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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Consulting Actuary

  • Selby Jennings
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 1 hour ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 1 hour ago

This role combines high-level technical actuarial work with client-facing leadership responsibilities....

Hybrid

Health & Benefits Actuarial Consultant

  • Selby Jennings
  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 hour ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 hour ago

, and utilization studies to identify cost drivers Analyze and validate insurer underwriting and pricing assumptions Support financial evaluations of funding strategies, including fully insured, level-funded...

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Actuarial Analyst, Reinsurance

  • Uber
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 5 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 5 hours ago

Basic Qualifications BA/BS Math, Statistics, Economics, Actuarial Science or Similar Candidate with 4+ CAS Exams and a minimum of 3 years of property and casualty insurance experience Excel skills,...

In Person

Life Actuary Consulting Senior Manager

  • Deloitte
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 1 day ago

Work you'll do As an Actuarial Senior Manager on the Human Capital team, you will be responsible for: Contributing to market and technical research that supports actuarial and business priorities Developing...

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Associate Actuary, Life Pricing and Group Benefits

  • Corebridge Financial Inc.
  • Oxnard, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Oxnard, CA
  • 1 day ago

Bachelor degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Finance or a related field....

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Senior Actuary (FSA) - Life Profitability Management

  • Pacific Life Insurance Company
  • Newport Beach, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Newport Beach, CA
  • 1 day ago

estimations for non-modeled items and sensitivity analysis Work closely with Finance, FP&A, Asset-Liability Management (ALM), Reinsurance, and other stakeholders on enterprise initiatives involving the annuity...

Remote

Healthcare Financial/Actuarial Manager

  • Willis Towers Watson
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 4 days ago

Qualifications 5+ years' experience in professional services, ideally gained in a benefit consulting/brokerage firm or health underwriting / actuarial function of an insurance company Advanced knowledge...

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Senior Actuarial Analyst (Specialty Lines)

  • ICW Group
  • San Diego, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 4 days ago

Provides training and technical guidance to actuarial department staff in support of a self-sustaining culture....

Hybrid

Actuary, Personal Lines Auto, State Indications

  • Liberty Mutual
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 7 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 7 days ago

Description Join the Personal Lines Auto State Indications team as an Actuary!...

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Actuarial Analyst/Underwriter-Associate

  • IHA Independent Health Association, Inc.
  • Torrance, CA
  • 8 days ago
  • Torrance, CA
  • 8 days ago

When supporting Actuarial Services, the candidate will perform functions under the direct supervision of the Director of Actuarial Services & Underwriting....

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Senior Actuarial Analyst, US Pricing

  • Uber
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 11 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 11 days ago

Basic Qualifications BA/BS Math, Statistics, Economics, Actuarial Science or Similar Candidate with 4+ CAS Exams and a minimum of 3 years of property and casualty insurance experience Excel skills,...

In Person

Actuarial Analyst, Claims Analytics

  • Uber
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 11 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 11 days ago

This is an excellent opportunity for an intellectually curious actuarial candidate to gain valuable non-traditional actuarial experience, all while working in one of Uber's most critical and fastest-growing...

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Sr Actuary/Actuary - EB

  • SIC Standard Insurance Company - 3000
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 11 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 11 days ago

a leading provider of group and individual disability insurance, group life, dental and vision insurance, voluntary (employee-paid) benefits, absence management services, and retirement plans and annuities...

Remote

P&C Actuary Consulting Senior Manager

  • Deloitte
  • San Diego, CA
  • 12 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 12 days ago

Qualifications Required: Bachelor's degree 10+ years of property and casualty (P&C) actuarial experience Associate of the Casualty Actuarial Society (ACAS) or Fellow of the Casualty Actuarial Society...

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Life Actuary Consulting Manager

  • Deloitte
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 12 days ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 12 days ago

subject matter support to multidisciplinary consulting teams and helping integrate actuarial work with data science, technology, underwriting, distribution, and finance Contributing to business development...

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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
53.8%
Master's Degree
22.5%
High School or GED
6.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
6.1%
Associate's Degree
6.0%
Doctorate Degree
3.5%
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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