Meaningful contribution to the efficient running of the reserving function for Markel International. Assisting in coordinating the activities of the wider department to ensure all reserving and financial reporting activities are carried out on time and to a high standard.
Developing the technical approaches for reserving within International and working with the global actuarial operations team and global head of reserving to help develop new tools and techniques and suggesting new methods of operation within International and also globally.
Maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders within the wider reserving and reporting universe. Particularly group actuarial, International Finance, International ExCo, auditors and regulators.
Lead reserving team members and provide wider coaching and training to the broader actuarial team.
Provide support to the wider Markel International Actuarial team, and get involved in global actuarial projects as appropriate.
Our must-haves
Bring reserving expertise into the International actuarial team. Helping the team respond to complex reserving issues and provide guidance and bespoke tooling to enable the reserves to be set appropriately.
Possess the skills to manage and engage the wider actuarial team to ensure reserving and parameterisation exercises are completed on time and to a high quality.
Identify and implement improvements to process and governance around the reserving function and required deliverables.
Effectively work within and influence a team, including prioritising your and the team’s workloads to meet and handle internal and external deadlines.
Be a recognised guide in the application of reserving methods, techniques and requirements. Keep up to date with emerging trends, tools and techniques within the wider external market.
Be present in the London office at least two days a week.
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.
We’re all about people | We win together | We strive for better | We enjoy the everyday | We think further
What’s in it for you?
A great starting salary plus annual bonus & strong benefits package…
25 days paid holiday plus Bank Holidays, with the opportunity to buy/sell extra leave
Fantastic company pension scheme, private medical and dental cover, life assurance, travel insurance cover, income protection, season ticket loan as well as other great benefits on offer
There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career and we can provide the support needed to do just that!
Are you ready to play your part?
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Markel celebrates the value of a diverse workforce that brings experience and expertise from a wide variety of backgrounds and life circumstances. Whatever your background, if you feel you meet the requirements of this role then we want to hear from you. We are also happy to consider candidates who are looking for flexible working patterns.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with all reasonable accommodations to be able to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions if successful. Please contact us via email at rec@markel.com or call us at 0161 507 5827 to request any accommodations that may be needed. This includes any alternative formats of any documents or information on how to apply offline.
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