AVPDirector, ERM Actuary

Our Company provides a state of predictability which allows brokers and agents to act with confidence.

Founded in 1967 W. R. Berkley Corporation has grown from a small investment management firm into one of the largest commercial lines property and casualty insurers in the United States.

Along the way weve been listed on the New York Stock Exchange become a Fortune 500 Company joined the S&P 500 and seen our gross written premiums exceed $10 billion.

Today the Berkley brand comprises more than 60 businesses worldwide and is divided into two segments: Insurance and Reinsurance and Monoline Excess. Led by our Executive Chairman founder and largest shareholder William. R. Berkley and our President and Chief Executive Officer W. Robert Berkley Jr. W.R. Berkley Corporation is well-positioned to respond to opportunities for future growth.

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.

*Please provide a one-page resume when applying.

Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Team
Our key risk management aim is to maximize Berkleys return on capital over the long term for an acceptable level of risk. This requires regular interaction with senior management both in corporate and our business units. The ERM team comprises ERM actuaries and catastrophe modelers responsible for identification quantification and reporting on insurance investment credit and operational risks. The ERM team is a corporate function at Berkleys headquarters in Greenwich CT.

The Role
The successful candidate will lead high-impact projects with a focus on casualty and professional liability accumulation risk assessment group reporting and emerging risk insights. This role blends handson analytical execution with strategic responsibility and offers significant visibility to senior executives. It is well suited for someone who is energized by analytical depth grounded in sound business judgment and motivated to enhance ERM processes through disciplined structure and thoughtful automation. Candidates who thrive in this role combine curiosity with rigor collaborate effectively across business units and demonstrate the maturity to lead complex projects from initial problem framing to executive communication.

Key responsibilities include:

Casualty and Professional Liability Accumulation
Lead the group-wide casualty accumulation analytics initiative owning the end-to-end process from data pipeline design and ETL automation to clear visualizations of analytical results that support executive decision-making
Maintain active feedback loops with business leaders to ensure data are correctly interpreted assumptions are challenged and insights reflect true exposure patterns
Collaborate with data engineers to resolve complex data challenges and implement scalable solutions
Model complex reinsurance protections

Risk Assessment and Group Reporting
Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of risk assessment processes across domestic and international business units
Analyze and present risk assessment outcomes to senior executives translating signals into decision-ready insights
Draft Group-level ERM reports and review ERM reports for the international entities ensuring clarity coherence and alignment with Group standards
Support other key deliverables to senior executives rating agencies and regulators

Emerging Risk Research and Monitoring
Evaluate exposure to cyber insurance risks and assess impacts from potential systemic events
Perform research on climate change artificial intelligence and other emerging risks and evaluate their impact on property and casualty lines invested assets and general business operations
Author ERM newsletters to communicate insights and trends on emerging risks to business units
Support the development of casualty event scenarios drawing on historical events and emerging trends to quantify tail-event exposures

Business & Strategic Thinking
Minimum of 5 years of experience in casualty or professional liability (re)insurance; ACAS/FCAS is a plus
Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills; able to evaluate different options challenge assumptions and translate analytical results into business implications

Communication & Collaboration
Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to lead executive-level discussions
Collaborative work style and a willingness to partner closely with colleagues across disciplines and geographies

Leadership
Proven ability to manage complex projects and meet deadlines in a dynamic lean team environment
Professional maturity in navigating ambiguity and adjusting to evolving business needs while maintaining structure and analytical rigor
Owning deliverables from scoping through execution ensuring completeness accuracy and business relevance; comfortable engaging directly with data analytical workflows and model outputs

Technical Fluency and Automation Mindset
Proficiency in Excel; experience with data visualization tools is a plus
Working knowledge of programming concepts including experience with troubleshooting or enhancing ETL workflows
Interest in using technology including AI enabled tools to streamline and automate recurring processes
Bachelors degree or higher