Actuarial Jobs in Salem, MA

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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Senior Actuarial Analyst

  • Boston, MA (13 miles from Salem, MA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Boston, MA (13 miles from Salem, MA)
  • 6 hours ago

Description Job Summary: Corporate Actuarial Reserving is seeking an inquisitive and innovative Senior Actuarial Analyst to act as an internal consultant by providing independent and well-reasoned perspective...

Actuary- Majors Casualty

  • Boston, MA (13 miles from Salem, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Boston, MA (13 miles from Salem, MA)
  • 1 day ago

Ideal candidate will have experience with Workers Compensation, Auto Liability and General Liability Responsibilities: Work closely with the account team, providing pricing and other actuarial support...

Actuary, Life Inforce Model Development

  • Boston, MA (13 miles from Salem, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Boston, MA (13 miles from Salem, MA)
  • 1 day ago

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

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Actuary, Life Model Transformation

  • Boston, MA (13 miles from Salem, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Boston, MA (13 miles from Salem, MA)
  • 1 day ago

We focus on identifying a clear path to financial security, with products including annuities, life insurance, group protection, and retirement plan services....

Remote Work

Actuarial Analyst

  • Boston, MA (13 miles from Salem, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Boston, MA (13 miles from Salem, MA)
  • 1 day ago

We are passionate about our clients' success in the areas of Employee Benefits, Property and Casualty Insurance, Retirement Plan Services, and Wealth Services....

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Actuarial Analyst CFT Production

  • Boston, MA (13 miles from Salem, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Boston, MA (13 miles from Salem, MA)
  • 3 days ago

or other related fields 2+ SOA Exams passed 0-2years of actuarial experience in the life insurance and retirement industry Knowledge of life and annuity products, US Statutory and GAAP valuation is...

Actuary - Worksite Life Pricing & Product Management

  • Boston, MA (13 miles from Salem, MA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Boston, MA (13 miles from Salem, MA)
  • 5 days ago

field Career ASA 5+ years of actuarial experience The Ideal Qualifications Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (FSA) 5+ years of actuarial experience with a focus on Life Insurance Experience with Group...

Actuary Tools Specialist (Hybrid)

  • Boston, MA (13 miles from Salem, MA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Boston, MA (13 miles from Salem, MA)
  • 8 days ago

This role is part of the Actuarial Tools and Modeling team in the enterprise product area....

Risk Adjustment Actuarial Analyst II - Advanced Analytics

  • Woburn, MA (12 miles from Salem, MA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Woburn, MA (12 miles from Salem, MA)
  • 8 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...

Associate Actuary - Medicaid Trend

  • Salem, MA
  • 10 days ago
  • Salem, MA
  • 10 days ago

Job Listing ID: 4318257 Job Title: Associate Actuary - Medicaid Trend Application Deadline: Open Until FilledJob Location: Salem Date Posted: 07/26/2025Hours Worked Per Week: Not Provided Shift:...

Oliver Wyman - Actuarial Analyst - NAPAC Life

  • Boston, MA (13 miles from Salem, MA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Boston, MA (13 miles from Salem, MA)
  • 11 days ago

The Actuarial Practice of Oliver Wyman provides customized actuarial services and strategic insight, supporting clients as they strive to exceed their business objectives....

Actuarial Associate I (Hybrid)

  • Boston, MA (13 miles from Salem, MA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Boston, MA (13 miles from Salem, MA)
  • 11 days ago

Position Summary The Actuarial Associate I is responsible for developing managerial information based on actuarial and financial analyses....

Government Healthcare Actuarial Manager

  • Boston, MA (13 miles from Salem, MA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Boston, MA (13 miles from Salem, MA)
  • 12 days ago

experience, with 3+ years of Medicaid leadership actuarial experience Actuarial credentials (ASA, FSA, or MAAA) Ability to handle client and project management in a demanding work environment with...

Actuary & AVP - Retail and Canada Property Pricing

  • Boston, MA (13 miles from Salem, MA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Boston, MA (13 miles from Salem, MA)
  • 14 days ago

Additional requirements include: Fellow of the Casualty Actuarial Society with at least 10 years of commercial lines actuarial experience, preferably with significant commercial property pricing experience...

Senior Associate, Actuary

  • Boston, MA (13 miles from Salem, MA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Boston, MA (13 miles from Salem, MA)
  • 14 days ago

The Expertise and Skills You Have Bachelor's degree with a major in Mathematics, Actuarial Science, or another quantitatively rigorous subject preferred 2-4 years of experience in a pension and benefit...

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Salary for Actuarial Jobs in Salem, MA

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Highest Education Level

Actuarials in Salem, MA 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 Salem, MA
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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