This is your opportunity to join AXIS Capital – a trusted global provider of specialty lines insurance and reinsurance.  We stand apart for our outstanding client service, intelligent risk taking and superior risk adjusted returns for our shareholders. We also proudly maintain an entrepreneurial, disciplined and ethical corporate culture.  As a member of AXIS, you join a team that is among the best in the industry.

At AXIS, we believe that we are only as strong as our people. We strive to create an inclusive and welcoming culture where employees of all backgrounds and from all walks of life feel comfortable and empowered to be themselves. This means that we bring our whole selves to work. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or creed, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, civil union status, family or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates taking part in the selection process.

Actuarial Analyst A&H

JOB SUMMARY:
You will join the Actuarial Team at AXIS Re US where you will be supporting our North American Accident & Health business. Relevant lines of business include Employer Stop Loss, Short Term Medical, Limited Medical, Pet and Excess of Loss. In this role, you will work closely with our underwriters to project the results for individual trading relationships. In addition, you will be expected to have in depth knowledge about industry trends and be capable of incorporating this into your individual treaty analysis and pricing work. Some travel for client audits is necessary.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Collect and validate data from clients to input and process it with AXIS pricing tools
• Liaise with underwriting to properly understand and reflect the risk
• Perform loss modeling of US treaty business for the North American Accident & Health Division
• Use actuarial methods to estimate expected losses, cash flows, risk aggregations and advise management on technical pricing, and ensure robust economic and actuarial evaluation of commercial agreements
• Provide actuarial input into portfolio monitoring, business planning, and projections
• Collect market parameters and perform analysis to uncover trends and correlations
• Support development and maintenance of data analytics tools and models
• Participate in cross functional teams and projects and provide best actuarial practices
• May participate in client and broker visits; some travel may be required

REQUIRED EDUCATION/TRAINING & EXPERIENCE:
Technical Skills:
• University degree or equivalent within Actuarial Science or similar technical field
• Progress towards qualifying as a member of an actuarial society, preferably through the Society of Actuaries
• Experience preferably in a pricing department at an Insurance or Reinsurance company – at least 1-2 years of experience is preferred
• Expert level user of MS Office
• Proficient in at least one programming language, such as VBA, C#, R, or SQL
• Fluent in English
Professional Skills:
• Self-starter and high motivation; proactively addresses of issues
• Strong team player
• Good communication and presentation skills
• Ability to work in a dynamic and international environment
• Ability to manage priorities
• Demonstrated rigor and work ethic

Salary Range:

For this position, we currently expect to offer a base salary in the range of (NJ) $100K to $125K. The specific salary offer will be based on an assessment of a variety of factors including the experience of the successful candidate and their work location.

In addition, all employees are eligible for competitive incentive targets, with awards based on overall corporate and individual performance. On top of this, we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package which includes medical plans for employees and their families, health and wellness programs, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation, and much more.