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AXIS Modeling Actuary

Springfield, MA ยท On-site

$144K - $190K/yr

As the impact of our valuation models continues to grow, we're looking for an Axis Modeling Actuary to join our Life Valuation Modeling team and help drive critical financial reporting, valuation ...

As the impact of our valuation models continues to grow, we're looking for an Axis Modeling Actuary to join our Life Valuation Modeling team and help drive critical financial reporting, valuation ...

Consulting Actuary

Chicago, IL ยท On-site

$51 - $55/hr

Consulting Actuary, Chicago, IL: Perform actuarial analysis for Financial Risk Mgmt. projects ... Perform financial reporting & GAAP/statutory valuation of Variable Annuities. Conduct M&A due ...

This role will reconcile and review valuation results including review of liabilities, sample lives, detailed gains/loss analysis, pricing tools and projection models. * The Health Consulting Actuary ...

Actuary

Indianapolis, IN ยท Remote

$111K - $131K/yr

Oversee and review both recurring (such as funding valuations, government filings, benefit ... Serve as technical expert and promote sound actuarial practices * Provide direction and training ...

Actuary

$119K - $140K/yr

Oversee and review both recurring (such as funding valuations, government filings, benefit ... Serve as technical expert and promote sound actuarial practices * Provide direction and training ...

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How much do valuation actuary jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for valuation actuary in the United States is $120,265.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $101,000.00 and $132,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a valuation actuary?

A Valuation Actuary is responsible for assessing an insurance company's financial health by analyzing policy liabilities, reserves, and other risk factors. They ensure the company holds adequate reserves to meet future claims and comply with regulatory requirements. These actuaries use statistical models, financial projections, and industry data to calculate reserves and evaluate profitability. Their work supports financial reporting, risk management, and strategic decision-making within the organization.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a valuation actuary?

As a Valuation Actuary, your daily responsibilities may include analyzing and monitoring insurance liabilities, preparing statutory and financial reports, and ensuring regulatory compliance. You'll often work closely with finance, risk, and product teams to interpret emerging trends, assess reserve adequacy, and support strategic business decisions. The role frequently involves running projections and sensitivity analyses, documenting assumptions, and presenting findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. This means your workday will combine independent analysis with frequent collaboration and communication across departments.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a valuation actuary?

To thrive as a Valuation Actuary, you need strong quantitative analysis skills, advanced knowledge of actuarial science, proficiency in financial reporting, and a degree in actuarial science or a related field, often supplemented by progress toward or completion of professional actuarial certifications (such as ASA or FSA). Familiarity with actuarial software (like Prophet, MoSes, or AXIS), Excel, and data analysis tools is commonly required. Attention to detail, effective communication, and problem-solving ability are crucial soft skills for explaining complex results and working across teams. These competencies ensure accurate financial assessments, compliance with regulatory standards, and effective collaboration within insurance or financial organizations.

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Actuary, Model Steward

Fidelity & Guaranty Life Insurance Company

Des Moines, IA โ€ข Remote

$113K - $133K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 5 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Maintain and oversee actuarial models used at F&G, including Pension Risk Transfer, Payout, Indexed and Fixed Universal Life, and Traditional Life models.

  • Prepare models for production runs, ensure compliance with model governance policies, and maintain comprehensive model documentation.

  • Collaborate with internal and external groups to understand model enhancements, provide technical support, and ensure proper model change management.


Job description

Job Summary

The Actuary's primary responsibility is to maintain actuarial models used at F&G and managing the governance and controls around the actuarial model change management process. This position is a Director level position and will be responsible for overseeing the Pension Risk Transfer, Payout, Indexed and Fixed Universal Life, and Traditional Life Corporate AXIS models. This responsibility involves overseeing model change management activities subject to a rigorous model governance environment, maintaining comprehensive model documentation, as well as preparing the models for production runs. Interactions with various internal groups (e.g., Valuation, Pricing), as well as external groups (e.g., software vendor, consultants, auditors) are inherent to these processes. Management and development of staff individuals is also required.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Collaborating with various teams to understand model enhancements to Corporate Payout, PRT, UL, and Trad AXIS models used for valuation, pricing, inforce management, ALM, and planning purposes
  • Preparing the Corporate Payout, PRT, UL, and Trad AXIS models for regularly scheduled production runs
  • Serving as the F&G expert on the Corporate Payout, PRT, UL, and Trad AXIS models by providing technical model support and relevant training to other actuarial users within the organization
  • Fostering a strong risk management culture within the organization, including maintaining comprehensive model documentation and overseeing model change management processes
  • Work with actuarial model users to ensure understanding and compliance with the actuarial model governance policies and change management procedures
  • Ensure model development and integration best practices are followed during all stages of an actuarial model lifecycle
  • Mentor and train more junior team members
  • Functions as a subject matter expert in Actuarial and Actuarial Model Governance concepts
  • Developing and enhancing processes to be effective and efficient, including being repeatable and scalable

Supervisory Responsibilities:  This role has people leadership responsibilities, including managing performance, developing talent, and supporting engagement and team effectiveness.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

  • Extensive experience with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)
  • Strong problem-solving skills that include advanced analytical and reasoning abilities
  • Demonstration of ability to apply actuarial principles to complex situations
  • Unconditional integrity and commitment to delivering accurate information on schedule
  • Strong project management skills, including appropriate priority setting, resource assessment, and delivery management with quality product
  • Team player with demonstrated ability to proactively identify issues and to influence key project decisions to achieve desired outcomes
  • Self-starter who demonstrates strong initiative and is able to operate efficiently in unpredictable and challenging project environments
  • Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, and presentation skills (including communicating with and presenting to all levels of management)

Minimum Qualifications 

  • Bachelors Degree in Mathematics, Statistics, actuarial science or related field
  • ASA Required. FSA Strongly preferred
  • 6 years of relevant experience
  • Experience with and knowledge of Axis (preferred) or similar actuarial modeling software is required 
  • Experience within the Indexed Universal Life Insurance line of business preferred 
  • Experience with modeling applications that calculate or project US Statutory and US GAAP quantities preferred (e.g. Valuation, Pricing, Asset Liability Management / Cash Flow Testing)

Other Requirements 

  • This position primarily involves sedentary work, requiring long periods of sitting, regular use of a computer, and occasional standing or walking, with reasonable accommodations available.
  • Perform other functions, duties and projects as assigned
  • Regular and punctual attendance

Ability to travel up to: 10% of the time

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Additional Information

Work Environments

F&G believes in an employee-centric flexible environment, which is why we offer the ability for in-office, hybrid and remote work arrangements. During the hiring process, you'll work with your leader to decide what works best for your role.

F&G complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship for F&G.  If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact talentacquisition@fglife.com. 

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About F&G

Since 1959, Fidelity & Guaranty Life Insurance Company (F&G) has offered annuity and life insurance products to those who are seeking security in retirement and protection during life's unexpected events.

As a national Top Workplace1, an Iowa Top Workplace2 and a proud equal opportunity employer, F&G team members are empowered, collaborative, dynamic and authentic. We believe that by embracing these values, we will continue to build and strengthen the company while continuing to be a great place to work.

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2Des Moines Register Top Workplaces 2018 – 2022

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