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D.W. Simpson

Head Actuary - Remote

Fort Lee, NJ · On-site +1

$275K/yr

In this role, you will lead the Actuarial Team in driving financial business objectives through the delivery of high-impact, data-driven insights as well as work on complex actuarial projects such as ...

Arlo

Head of Data & Machine Learning

New York, NY · On-site

You'll work closely with Sean Chin, our Head Actuary, to translate business and modelling priorities into what the data team builds next. You will make architectural decisions and be the technical ...

Arlo

Head of Data & Machine Learning

New York, NY · On-site

You'll work closely with Sean Chin, our Head Actuary, to translate business and modelling priorities into what the data team builds next. You will make architectural decisions and be the technical ...

AIG

Actuary, Reserving - North America Specialty

Atlanta, GA

$112K - $131K/yr

Reports jointly to Head of North America Actuarial and Global Specialty Reserving Lead. * Act as an independent lead within the GS team ensuring best practice across reserving and, longer term, other ...

AIG

Actuary, Reserving - North America Specialty

Wilton, CT

$120K - $141K/yr

Reports jointly to Head of North America Actuarial and Global Specialty Reserving Lead. * Act as an independent lead within the GS team ensuring best practice across reserving and, longer term, other ...

AIG

Actuary, Reserving - North America Specialty

Houston, TX

$111K - $130K/yr

Reports jointly to Head of North America Actuarial and Global Specialty Reserving Lead. * Act as an independent lead within the GS team ensuring best practice across reserving and, longer term, other ...

American International Group

$85K - $101K/yr

Reports jointly to Head of North America Actuarial and Global Specialty Reserving Lead. * Act as an independent lead within the GS team ensuring best practice across reserving and, longer term, other ...

AIG

Actuary, Reserving - North America Specialty

Chicago, IL

$120K - $141K/yr

Reports jointly to Head of North America Actuarial and Global Specialty Reserving Lead. * Act as an independent lead within the GS team ensuring best practice across reserving and, longer term, other ...

AIG

Actuary, Reserving - North America Specialty

Boston, MA

$126K - $148K/yr

Reports jointly to Head of North America Actuarial and Global Specialty Reserving Lead. * Act as an independent lead within the GS team ensuring best practice across reserving and, longer term, other ...

At-Bay

Actuary / Senior Actuary

New York, NY · On-site

... head on. By combining industry-leading insurance with world-class cybersecurity technology, At-Bay offers end-to-end prevention and protection for the digital age. With 98% of cyber insurance claims ...

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Head Actuary - Remote

Fort Lee, NJ • On-site, Remote

D.W. Simpson
Recruiting and Staffing Services • 51 - 200 employees
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$275K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Life

Posted 23 days ago

Job description

Job Description
This is an opportunity to become a key stakeholder and have a say in the strategic direction of the company. In this role, you will lead the Actuarial Team in driving financial business objectives through the delivery of high-impact, data-driven insights as well as work on complex actuarial projects such as financial modeling, data analysis, and visualization. The ideal candidate would be a FSA with 10+ years of actuarial experience, including experience with retiree health care benefits and individual insurance. Must be a strategic leader who can help the team grow and communicate effectively to the C-suite & other departments. Medicare Advantage, Med Supp and/or Life insurance experience a plus. (#58514)
Compensation:
  • Salary range of $250-275K
Location:
  • Fort Lee, NJ
  • Remote

Meet Your Recruiter
Arturo Aguilera
Director, Social Media & Marketing
Arturo joined DW Simpson in 2017 and is currently the Social Media Specialist. He is in charge of running and maintaining DW Simpson's social media presence, increasing brand awareness and improving marketing efforts.
Arturo attended Columbia College Chicago where he graduated with a BFA in Advertising Art Direction. He enjoys attending concerts, dive bars, and art museums.
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About DW Simpson

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We have offices all over the United States and place professionals globally. Our expertise includes property & casualty, life, health, pension, and increasingly non-traditional areas such as risk management, catastrophe modeling, predictive modeling, financial modeling, and data analytics. Mission Our mission is to be the premier executive recruiting firm specializing in the placement of actuaries and analytics professionals; to be recognized for the best service, integrity and forthrightness that the firm brings to each business relationship; and to be willing at all times to sacrifice short-term gain for the long-term good and prosperity of our clients, our candidates and, as a result, our organization as well. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement We are dedicated to hiring and retaining diverse talent and ensuring that we treat everyone with respect and support. We embrace diversity and strive to create conditions that provide everyone with an equal opportunity to thrive. Our employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, genetic information, age, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Industry

Recruiting and staffing services

Company size

51 - 200 Employees

Headquarters location

Chicago, IL, US

Year founded

1989

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