Actuarial Jobs in Indianola, IA

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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Actuarial Analyst I

  • Des Moines, IA (20 miles from Indianola, IA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA (20 miles from Indianola, IA)
  • 3 days ago

Use data validation and research methodologies that meet established actuarial guidelines for statistical accuracy and that will produce reasonable results. e....

Actuary, Life Inforce Model Development

  • Des Moines, IA (20 miles from Indianola, IA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA (20 miles from Indianola, IA)
  • 4 days ago

Communicate modeling results and insights to both actuarial and non-actuarial stakeholders....

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Risk Adjustment Actuarial Analyst II - Advanced Analytics

  • West Des Moines, IA (15 miles from Indianola, IA)
  • 10 days ago
  • West Des Moines, IA (15 miles from Indianola, IA)
  • 10 days ago

The Risk Adjustment Actuarial Analyst II - Advanced Analytics is responsible for completing projects and performing complex actuarial studies related to risk adjustment analytics in both the Medicaid...

Director & Actuary- Life Valuation

  • West Des Moines, IA (15 miles from Indianola, IA)
  • 19 days ago
  • West Des Moines, IA (15 miles from Indianola, IA)
  • 19 days ago

Director & Actuary- Life Valuation West Des Moines, Iowa; Chicago, Illinois; Fargo, North Dakota; Sioux Falls, South Dakota Actuary No 7/16/2025 What You Can Expect In This Role Responsible for an actuarial...

Predictive Modeling Actuary

  • West Des Moines, IA (15 miles from Indianola, IA)
  • 29 days ago
  • West Des Moines, IA (15 miles from Indianola, IA)
  • 29 days ago

Candidates must also have predictive modeling or actuarial experience....

Internship - Investment Actuary

  • Des Moines, IA (20 miles from Indianola, IA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Des Moines, IA (20 miles from Indianola, IA)
  • 30+ days ago

College student pursuing a degree in Mathematics, Actuarial Sciences, Finance or Computer Science at the junior to graduate level Strong GPA in all areas of study Commitment to pursue an actuarial credential...

P&C Actuary Advisor - Seasonal

  • Des Moines, IA (20 miles from Indianola, IA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Des Moines, IA (20 miles from Indianola, IA)
  • 45+ days ago

Position Summary P&C Actuarial Advisor - Seasonal Position Human Capital Our Human Capital practice is at the forefront of transforming the nature of work....

US E - Consulting Services - P&C Actuary Advisor - HC/IIO

  • Des Moines, IA (20 miles from Indianola, IA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Des Moines, IA (20 miles from Indianola, IA)
  • 45+ days ago

P&C Actuarial Advisor Seasonal Position Human Capital Our Human Capital practice is at the forefront of transforming the nature of work....

Life Actuarial Associate I

  • West Des Moines, IA (15 miles from Indianola, IA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • West Des Moines, IA (15 miles from Indianola, IA)
  • 60+ days ago

Are you interested in an actuarial career where you can develop your skills while working on a variety of projects related to life insurance and annuity products?...

Senior Actuary, Product Development

  • West Des Moines, IA (15 miles from Indianola, IA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • West Des Moines, IA (15 miles from Indianola, IA)
  • 60+ days ago

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: B.S. in Actuarial, Mathematics or other quantitative fields. FSA/ASA with 7+ years of experience in annuity pricing and product development....

US E - Consultative Offerings - P&C Actuary Manager - HC/IIO

  • Des Moines, IA (20 miles from Indianola, IA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Des Moines, IA (20 miles from Indianola, IA)
  • 60+ days ago

Qualifications Required: Bachelors degree 6+ years of P&C Actuary experience Successfully passed 5 actuarial exams Limited immigration sponsorship may be available....

Associate Actuary, Third Party Reinsurance Management

  • Des Moines, IA (20 miles from Indianola, IA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Des Moines, IA (20 miles from Indianola, IA)
  • 60+ days ago

This position will have opportunities to interact with many areas of the company and external partners, internally including new business operations, product development, sales/marketing, corporate actuarial...

P&C Actuary Manager

  • Des Moines, IA (20 miles from Indianola, IA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Des Moines, IA (20 miles from Indianola, IA)
  • 90+ days ago

Qualifications Required: Bachelor's degree 6+ years of P&C Actuary experience Successfully passed 5 actuarial exams Limited immigration sponsorship may be available....

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Salary for Actuarial Jobs in Indianola, IA

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Highest Education Level

Actuarials in Indianola, IA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
53.5%
Master's Degree
22.4%
High School or GED
6.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
6.2%
Associate's Degree
6.1%
Doctorate Degree
3.6%
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 Indianola, IA
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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