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Actuary

West Des Moines, IA · Hybrid

$106K - $125K/yr

Establish and maintain strong model development controls, validation processes, and testing ... S. Federal E-Verify program. Applicants have rights under federal and state employment laws. To ...

Actuary

West Des Moines, IA · Hybrid

$114K - $134K/yr

Establish and maintain strong model development controls, validation processes, and testing ... S. Federal E-Verify program. Applicants have rights under federal and state employment laws. To ...

Actuary - Remote

$110K - $120K/yr

The Actuary conducts analysis to determine whether the company should issue an insurance policy and ... and development programs. You will receive reimbursement of job-related expenses per the company ...

Actuary

Seattle, WA · On-site +1

$132K - $155K/yr

Our social impact programs motivate high achievement by youth in education; build stronger and ... Join our dynamic Product Development team and play an important role in driving our profitability ...

Actuary

Seattle, WA · On-site

$132K - $155K/yr

Our social impact programs motivate high achievement by youth in education; build stronger and ... Join our dynamic Product Development team and play an important role in driving our profitability ...

Managing Actuary

West Des Moines, IA · On-site

$114K - $134K/yr

Contribute in meeting corporate goals for profit, growth, and service by directing the development ... based insurance programs. * Must have project and department leadership skills. If you're ...

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How much do actuary development programs jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 24, 2026, the average yearly pay for actuary development programs in the United States is $131,841.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $116,500.00 and $137,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are Actuary Development Programs?

Actuary Development Programs are structured training initiatives offered by employers—often insurance companies or consulting firms—to help early-career actuaries gain professional experience and pass actuarial exams. These programs typically provide job rotations, mentorship, exam support, and opportunities to work on real-world projects. The goal is to develop well-rounded actuaries who have both technical skills and business acumen. Participants usually receive study time, financial assistance for exam fees, and guidance from experienced actuaries. Completing an actuary development program can accelerate career progression and help participants achieve professional actuarial credentials.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in Actuary Development Programs, and why are they important?

To thrive in Actuary Development Programs, you need strong analytical and mathematical skills, a bachelor's degree in a related field, and progress toward actuarial exams. Familiarity with actuarial software, data analysis tools like Excel, and proficiency in programming languages such as Python or R is highly valued. Exceptional problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective communication skills help candidates excel in collaborative and client-facing environments. These skills ensure accuracy in risk assessment and modeling, which are crucial for informed decision-making in insurance and financial industries.

What kinds of projects and responsibilities can participants expect during an Actuary Development Program?

Participants in Actuary Development Programs typically rotate through several departments, working on projects such as pricing insurance products, analyzing risk, forecasting financial outcomes, and assisting with regulatory compliance. These rotations offer exposure to a variety of actuarial functions, allowing participants to develop technical skills and a broad understanding of the business. Collaboration is common, as you'll often work with underwriters, finance professionals, and IT teams. These programs are structured to provide mentorship, study support for actuarial exams, and progressive responsibility to prepare you for advanced actuarial roles.

What is the difference between Actuary Development Programs vs Actuarial Analysts?

AspectActuary Development ProgramsActuarial Analysts
CredentialsTypically pursuing actuarial exams, often with a degree in mathematics or statisticsUsually have completed some exams or are in the early stages of certification
Work EnvironmentStructured training, mentorship, rotational assignments within insurance or finance companiesPerforming data analysis, pricing, reserving, and reporting tasks
Employer & Industry UsageCommon in insurance, reinsurance, and consulting firms for developing future actuariesFound across insurance, pension, and financial services sectors

Actuary Development Programs are designed to train aspiring actuaries through structured learning and rotations, while Actuarial Analysts focus on performing specific actuarial tasks. The programs aim to develop long-term professionals, whereas analysts are often entry-level or early-career roles supporting actuarial teams.

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Infographic showing various Actuary Development Programs job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 25% As Needed, and 75% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $131,841 per year, or $63.4 per hour.

Sr. Actuarial Assistant, Actuarial Development Program

Unum UK

Columbia, SC • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 18 days ago


Job description

When you join the team at Unum, you become part of an organization committed to helping you thrive.

Here, we work to provide the employee benefits and service solutions that enable employees at our client companies to thrive throughout life's moments. And this starts with ensuring that every one of our team members enjoys opportunities to succeed both professionally and personally. To enable this, we provide:

  • Award-winning culture

  • Inclusion and diversity as a priority

  • Performance Based Incentive Plans

  • Competitive benefits package that includes: Health, Vision, Dental, Short & Long-Term Disability

  • Generous PTO (including paid time to volunteer!)

  • Up to 9.5% 401(k) employer contribution

  • Mental health support

  • Career advancement opportunities

  • Student loan repayment options

  • Tuition reimbursement

  • Flexible work environments

*All the benefits listed above are subject to the terms of their individual Plans.

And that's just the beginning...

With 10,000 employees helping more than 39 million people worldwide, every role at Unum is meaningful and impacts the lives of our customers. Whether you're directly supporting a growing family, or developing online tools to help navigate a difficult loss, customers are counting on the combined talents of our entire team. Help us help others, and join Team Unum today!

General Summary:This is an intermediate level position, which requires increasing technical expertise and decision making. This individual will be able to independently identify trends/issues and will successfully contribute in project work primarily within the functional area. The role may still require some support from manager/mentor on more complex analysis Minimum qualifications include passing 4 actuarial exams and having a minimum of 12 months relevant experience. There are no direct reports associated with this position.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Prepare and analyze intermediate to complex data for use in actuarial experience studies, valuation, or pricing projects

  • Provide significant support for development of pricing and underwriting tools and provide increasing support for helping others understand underwriting case specific issues by answering technical question
  • Develop reserve factors, analyze reserves and monitor reserve changes
  • Develop experience analysis reviews
  • Support maintenance of valuation system
  • Support preparation of financial reports, tax returns and state filings as needed
  • Contribute to product development and repricing initiatives
  • Begin working with product, underwriting, compliance, risk management, investments and other areas on specific initiatives; communicate project status within functional area
  • Prepare intermediate to complex reports
  • Demonstrate commitment to career development and growing financial acumen by pursuing actuarial credentials and membership in the Society of Actuaries
  • Continuous assessment of established training and work processes to identify areas for effectiveness and efficiency improvements. Contributes to operating effectiveness through information sharing, suggested process improvements and effective implementation of change
  • Communicate trends and issues identified and proactively recommend resolutions to management
  • Work on and/or lead special projects that require actuarial research and analysis which may involve partnering with other business areas both in and out of finance.
  • Maintain and continue to build on a specialized working knowledge of the company operations, systems and in the actuarial discipline
  • May serve as informal leader/mentor to more junior level peers as well as training interns
  • May perform other duties as assigned

Job Specifications

  • Bachelors Degree required
  • Credit for at least four exams
  • 1-2+ years of hands-on experience and in-depth knowledge of business analysis, pricing, valuation, ALM or corporate experience
  • Strong problem solving ability and developing project management skills
  • Hands on experience with current technology (excel, one programming language, plus mainframe systems or database utility)
  • Solid written and verbal communication skills
  • Demonstrated leadership ability

Unum and Colonial Life are part of Unum Group, a Fortune 500 company and leading provider of employee benefits to companies worldwide. Headquartered in Chattanooga, TN, with international offices in Ireland, Poland and the UK, Unum also has significant operations in Portland, ME, and Baton Rouge, LA - plus over 35 US field offices. Colonial Life is headquartered in Columbia, SC, with over 40 field offices nationwide.

Unum is an equal opportunity employer, considering all qualified applicants and employees for hiring, placement, and advancement, without regard to a person's race, color, religion, national origin, age, genetic information, military status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or protected veteran status.

The base salary range for applicants for this position is listed below. Unless actual salary is indicated above in the job description, actual pay will be based on skill, geographical location and experience.

$73,300.00-$150,500.00

Additionally, Unum offers a portfolio of benefits and rewards that are competitive and comprehensive including healthcare benefits (health, vision, dental), insurance benefits (short & long-term disability), performance-based incentive plans, paid time off, and a 401(k) retirement plan with an employer match up to 5% and an additional 4.5% contribution whether you contribute to the plan or not. All benefits are subject to the terms and conditions of individual Plans.

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