Actuarial Associate Jobs in California
Actuarial Associate jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in property and casualty insurance, health insurance, and employee benefits consulting, with openings from entry-level analyst roles through senior associate positions. Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Hartford of the West corridor around Sacramento account for the largest share of postings, where employers like Pacific Mutual, Farmers Insurance, and Blue Shield of California maintain established actuarial teams. The most in-demand specialties are pricing analysis, reserving, and health actuarial work. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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INTRODUCTION
At Gallagher Benefit Services, you’re a trusted partner to organizations navigating some of their most important people decisions. We help clients build better workplaces, where people feel supported, empowered, and inspired to thrive. Whether it’s shaping benefit strategies, designing wellbeing programs, or advising on workforce challenges, the work you do here creates meaningful change for businesses and the people who power them. We’re a community of bold explorers, trusted experts, and compassionate partners; working side by side to solve problems, and shape the future of work. Here, curiosity is encouraged, collaboration is second nature, and your ideas have room to grow. If you’re looking for a place where your contribution matters and where you can help build a better world of work; think of Gallagher.
Overview
At Gallagher, we’re united by a commitment to growth, shared goals, and shaping a future defined by excellence. As a Financial and Actuarial Associate, you’ll play a role in helping clients make informed financial decisions, mentoring team members, and driving impactful solutions. This is your chance to join a team that values curiosity, collaboration, and service-minded innovation.
HOW YOU'LL MAKE AN IMPACT
- Performs financial analysis on behalf of clients, and provide consultation to clients around analytical findings.
- Typically supports other Account Managers, Account Executives, Producers and acts under their direction.
- Has direct customer contact.
- Projects, analyses, and/or assignments are less complex.
- Works independently on more routine/less complex assignments, and under the direction of a manager or Account Manager/Account Executive/Producer on more complex assignments.
- Responsible for conducting and documenting routine to moderate financial analysis projects for clients.
ABOUT YOU
Bachelor's degree and 2 years related experience required. Strong PC and Microsoft application skills, including Word and Excel.
PREFERRED
CMA or CFA preferred.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
We offer a competitive and comprehensive compensation package. The base salary range represents the anticipated low end and high end of the range for this position. The actual compensation will be influenced by a wide range of factors including, but not limited to previous experience, education, pay market/geography, complexity or scope, specialized skill set, lines of business/practice area, supply/demand, and scheduled hours. On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits.
Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve:
- Medical/dental/vision plans, which start from day one!
- Life and accident insurance
- 401(K) and Roth options
- Tax-advantaged accounts (HSA, FSA)
- Educational expense reimbursement
- Paid parental leave
Other benefits include:
- Digital mental health services (Talkspace)
- Flexible work hours (availability varies by office and job function)
- Training programs
- Gallagher Thrive program – elevating your health through challenges, workshops and digital fitness programs for your overall wellbeing
- Charitable matching gift program
- And more...
The benefits summary above applies to fulltime positions. If you are not applying for a fulltime position, details about benefits will be provided during the selection process.
WE VALUE INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY
Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it’s embedded into the fabric of our organization. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work.
Gallagher embraces our employees’ diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest.
Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination by its managers, employees, vendors or customers based on race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy status), sexual orientation, gender identity (which includes transgender and other gender non-conforming individuals), gender expression, hair expression, marital status, parental status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected (herein referred to as “protected characteristics”) by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.
INTRODUCTION
At Gallagher Benefit Services, you’re a trusted partner to organizations navigating some of their most important people decisions. We help clients build better workplaces, where people feel supported, empowered, and inspired to thrive. Whether it’s shaping benefit strategies, designing wellbeing programs, or advising on workforce challenges, the work you do here creates meaningful change for businesses and the people who power them. We’re a community of bold explorers, trusted experts, and compassionate partners; working side by side to solve problems, and shape the future of work. Here, curiosity is encouraged, collaboration is second nature, and your ideas have room to grow. If you’re looking for a place where your contribution matters and where you can help build a better world of work; think of Gallagher.
Overview
At Gallagher, we’re united by a commitment to growth, shared goals, and shaping a future defined by excellence. As a Financial and Actuarial Associate, you’ll play a role in helping clients make informed financial decisions, mentoring team members, and driving impactful solutions. This is your chance to join a team that values curiosity, collaboration, and service-minded innovation.
HOW YOU'LL MAKE AN IMPACT
- Performs financial analysis on behalf of clients, and provide consultation to clients around analytical findings.
- Typically supports other Account Managers, Account Executives, Producers and acts under their direction.
- Has direct customer contact.
- Projects, analyses, and/or assignments are less complex.
- Works independently on more routine/less complex assignments, and under the direction of a manager or Account Manager/Account Executive/Producer on more complex assignments.
- Responsible for conducting and documenting routine to moderate financial analysis projects for clients.
ABOUT YOU
Bachelor's degree and 2 years related experience required. Strong PC and Microsoft application skills, including Word and Excel.
PREFERRED
CMA or CFA preferred.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
We offer a competitive and comprehensive compensation package. The base salary range represents the anticipated low end and high end of the range for this position. The actual compensation will be influenced by a wide range of factors including, but not limited to previous experience, education, pay market/geography, complexity or scope, specialized skill set, lines of business/practice area, supply/demand, and scheduled hours. On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits.
Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve:
- Medical/dental/vision plans, which start from day one!
- Life and accident insurance
- 401(K) and Roth options
- Tax-advantaged accounts (HSA, FSA)
- Educational expense reimbursement
- Paid parental leave
Other benefits include:
- Digital mental health services (Talkspace)
- Flexible work hours (availability varies by office and job function)
- Training programs
- Gallagher Thrive program – elevating your health through challenges, workshops and digital fitness programs for your overall wellbeing
- Charitable matching gift program
- And more...
The benefits summary above applies to fulltime positions. If you are not applying for a fulltime position, details about benefits will be provided during the selection process.
WE VALUE INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY
Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it’s embedded into the fabric of our organization. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work.
Gallagher embraces our employees’ diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest.
Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination by its managers, employees, vendors or customers based on race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy status), sexual orientation, gender identity (which includes transgender and other gender non-conforming individuals), gender expression, hair expression, marital status, parental status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected (herein referred to as “protected characteristics”) by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.
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Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Actuarial Associate Job Market in California
A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Aaa Texas3
- Uber2
- Gallagher1
Top Industries Hiring
- Hospitality & Tourism3
- Technology & Software2
- E-Commerce & Online Marketplaces1
- Insurance1
- Transportation & Logistics1
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in actuarial associate jobs across California.
- Passed at least two Society of Actuaries or Casualty Actuarial Society exams
- Bachelor's degree in actuarial science, mathematics, statistics, or a related quantitative field
- Proficiency in Excel, R, or Python for actuarial modeling and data analysis
- Familiarity with California Department of Insurance regulatory filing requirements
- Experience or coursework in loss reserving, pricing, or health actuarial methods
- Strong written communication skills for presenting actuarial findings to non-technical stakeholders
Actuarial Associate Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a actuarial associate in California?
The concrete path is to earn a bachelor's degree in actuarial science, mathematics, or statistics, then begin passing exams administered by the Society of Actuaries or the Casualty Actuarial Society while working in an entry-level analyst role. California does not issue a separate state actuarial license, but employers expect candidates to be actively pursuing the ASA or ACAS designation. Maintaining exam progress is effectively the credential that drives hiring and promotion throughout California.
Which companies hire actuarial associates in California?
Employers hiring actuarial associates in California right now include Aaa Texas, Uber, and Gallagher, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. California's large property and casualty carriers, health plans, and benefits consulting firms consistently maintain the deepest actuarial pipelines in the state.
Which California cities have the most actuarial associate jobs?
Costa Mesa, San Francisco, and Glendale have the most actuarial associate openings in California. Los Angeles dominates because of its dense concentration of property and casualty carriers and health insurers, San Francisco draws demand from employee benefits consulting firms and tech-adjacent insurtech companies, and Sacramento reflects the state government health programs and regional health plan headquarters anchored there.
Are there remote actuarial associate jobs in California?
Yes, and more than most fields. Actuarial associate work is almost entirely analytical and computer-based, which makes it well suited to remote arrangements. About 0% of actuarial associate openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting the desk-based nature of the role. Pricing and reserving work tends to be the most fully remote, while regulatory filing roles that require close coordination with California Department of Insurance filings are more likely to be hybrid.
How can I get hired as a actuarial associate in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is an actuarial analyst internship or a new-graduate rotational program at a large California health plan or property and casualty insurer. Blue Shield of California, Kaiser Permanente, and regional carriers like CSAA Insurance Group run structured programs for candidates who have passed at least one exam. Adjacent roles in data analytics or underwriting support are common lateral moves. Having two or more exams passed and demonstrated Excel or Python skills gives a California applicant a clear hiring edge without prior actuarial work experience.
Where can I find and apply to actuarial associate jobs in California?
You can find and apply to actuarial associate jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings from employers actively hiring. Find the roles that fit your background and apply directly to the ones that match.
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