Actuarial Jobs in California

An Actuary in the insurance industry plays a crucial role in managing risk. They use mathematics, statistics, and financial theory to study uncertain future events, especially those concerning insurance and pension programs. They help design insurance policies, pension plans, and other financial strategies by estimating the likely economic impact of various events such as sickness, accidents, natural disasters, and retirement. Actuaries are tasked with determining the potential financial risks of these events and advising companies on how to minimize such risks.

Actuaries must possess strong analytical skills, business knowledge, and an understanding of human behavior to design and implement business strategies. They typically need to have a bachelor's degree and must pass a series of exams to become certified professionals. The two primary actuarial societies in the U.S. are the Society of Actuaries (SOA) and the Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS). To become an Actuary, a person could have roles such as an Actuarial Intern or Actuarial Analyst. They might also come from a background in Data Analysis or Statistics. The progression to becoming an Actuary requires rigorous exam preparation and practical experience in the field.

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Actuary (Healthcare Ecosystem)

  • Palo Alto, CA
  • 23 hours ago
  • Palo Alto, CA
  • 23 hours ago

Strong verbal and written communication skills; able to translate complex actuarial concepts for nontechnical stakeholders....

Director & Actuary - Life Statutory Valuation

  • Newport Beach, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Newport Beach, CA
  • 1 day ago

The experience you bring: Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, or a related field. FSA designation. 8+ years of actuarial experience, with at least 3 years post-FSA designation....

Director, Actuarial Services - Remote

  • Cypress, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Cypress, CA
  • 1 day ago

Partners with actuarial, underwriting, legal, compliance, and product teams to align parity compliance initiatives with broader business objectives....

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Senior Actuary - Actuarial Enterprise Projects

  • Newport Beach, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Newport Beach, CA
  • 2 days ago

What makes you stand out: Experience with a broad range of Life and Annuity products. Experience with US GAAP and Statutory reserving standards, methodologies, and requirements....

Actuarial Analyst II

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 2 days ago

The Actuarial Analyst II will be responsible for completing projects and performing complex actuarial studies....

Actuarial Analyst II

  • Woodland Hills, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Woodland Hills, CA
  • 2 days ago

The Actuarial Analyst II will be responsible for completing projects and performing complex actuarial studies....

Senior Health Actuary- Commercial Remote

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 3 days ago

you to thrive and advance your expertise.Key Responsibilities & Qualifications: Develop and deliver pricing, forecasting, and reserving reports and insights.Stay current with evolving healthcare and actuarial...

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Actuarial Analyst III

  • Oakland, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Oakland, CA
  • 3 days ago

Supports actuarial modeling by developing and enhancing actuarial models; assisting with the development of alternative assumptions and forecasts using in-house models or actuarial software; and assisting...

Actuarial Analyst V Risk Adjustment

  • Oakland, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Oakland, CA
  • 3 days ago

Assesses, analyzes and interprets financial risks and opportunities by using non-traditional actuarial methods and actuarial judgment when conducting actuarial analyses....

Senior Pricing Actuary

  • Westlake Village, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Westlake Village, CA
  • 3 days ago

Advanced Actuarial Certification and Expertise: Holding an Associate or Fellow of the Casualty Actuarial Society (ACAS or FCAS), or an equivalent actuarial designation, validates your expertise and...

Actuary (ASA) - EB Consulting

  • Walnut Creek, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Walnut Creek, CA
  • 4 days ago

and casualty insurance....

Manager, Actuary, Personal Lines Homeowners Topline Planning and Monitoring

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 4 days ago

Description The Home Planning & Monitoring team within USRM Risk & Analytics is seeking an Actuarial Manager to lead the Topline Analytics team!...

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Consulting Actuary - Hybrid / Remote

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 5 days ago

P&C client is seeking a FCAS with at least 6 years of actuarial experience, preferably in a reserving role.In this position, you will focus on performing actuarial reserving analyses for multiple clients...

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Actuarial Consultant, ALDP - Remote preferred in Cypress, CA

  • Cypress, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • Cypress, CA
  • 6 days ago

range of business segments, including Small Group ACA, Level Funded, Large Group Fully Insured, and National Accounts Collaborate in a national role with cross-functional teams, including Products, Underwriting...

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Actuary & Director - Model Risk

  • Newport Beach, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • Newport Beach, CA
  • 6 days ago

Experience in Life and Annuity products, in areas of economic modeling, financial reporting, forecasting, pricing, and/or actuarial modeling....

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Principles of Actuarial Modelling
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Salary for Actuarial Jobs in California

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireInsurance research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Actuarials in California offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
53.3%
Master's Degree
22.0%
High School or GED
6.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
6.4%
Associate's Degree
6.2%
Doctorate Degree
3.7%
Some College
1.4%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Actuarials in California
None
34.4%
2-4 years
18.8%
Less than 1 year
15.6%
4-6 years
12.5%
10+ years
9.4%
1-2 years
6.3%
8-10 years
3.1%


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