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Archgroup

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As of Sep 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for director actuary in the United States is $174,830.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $142,500.00 and $211,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Director Actuaries are senior professionals who lead actuarial teams within insurance companies, consulting firms, or other financial organizations. They are responsible for overseeing actuarial analyses, developing risk management strategies, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Director Actuaries also play a key role in business planning, pricing, and financial reporting, often working closely with executive leadership to guide strategic decisions. Their expertise in mathematics, statistics, and finance allows them to interpret complex data and provide insights that impact the organization's profitability and stability.

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To thrive as a Director Actuary, you need advanced actuarial credentials (such as FSA or FCAS), deep expertise in risk analysis, financial modeling, and insurance principles, often supported by several years of industry experience. Mastery of actuarial software, data analytics tools, and proficiency with spreadsheet and statistical systems are typically expected. Leadership, strategic thinking, and strong communication skills distinguish top performers in this role. These skills are crucial for overseeing actuarial teams, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving business decisions that impact an organization’s financial health.

How does a director actuary typically collaborate with other departments within an organization?

A Director Actuary frequently partners with teams such as finance, underwriting, product development, and IT to ensure that actuarial insights inform key business decisions. This collaboration often involves presenting complex risk analyses, supporting pricing strategies, and contributing to the development of new insurance products. Effective communication and cross-functional teamwork are essential, as the Director Actuary must translate technical findings into actionable recommendations for both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Regular meetings and joint projects are common, fostering a collaborative environment that drives organizational goals.

What is the difference between Director Actuary vs Actuary?

AspectDirector ActuaryActuary
CredentialsFellowship (FSA, FIA), actuarial certificationsFellowship (FSA, FIA), actuarial certifications
Work EnvironmentLeadership roles, strategic planning, team managementAnalysis, modeling, data assessment
Employer & IndustryInsurance companies, consulting firms, financial servicesInsurance, pensions, consulting, finance

The main difference is that a Director Actuary holds a leadership position with strategic responsibilities, overseeing teams and projects, while an Actuary primarily focuses on technical analysis and modeling. Both roles require similar credentials and are common in the insurance and financial industries, but the Director Actuary has broader managerial duties.

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Infographic showing various Director Actuary job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 83% Full Time, 12% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $174,830 per year, or $84.1 per hour.

Senior Director & Actuary

Milwaukee, WI • On-site

Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company
Finance and Insurance • 5 - 10K employees
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$240K/yr

Full-time

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Job description

About the Job:
Provide professional actuarial advice/services critical to development, implementation and maintenance of the Company's life, disability, annuity, and long-term care products. The Actuarial Department develops appropriate premiums, dividends, reserves, and surplus requirements by analyzing mortality, morbidity, persistency, investment and expense experience, striving to maintain equity and consistency among all policyowners while safeguarding the Company's long term financial strength. Perform/supervise actuarial work required to advise on matters related to product pricing, dividend setting, reserve levels, mortality/morbidity issues, and field compensation. Additionally, strive to keep current on actuarial techniques, and on laws and regulations pertinent to your area of expertise; provide guidance to others within your assigned field of expertise.
What You'll Do:
  • Perform and/or supervise actuarial research and other actuarial work required to properly advise Senior Management of matters related but not limited to product pricing, dividend setting, reserve levels, mortality/morbidity/persistency issues, and field compensation.
  • Identify and solve a wide variety of actuarial problems related to the Company's operation.
  • Keep up to date on current developments in actuarial techniques and research and on the laws and regulations applicable to his/her area of responsibility.
  • Provide guidance to other officers or members of the department within the incumbent's field of expertise.
  • May also represent the department or Company as a member of Company, industry or professional committees.

What Experience You'll Bring:
  • A Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (FSA) designation.
  • Minimum of seven years of significant Actuarial experience.
  • Substantial knowledge and experience in a variety of actuarial subjects.
  • Ability to manage interdepartmental projects and to direct activities of subordinates who are at the officer level.
  • Knowledge of Company, industry and regulatory practice and procedures.
  • Strong leadership and communication skills.

Level and title may be adjusted based on candidate experience and qualifications.
Skills:
  • Adaptive Communication: Formulates strategies to be used to convey complex information about services, products, systems, or processes to targeted audiences; communicates and liaises between technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Analytical Thinking: Organizes and compares various aspects of a situation to comprehend and identify key or underlying complex issues through the use of quantitative data and analysis; leverages strong business acumen, problem solving, and interpersonal skills to think critically about situations from multiple perspectives and consistently seeks ways to improve processes.
  • Attention to Detail: Focuses on specific details to spot and correct errors in advance of them being found and surpass quality expectations. Performs work with thorough proofreading for presentation, content, accuracy, and overall quality.
  • Insurance Finance & Actuarial Acumen: Applies knowledge of a comprehensive range of finance, accounting and actuarial concepts and terminologies within insurance related practices to understand the financial implications of different underwriting decisions, analyze risk, adjusting premiums or changing coverage limits.
  • Insurance Products: Leverages knowledge of the general components, characteristics, principles, philosophy, and advantages of specific Northwestern Mutual insurance products to inform approach to situations such as innovation, development, and improvement.
  • Risk Evaluation: Assesses the significance of identified risks, makes judgments about the significance of the risk in relation to the organization's objectives and assesses whether the risk is acceptable or not. Considers factors such as the organization's risk appetite, risk tolerance, and risk management resources to help decision-makers determine which risks require further action and which can be accepted or tolerated.

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Compensation Range:
Pay Range - Start:
$160,000.00
Pay Range - End:
$240,000.00
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Northwestern Mutual has been helping families and businesses achieve financial security for over 160 years through a distinctive planning approach that integrates risk management with wealth accumulation, preservation, and distribution. With more than $290 billion in assets, $30 billion in revenues and more than $1.9 trillion worth of life insurance protection in force, Northwestern Mutual delivers financial security to more than 4.6 million clients. People are the power behind Northwestern Mutual, and diversity makes us better. We are committed to reflecting and serving the marketplace. We do so by attracting and improving the engagement of those who bring their outstanding perspectives, ideas, and beliefs.

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Finance and insurance

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Milwaukee, WI, US

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