an innovative and flexible approach to risk solutions, we partner with those who move the world forward.
Learn more at axaxl.com
What We Offer
- Five Business Resource Groups focused on gender, LGBTQ , ethnicity and origins, disability and inclusion with 20 Chapters around the globe.
- Robust support for Flexible Working Arrangements
- Enhanced family-friendly leave benefits
- Named to the Diversity Best Practices Index
- Signatory to the UK Women in Finance Charter
Learn more at Inclusion & Diversity at AXA XL | AXA XL. AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Total Rewards
We’re committed to rewarding your contribution for the long term, so you can be your best self today and look forward to the future with confidence.
Sustainability
Valuing nature: How we impact nature affects how nature impacts us. Resilient ecosystems - the foundation of a sustainable planet and society – are essential to our future. We’re committed to protecting and restoring nature – from mangrove forests to the bees in our backyard – by increasing biodiversity awareness and inspiring clients and colleagues to put nature at the heart of their plans.- Addressing climate change: The effects of a changing climate are far-reaching and significant. Unpredictable weather, increasing temperatures, and rising sea levels cause both social inequalities and environmental disruption. We're building a net zero strategy, developing insurance products and services, and mobilizing to advance thought leadership and investment in societal-led solutions.
- Integrating ESG: All companies have a role to play in building a more resilient future. Incorporating ESG considerations into our internal processes and practices builds resilience from the roots of our business. We’re training our colleagues, engaging our external partners, and evolving our sustainability governance and reporting.
- AXA Hearts in Action: We have established volunteering and charitable giving programs to help colleagues support causes that matter most to them, known as AXA XL’s “Hearts in Action” programs. These include our Matching Gifts program, Volunteering Leave, and our annual volunteering day – the Global Day of Giving.
The U.S. base salary range for this position is USD 85,000 - 149,000.
At AXA XL, we know how important physical, mental, and financial health are to our employees, which is why we are proud to offer benefits such as a competitive retirement savings plan, health and wellness programs, and many other benefits. We also believe in fostering our colleagues' development and offer a wide range of learning opportunities for colleagues to hone their professional skills and to position themselves for the next step of their careers. For more details about AXA XL’s benefits offerings, please visit US Benefits at a Glance 2025.
Salary : $85,000 - $149,000