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Lockton, Inc.

Health and Welfare Actuary

Dallas, TX · On-site

Bachelor's degree (graduate's degree preferred) * FSA/ASA (Fellow of the Society of Actuaries or Associate of the Society of Actuaries) designation required. * Ability to work independently; must be ...

Maven Clinic

Senior Actuary, Outcomes

New York, NY · Remote

An FSA, ASA, or equivalent actuarial credential (or meaningful progress toward credentialing), or a graduate degree with 6+ years of directly relevant actuarial or healthcare analytics experience

Maven Clinic

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New York, NY · On-site +1

An FSA, ASA, or equivalent actuarial credential (or meaningful progress toward credentialing), or a graduate degree with 6+ years of directly relevant actuarial or healthcare analytics experience

Modern Woodmen

Actuarial Student

Rock Island, IL · On-site

$64K - $70K/yr

Bachelor's or graduate degree with quantitative science emphasis. Actuarial science, mathematics, statistics, or other quantitative finance discipline preferred. * Credit for two Society of Actuaries ...

Modern Woodmen Of America

Actuarial Student

Rock Island, IL · On-site

$64K - $70K/yr

Bachelor's or graduate degree with quantitative science emphasis. Actuarial science, mathematics, statistics, or other quantitative finance discipline preferred. * Credit for two Society of Actuaries ...

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An Actuary Graduate job is an entry-level role for recent graduates looking to start a career in actuarial science. It typically involves analyzing data, assessing financial risks, and helping businesses make informed decisions, often in industries like insurance, pensions, and finance. Graduates in this role usually work while studying for actuarial exams to attain professional certification. They gain experience in statistical analysis, programming, and financial modeling under the guidance of senior actuaries. This position serves as a foundation for advancing to fully qualified actuarial roles.

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Health and Welfare Actuary

Lockton, Inc.

Dallas, TX • On-site

Full-time

Posted 15 days ago

Lockton rating

9.0

Company rating: 9.0 out of 10

Based on 47 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

37th of 301 rated insurance

Job description

Job Summary:
Please Note! This is an in-office hybrid role that will sit in one of the following office locations: Dallas, Plano, Austin, San Antonio, Houston, Baton Rouge, or New Orleans.
LocktonDunning Benefitsis currently seeking a Health and Welfare Actuary . This position will support the Health and Welfare clients of Lockton Dunning Benefits.The ideal candidate will demonstrate a high level of professionalism; possess the ability to work well in a fast-paced environment and the flexibility toeasilyadapt to changing priorities.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Leveraged role focused on delivery high quality consulting and actuarial work to clients, leading to maintenance and growth of the client portfolio.
  • Perform advanced financial and actuarial consulting, experience with broader client leadership a plus.
  • Lead and/or support actuarial team and provide technical coaching to other team members.
  • Serve as lead or supporting financial expert in client meetings.
  • Actively engage in peer review: have documents reviewed before going to client and review others to ensure high quality.
  • Leverage expertise locally to other actuaries, actuarial students, and other H&B consultants
  • Maintain knowledge of industry, market, and competition; anticipate external market trends, internal H&B needs and/or client needs.
  • As appropriate, take leadership or supporting role in national Health & Benefit development initiatives (e.g., practice team focused on efficiency, quality, new product development, people strategies, etc.) and broader firm-wide initiatives (e.g., management effective assessment, cross LOB integration activities, etc.)
  • Responsible forstrategy development and costing of scenariosrelated to strategydiscussions.
  • Handlesbenchmarking discussions with clients, including strategy development.
  • Responsible for price alternative plan designs and define product strategy.
  • Project savings/costs related to plan design or provider network changes.
  • Setsbudget rates for self-insured plans.
  • Responsible for employee contribution rate development.
  • Perform IBNR reserve development.
  • Develop and deploy models to evaluate cost-savingscenarios.
  • Mentor and delegate work to actuarial assistant
  • Budget and forecasting
  • Projection and other financial modeling related to health carereform.
  • Benefit expense estimates for proposed benefit designs
  • Medical reserve estimates and year-end actuarial certifications

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Requirements:
  • At least five years of relevant health actuarial consulting and/or health plan/insurance company experience
  • Bachelor's degree (graduate's degree preferred)
  • FSA/ASA (Fellow of the Society of Actuaries or Associate of the Society of Actuaries) designation required.
  • Ability to work independently; must be motivated with strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work on multiple types of projects at one time.
  • Self-motivated, high achiever who has demonstrated leadership skills that will be used in a team-oriented environment.
  • Strong presentation skills with ability to participate in client meetings, presentations and new business opportunities.
  • Team player
  • Strong client presence with project management, presentation, and facilitation skills
  • Well-organized with the ability to handle several projects/clients simultaneously.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Dedicated work ethic with a commitment to client service excellence

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