Monitoring market trends across life insurance and annuity products, markets, and regulations to ... Providing actuarial subject matter support to multidisciplinary consulting teams and helping ...
Monitoring market trends across life insurance and annuity products, markets, and regulations to ... Providing actuarial subject matter support to multidisciplinary consulting teams and helping ...
Work you'll do As an Actuarial Senior Consultant on the Insights, Innovation & Operate team, you ... Monitor life insurance and annuity product, market, and regulatory developments to anticipate ...
Work you'll do As an Actuarial Senior Consultant on the Insights, Innovation & Operate team, you ... Monitor life insurance and annuity product, market, and regulatory developments to anticipate ...
... across individual life insurance and annuity products * 8+ years of experience developing ... Work you'll do As an Actuarial Senior Manager on the Human Capital team, you will be responsible ...
... across individual life insurance and annuity products * 8+ years of experience developing ... Work you'll do As an Actuarial Senior Manager on the Human Capital team, you will be responsible ...
Actuary, Modeling
$112K - $132K/yr
Our business focuses on annuities and life insurance. At first, it might not sound flashy, but that ... What We Are Looking For The Modeling Actuary will play a key role in developing, maintaining, and ...
Actuary, Modeling
$112K - $132K/yr
Our business focuses on annuities and life insurance. At first, it might not sound flashy, but that ... What We Are Looking For The Modeling Actuary will play a key role in developing, maintaining, and ...
Corporate Actuary
$112K - $132K/yr
Our business focuses on annuities and life insurance. At first, it might not sound flashy, but that ... This actuarial role supports the broader corporate actuarial function and plays a critical part in ...
Corporate Actuary
$112K - $132K/yr
Our business focuses on annuities and life insurance. At first, it might not sound flashy, but that ... This actuarial role supports the broader corporate actuarial function and plays a critical part in ...
Consulting Actuary - ACA Risk Adjustment
Chapel Hill, NC · On-site
$143K - $229K/yr
... insurance products. You will support company objectives by providing reliable, actionable actuarial ... Work-life balance, flexibility, and the autonomy to do great work. * Medical, dental, and vision ...
Consulting Actuary - ACA Risk Adjustment
Chapel Hill, NC · On-site
$143K - $229K/yr
... insurance products. You will support company objectives by providing reliable, actionable actuarial ... Work-life balance, flexibility, and the autonomy to do great work. * Medical, dental, and vision ...
Our business focuses on annuities and life insurance. At first, it might not sound flashy, but that ... The AVP, Valuation Actuary will be a key technical contributor in production valuation processes ...
Our business focuses on annuities and life insurance. At first, it might not sound flashy, but that ... The AVP, Valuation Actuary will be a key technical contributor in production valuation processes ...
Health Solutions Actuarial Senior Consultant
Raleigh, NC · Hybrid
$130K - $140K/yr
Health Solutions Actuarial Senior Consultant Preferred Locations: Houston TX or Atlanta, GA Other ... life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; optional personal insurance policies ...
Health Solutions Actuarial Senior Consultant
Raleigh, NC · Hybrid
$130K - $140K/yr
Health Solutions Actuarial Senior Consultant Preferred Locations: Houston TX or Atlanta, GA Other ... life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; optional personal insurance policies ...
Actuarial Analyst III
$89K - $170K/yr
Actuarial Analyst III Actuarial Analyst III Location: This role requires associates to be in-office ... life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few. Elevance Health ...
Actuarial Analyst III
$89K - $170K/yr
Actuarial Analyst III Actuarial Analyst III Location: This role requires associates to be in-office ... life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few. Elevance Health ...
Actuarial Analyst III
$89K - $170K/yr
Actuarial Analyst III Location: This role requires associates to be in-office 1-2 days per week ... life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few. Elevance Health ...
Actuarial Analyst III
$89K - $170K/yr
Actuarial Analyst III Location: This role requires associates to be in-office 1-2 days per week ... life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few. Elevance Health ...
Senior Actuarial Analyst
Raleigh, NC · On-site
Marsh McLennan Agency (MMA) provides business insurance, employee health & benefits, retirement ... MRSH). A day in the life. As a Senior Actuarial Analyst on the Employee Health & Benefits team ...
Senior Actuarial Analyst
Raleigh, NC · On-site
Marsh McLennan Agency (MMA) provides business insurance, employee health & benefits, retirement ... MRSH). A day in the life. As a Senior Actuarial Analyst on the Employee Health & Benefits team ...
Actuarial Analyst
Raleigh, NC · On-site
Marsh McLennan Agency (MMA) provides business insurance, employee health & benefits, retirement ... A day in the life. As our Actuarial Analyst on the Employee Health & Benefits team, you'll be ...
Actuarial Analyst
Raleigh, NC · On-site
Marsh McLennan Agency (MMA) provides business insurance, employee health & benefits, retirement ... A day in the life. As our Actuarial Analyst on the Employee Health & Benefits team, you'll be ...
Lead Actuarial Analyst, MA Risk Adjustment
Raleigh, NC · On-site
$99K - $124K/yr
... and voluntary life and disability insurance, plus health and flexible spending accounts ... What You'll Do We are seeking a Lead Actuarial Analyst, MA Risk Adjustment to join our high ...
Lead Actuarial Analyst, MA Risk Adjustment
Raleigh, NC · On-site
$99K - $124K/yr
... and voluntary life and disability insurance, plus health and flexible spending accounts ... What You'll Do We are seeking a Lead Actuarial Analyst, MA Risk Adjustment to join our high ...
Sales Director - Insurance
Wake Forest, NC · Remote
$130K - $150K/yr
A Day in the Life of an Sales Director: * Drive Strategic Growth: Lead enterprise sales cycles and ... Build relationships across underwriting, actuarial, and leadership. * Support product launches and ...
Sales Director - Insurance
Wake Forest, NC · Remote
$130K - $150K/yr
A Day in the Life of an Sales Director: * Drive Strategic Growth: Lead enterprise sales cycles and ... Build relationships across underwriting, actuarial, and leadership. * Support product launches and ...
... insurance company, including NAIC statutory reporting and IFRS 17/LDTI Familiarity with actuarial ... This role supports finance transformation efforts for life and annuity (L&A), property and casualty ...
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... insurance company, including NAIC statutory reporting and IFRS 17/LDTI Familiarity with actuarial ... This role supports finance transformation efforts for life and annuity (L&A), property and casualty ...
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Life, Annuity & Group Benefits Operations Consultant - Sr. Manager
Raleigh, NC · On-site
$124K - $280K/yr
The Opportunity As part of the Life Annuity Group Benefits Insurance team you lead the creation and ... in Actuarial Science, Banking and Insurance, Banking and Finance, Business Administration ...
Life, Annuity & Group Benefits Operations Consultant - Sr. Manager
Raleigh, NC · On-site
$124K - $280K/yr
The Opportunity As part of the Life Annuity Group Benefits Insurance team you lead the creation and ... in Actuarial Science, Banking and Insurance, Banking and Finance, Business Administration ...
Our business focuses on annuities and life insurance. At first, it might not sound flashy, but that ... This is a high-impact early career role where you will work alongside our team of actuaries, quants ...
Our business focuses on annuities and life insurance. At first, it might not sound flashy, but that ... This is a high-impact early career role where you will work alongside our team of actuaries, quants ...
Regional Sales Director - Western US
Cary, NC · On-site +1
... Actuarial), 3(16) services, pension outsourcing, and full-scope retirement consulting. These ... Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability insurance * Bonus plan eligibility
Regional Sales Director - Western US
Cary, NC · On-site +1
... Actuarial), 3(16) services, pension outsourcing, and full-scope retirement consulting. These ... Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability insurance * Bonus plan eligibility
... Actuarial), 3(16) services, pension outsourcing, and full-scope retirement consulting. These ... Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability insurance * Bonus plan eligibility
... Actuarial), 3(16) services, pension outsourcing, and full-scope retirement consulting. These ... Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability insurance * Bonus plan eligibility
... Actuarial), 3(16) services, pension outsourcing, and full-scope retirement consulting. These ... Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability insurance * Bonus plan eligibility
... Actuarial), 3(16) services, pension outsourcing, and full-scope retirement consulting. These ... Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability insurance * Bonus plan eligibility
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What do actuaries do in life insurance?
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What Does a Life Insurance Actuary Do?
A life insurance actuary helps determine pricing for life insurance policies to minimize cost and risk. As a life insurance actuary, your duties include assessing risk and uncertainty among customer bases, performing financial analysis, and creating reports for salespeople and management. Qualifications for becoming a life insurance actuary typically include a bachelor’s degree in mathematics, actuarial science, or a related field, as well as professional actuary certification. Many candidates gain relevant job experience and skills through summer internships or by starting at a different position at an insurance firm. Other useful skills include strong attention to detail, excellent written and verbal communication, and analytical problem-solving abilities.
Do actuaries make $500,000?
What is the difference between Life Insurance Actuary vs Pension Actuary?
| Aspect | Life Insurance Actuary | Pension Actuary |
|---|---|---|
| Required Credentials | Fellowship in actuarial societies (e.g., SOA, CAS) | Fellowship in actuarial societies (e.g., SOA) |
| Work Environment | Insurance companies, consulting firms | Retirement plan providers, consulting firms |
| Industry Usage | Primarily insurance industry | Primarily pension and retirement industry |
| Common Search/Comparison | Yes | Yes |
The main difference between a Life Insurance Actuary and a Pension Actuary lies in their focus areas. Life Insurance Actuaries primarily assess risks and set premiums for life insurance products, while Pension Actuaries focus on designing and valuing retirement plans. Both roles require similar credentials and often work in related industries, but their specific expertise and client needs differ.
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Deloitte rating
8.1
Based on 91 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
56th of 150 rated financial services
Job description
Our Human Capital practice is at the forefront of transforming the nature of work. As converging forces reshape industries, our team uniquely addresses the complexities of work, workforce, and workplace dynamics. We leverage sector-specific insights and cross-domain perspectives to help organizations tackle their most challenging workforce issues and align talent strategies with their strategic visions. Our practice is renowned for making work better for humans and humans better at work. Be part of this exciting era of change and join us on this transformative journey.
Recruiting for this role ends on 09/30/2026.
Work you'll do
As an Actuarial Manager on the Human Capital team, you will be responsible for:
- Monitoring market trends across life insurance and annuity products, markets, and regulations to anticipate client needs and inform solutions
- Leading modernization efforts across life insurance business functions, including new business, underwriting operations, product development, financial reporting, modeling, and adjacent processes
- Supporting the deployment of tools, technologies, data sources, analytics, models, algorithms, and other assets that improve stakeholder experience, reduce costs, and generate actionable insights
- Providing actuarial subject matter support to multidisciplinary consulting teams and helping integrate actuarial work with data science, technology, underwriting, distribution, and finance
- Contributing to business development, research, solution development, recruiting, training, people development, strategic planning, and actuarial assurance support for selected Deloitte Audit engagements
A successful candidate would possess these skills:
- Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product
- Ability to build and sustain professional relationships
- Ability to lead projects or workstreams
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
- Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Ability to mentor and provide clear guidance to others
The team
Insights, Innovation, and Operate
Our Insights, Innovation & Operate Offering is designed to enhance key aspects of our clients' businesses by leveraging cutting-edge technology, data, and a blend of deep technical and human expertise. We innovate and deliver creative, industry-specific solutions that streamline operations and accelerate speed-to-value.
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor's degree
- 6+ years of Life actuarial experience
- Successful completion of 5 actuarial exams
- Ability to travel 50%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve.
- Limited immigration sponsorship may be available.
Preferred:
- 6+ years of experience in product development, including product design, pricing, filing, and implementation across individual life insurance and annuity products
- 6+ years of experience developing experience studies for core life actuarial assumptions, including lapse, mortality, and expenses
- 6+ years of experience in assumption setting for pricing, forecasting, financial reporting, or embedded value
- 6+ years of experience creating actuarial projection models for pricing, financial planning, asset liability management, or financial reporting
- 6+ years of experience in financial reporting across statutory, US GAAP, IFRS, or tax methodologies for individual life insurance and annuity products
- 4+ years of experience leading medium to large teams or supporting mergers and acquisitions, including purchase accounting
The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $148,200 to $292,300.
You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.
#HCFY27, #IIOFY27
Qualifications:Our Human Capital practice is at the forefront of transforming the nature of work. As converging forces reshape industries, our team uniquely addresses the complexities of work, workforce, and workplace dynamics. We leverage sector-specific insights and cross-domain perspectives to help organizations tackle their most challenging workforce issues and align talent strategies with their strategic visions. Our practice is renowned for making work better for humans and humans better at work. Be part of this exciting era of change and join us on this transformative journey.
Recruiting for this role ends on 09/30/2026.
Work you'll do
As an Actuarial Manager on the Human Capital team, you will be responsible for:
- Monitoring market trends across life insurance and annuity products, markets, and regulations to anticipate client needs and inform solutions
- Leading modernization efforts across life insurance business functions, including new business, underwriting operations, product development, financial reporting, modeling, and adjacent processes
- Supporting the deployment of tools, technologies, data sources, analytics, models, algorithms, and other assets that improve stakeholder experience, reduce costs, and generate actionable insights
- Providing actuarial subject matter support to multidisciplinary consulting teams and helping integrate actuarial work with data science, technology, underwriting, distribution, and finance
- Contributing to business development, research, solution development, recruiting, training, people development, strategic planning, and actuarial assurance support for selected Deloitte Audit engagements
A successful candidate would possess these skills:
- Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product
- Ability to build and sustain professional relationships
- Ability to lead projects or workstreams
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
- Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Ability to mentor and provide clear guidance to others
The team
Insights, Innovation, and Operate
Our Insights, Innovation & Operate Offering is designed to enhance key aspects of our clients' businesses by leveraging cutting-edge technology, data, and a blend of deep technical and human expertise. We innovate and deliver creative, industry-specific solutions that streamline operations and accelerate speed-to-value.
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor's degree
- 6+ years of Life actuarial experience
- Successful completion of 5 actuarial exams
- Ability to travel 50%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve.
- Limited immigration sponsorship may be available.
Preferred:
- 6+ years of experience in product development, including product design, pricing, filing, and implementation across individual life insurance and annuity products
- 6+ years of experience developing experience studies for core life actuarial assumptions, including lapse, mortality, and expenses
- 6+ years of experience in assumption setting for pricing, forecasting, financial reporting, or embedded value
- 6+ years of experience creating actuarial projection models for pricing, financial planning, asset liability management, or financial reporting
- 6+ years of experience in financial reporting across statutory, US GAAP, IFRS, or tax methodologies for individual life insurance and annuity products
- 4+ years of experience leading medium to large teams or supporting mergers and acquisitions, including purchase accounting
The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $148,200 to $292,300.
You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.
#HCFY27, #IIOFY27
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