Actuarial Jobs in Oakland, CA

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 Consultant - Large Account Pricing

  • Walnut Creek, CA (10 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Walnut Creek, CA (10 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 6 days ago

This role supports loss-rated and loss-sensitive casualty business across Commercial, including workers compensation, general liability, and commercial auto....

Actuarial Manager, Pricing

  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 12 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 12 days ago

Analyst, providing guidance and structure on pricing, rating, and modeling projects Collaborate with Insurance & Tech Product, Underwriting, Claims, and Decision Engine teams to deliver pricing initiatives...

Early Careers: Property & Casualty Actuarial Analyst - Risk and Analytics - Corporate Practice - 2025

  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 20 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 20 days ago

, Actuarial Science, or related field with a minimum GPA of 3.0 Passed 1 or more actuarial exams Strong technical skills and client service orientation Excellent Microsoft Office skills, particularly...

Actuarial Director, Pricing (Property/Marine)

  • Walnut Creek, CA (10 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Walnut Creek, CA (10 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 60+ days ago

You will also provide consultation to Underwriting Partners....

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Healthcare Financial/Actuarial Associate Director

  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 90+ days ago

As a Healthcare Financial/Actuarial Associate Director you will be a key member of the Financial Actuarial & Analytics (FAA) Community of Expertise....

Health Actuary- Senior Associate

  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 90+ days ago

in a major consulting firm or corporate environment, emphasizing areas that include pricing, underwriting, health plan financial reporting, data analysis, and risk adjustment; Helping companies define...

Reserving & Analytics Actuary

  • Hayward, CA (10 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 25 days ago
  • Hayward, CA (10 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 25 days ago

reporting Provide business requirements for changes, enhancements and new features for the claims management system Partner with various business stakeholders, including Claims, Finance, Product, Pricing, Underwriting...

Actuarial Consultant - Affinity Pricing

  • Walnut Creek, CA (10 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 26 days ago
  • Walnut Creek, CA (10 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 26 days ago

You will act as an advisor to Actuarial peers by providing actuarial analyses and insights that influence pricing decisions and long-term pricing, claim, and underwriting strategies....

Actuarial Manager Analyst, Amazon One Medical Actuary

  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Amazon One Medical is hiring a Actuarial Manager Analyst. Actuarial rigor is one of the keys to our success....

Government Health Actuary Manager

  • Pleasanton, CA (21 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Pleasanton, CA (21 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Qualifications Required: 8 + years of health actuarial experience and consulting and/or health plan/insurance company experience Bachelor's Degree Required 3 years' + experience with Medicaid managed...

Healthcare Financial/Actuarial Director

  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

As a Healthcare Financial/Actuarial Director you will be a key member of the Financial Actuarial & Analytics (FAA) Community of Expertise....

Actuarial Analyst V

  • Oakland, CA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Oakland, CA
  • 45+ days ago

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

Sr Actuarial Analyst, Data

  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

Economics, Actuarial Science or Similar ## Preferred Qualifications M.S. in Actuarial Science, Math, Statistics, Economics, Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, or other quantitative fields Experience...

Consultant, Actuary

  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 90+ days ago

Job Description: Searching for an experienced actuarial consultant interested in building a career in a team centric fast paced consulting environment!...

Actuarial Specialist

  • Walnut Creek, CA (10 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Walnut Creek, CA (10 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 90+ days ago

Position Summary This role will provide actuarial pricing support for the Ryan Alternative Risk....

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Salary for Actuarial Jobs in Oakland, CA

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

Highest Education Level

Actuarials in Oakland, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
53.2%
Master's Degree
21.9%
High School or GED
6.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
6.5%
Associate's Degree
6.3%
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 Oakland, CA
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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