Actuarial Jobs in Massachusetts

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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Reinsurance Actuary (Hybrid)

  • Boston, MA
  • 5 days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 5 days ago

Collaborate with Underwriting to provide input on potential deals....

Manager, Actuarial Data & Reporting

  • Boston, MA
  • 3 days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 3 days ago

requirements and translate them into meaningful output Drive data-related initiatives across a multitude of platforms for audiences across all products, regions, and management to support businessneedsand underwriting...

Health Actuary- Senior Associate

  • Boston, MA
  • 4 days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 4 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...

Actuarial Analyst (Remote opportunity)

  • Dedham, MA
  • 4 days ago
  • Dedham, MA
  • 4 days ago

team members with work relating to reserving and reinsurance pricing and renewals Document methodologies and findings for senior management in a manner understandable to a non-actuarial audience Keep...

Actuary, Personal Lines Specialty

  • Boston, MA
  • 5 days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 5 days ago

Description In this role, you will be part of the team that provides full economic and analytical support and drives the profitable growth of the $2B Personal Lines Specialty Portfolio....

Health and Benefits Actuarial Analyst

  • Boston, MA
  • 7 days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 7 days ago

Health Solutions Actuarial Analyst Location: Preferred Boston, Open to Radnor PA, New York, New York, Berkely Heights, NJ, Baltimore MD Work Model: Hybrid What your Day Will Look Like: Conduct underwriting...

Senior Actuarial Associate / Senior Analyst

  • Boston, MA
  • 7 days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 7 days ago

There are two sub-groups within Variable Annuity Hedging: Strategy and Actuarial Modeling. This position is within the Actuarial Modeling group....

Healthcare Financial/Actuarial Analyst

  • Boston, MA
  • 9 days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 9 days ago

/ actuarial function of an insurance company....

Healthcare Financial/Actuarial Associate Director

  • Boston, MA
  • 12 days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 12 days ago

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

Senior Actuarial Analyst - Pricing

  • Salem, MA
  • 13 days ago
  • Salem, MA
  • 13 days ago

The Senior Actuarial Analyst may be expected to train, mentor, and develop entry level actuarial analysts, overseeing project responsibilities and performance management....

Actuary

  • Salem, MA
  • 13 days ago
  • Salem, MA
  • 13 days ago

The Actuary, Analytics/Forecasting will play a key role in the Medicare actuarial forecasting process....

Reinsurance Assistant Actuary

  • Boston, MA
  • 13 days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 13 days ago

Collaborate with Underwriting to provide input on potential deals....

Senior Actuarial Analyst - Pricing

  • Boston, MA
  • 15 days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 15 days ago

The Senior Actuarial Analyst may be expected to train, mentor, and develop entry level actuarial analysts, overseeing project responsibilities and performance management....

Pricing Actuary- Cyber

  • Boston, MA
  • 15 days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 15 days ago

Actuarial Society (FCAS) designation....

Actuary, Annuity & RPS Strategic Modeling (Remote Consideration)

  • Boston, MA
  • 17 days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 17 days ago

What we're looking for Must have: Actuarial modeling and/or projection experience in GGY-AXIS 7-10 years of actuarial experience, with substantial annuity experience Strong understanding of regulatory...

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Demographic Data for Massachusetts

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Salary for Actuarial Jobs in Massachusetts

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

Highest Education Level

Actuarials in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts
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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