Actuarial Jobs in Virginia

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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Essential Functions: Preparing and presenting material explaining actuarial concepts and findings. Providing guidance to non-actuaries on actuarial principles and concepts....

Government Health Actuary Manager

  • McLean, VA
  • 3 days ago
  • McLean, VA
  • 3 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...

Actuarial Analyst I (Mid-Level)

  • Chesapeake, VA
  • 5 days ago
  • Chesapeake, VA
  • 5 days ago

What sets you apart: Experience with Personal Lines Auto Pricing Experience with launching a new insurance product Experience with Earnix US military experience through military service or a military...

Deputy Actuary

  • McLean, VA
  • 14 days ago
  • McLean, VA
  • 14 days ago

Support month end financial and accounting processes for relevant actuarial estimates....

Actuarial Analyst II - Remote (Select States)

  • Norfolk, VA
  • 15 days ago
  • Norfolk, VA
  • 15 days ago

Minimum 2 years in Actuarial Analysis....

Remote Work

Actuary

  • Glen Allen, VA
  • 18 days ago
  • Glen Allen, VA
  • 18 days ago

Actuarial Analyst, and may also include: Providing guidance to non-actuaries on actuarial principles and concepts. Representing the Department on cross-functional teams....

, 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 Specialist

  • Richmond, VA
  • 21 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 21 days ago

Job Description Section 1: Position Summary Timely and accurate completion of actuarial projects for small cash balance plans. Position may focus on Silver service model cash balance plans....

Senior Actuarial Analyst I

  • Richmond, VA
  • 25 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 25 days ago

Bachelor's Degree in Actuarial Science or related area. Three (3) years actuarial experience....

Location: East Coast (Remote) Required Qualifications 15+ years of relevant Actuarial and/or Underwriting experience. Commercial business knowledge required and expertise will be valued....

Actuary, Annuity Model Development (Remote Consideration)

  • Richmond, VA
  • 28 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 28 days ago

Assist with the process of the Annuity Model Development team taking ownership of Annuity models currently being converted from MG-ALFA to Moody's AXIS What we're looking for Must have: Actuarial modeling...

Remote Work

Actuary

  • Glen Allen, VA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Glen Allen, VA
  • 30+ days ago

Minimum of (5 years) work experience within the property/casualty insurance industry with exposure to rate-making and reserving. Critical thinker....

P&C Actuary Manager

  • Arlington, VA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Arlington, VA
  • 30+ days ago

Actuarial & Insurance Solutions Deloitte's Actuarial & Insurance Solutions practice works with finance, actuarial, and risk functions to help life insurance companies, property & casualty insurance...

Health Actuary Consultant

  • Arlington, VA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Arlington, VA
  • 30+ days ago

Qualifications Required: Bachelor's degree 2+ years of Health actuary experience Successfully passed 2 actuarial exams Limited immigration sponsorship may be available Ability to travel up to 50% on...

Actuarial Consultant - Financial Services, Modeling - Senior

  • McLean, VA
  • 30+ days ago
  • McLean, VA
  • 30+ days ago

Well look to you to play significant roles in client engagement teams in the financial modeling area of our practice, in a wide variety of projects including: Model development and optimization Model...

Demographic Data for Virginia

Moving to Virginia? Find some basic demographic data about Virginia below.


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Salary for Actuarial Jobs in Virginia

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

Highest Education Level

Actuarials in Virginia 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
6.4%
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 Virginia
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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