Actuary Jobs in New Jersey
Actuary jobs in New Jersey are concentrated in insurance, financial services, and employee benefits consulting, with demand at every level from entry-level analyst to fellow and principal. The New Jersey market is among the most active in the country for actuarial work, with major hiring in Newark, Princeton, and Parsippany, where established employers like Prudential Financial, MetLife, and Aon maintain significant operations. Property and casualty, life and annuities, and pension consulting are the specialties generating the most consistent openings. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Everest Overview
Everest is a global leader in risk management, rooted in a rich, 50+ year heritage of enabling businesses to survive and thrive, and economies to function and flourish. We are underwriters of risk, growth, progress and opportunity. We are a global team focused on disciplined capital allocation and long-term value creation for all stakeholders, who care deeply about our impact on communities and the wider world.
Position Summary
The Actuary, Global Reserving will lead reserve analyses and provide reserving insights for key Insurance and Reinsurance portfolios. The role is responsible for developing reserve indications, communicating findings to business partners, and supporting financial and strategic decision-making. The position will serve as a trusted advisor to underwriting, claims, finance, and actuarial leadership while helping drive consistency across reserving methodologies and governance practices globally.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead quarterly reserve reviews and reserve indication analyses for assigned portfolios.
- Evaluate reserve adequacy through detailed analysis of historical development patterns, emerging trends, and operational changes.
- Present reserve recommendations to reserving leadership.
- Provide actionable insights regarding adverse development, reserve volatility, and emerging exposures.
- Support quarterly financial close processes and external reporting requirements.
- Collaborate with Claims, Underwriting, Pricing, and Finance to assess portfolio performance.
- Contribute to capital modeling, planning assumptions, and enterprise risk initiatives.
- Support interactions with auditors and regulators.
- Develop and enhance reserving methodologies, tools, and governance standards. Mentor junior actuarial staff and provide technical guidance.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field.
- 5-10 years of P&C actuarial experience, including significant reserving experience.
- ACAS required; FCAS preferred.
- Strong knowledge of reserving methodologies and actuarial standards.
- Experience communicating actuarial analyses to senior stakeholders.
- Proficiency with actuarial software, SQL, Python, or related tools. Strong project management and leadership capabilities.
The base salary range for this position is $150,000 - $205,000 annually. The offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, experience, qualifications and work location. All offers include access to a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, 401k match, retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO)
What if I don’t meet every requirement? At Everest we are dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace. So, if you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every element in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Please let us know if you need any accommodations throughout the application or interview process.
Our Culture
At Everest, our purpose is to provide the world with protection. We help clients and businesses thrive, fuel global economies, and create sustainable value for our colleagues, shareholders and the communities that we serve. We also pride ourselves on having a unique and inclusive culture which is driven by a unified set of values and behaviors.
- Our Values are the guiding principles that inform our decisions, actions and behaviors. They are an expression of our culture and an integral part of how we work: Talent. Thoughtful assumption of risk. Execution. Efficiency. Humility. Leadership. Collaboration. Inclusion and Belonging.
- Our Colleague Behaviors define how we operate and interact with each other no matter our location, level or function: Respect everyone. Pursue better. Lead by example. Own our outcomes. Win together.
All colleagues are held accountable to upholding and supporting our values and behaviors across the company. This includes day to day interactions with fellow colleagues, and the global communities we serve.
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RegularTime Type:
Primary Location:
Warren, NJAdditional Locations:
Atlanta, GA, London, New York, NY, Zurich, SwitzerlandEverest is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or creed, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, genetics, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, civil union status, family or parental status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. As part of this commitment, Everest will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Everest Benefits at everestbenefits@everestglobal.com.
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Company:
Job Category:
AnalyticsJob Description:
Everest Overview
Everest is a global leader in risk management, rooted in a rich, 50+ year heritage of enabling businesses to survive and thrive, and economies to function and flourish. We are underwriters of risk, growth, progress and opportunity. We are a global team focused on disciplined capital allocation and long-term value creation for all stakeholders, who care deeply about our impact on communities and the wider world.
Position Summary
The Actuary, Global Reserving will lead reserve analyses and provide reserving insights for key Insurance and Reinsurance portfolios. The role is responsible for developing reserve indications, communicating findings to business partners, and supporting financial and strategic decision-making. The position will serve as a trusted advisor to underwriting, claims, finance, and actuarial leadership while helping drive consistency across reserving methodologies and governance practices globally.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead quarterly reserve reviews and reserve indication analyses for assigned portfolios.
- Evaluate reserve adequacy through detailed analysis of historical development patterns, emerging trends, and operational changes.
- Present reserve recommendations to reserving leadership.
- Provide actionable insights regarding adverse development, reserve volatility, and emerging exposures.
- Support quarterly financial close processes and external reporting requirements.
- Collaborate with Claims, Underwriting, Pricing, and Finance to assess portfolio performance.
- Contribute to capital modeling, planning assumptions, and enterprise risk initiatives.
- Support interactions with auditors and regulators.
- Develop and enhance reserving methodologies, tools, and governance standards. Mentor junior actuarial staff and provide technical guidance.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field.
- 5-10 years of P&C actuarial experience, including significant reserving experience.
- ACAS required; FCAS preferred.
- Strong knowledge of reserving methodologies and actuarial standards.
- Experience communicating actuarial analyses to senior stakeholders.
- Proficiency with actuarial software, SQL, Python, or related tools. Strong project management and leadership capabilities.
The base salary range for this position is $150,000 - $205,000 annually. The offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, experience, qualifications and work location. All offers include access to a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, 401k match, retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO)
What if I don’t meet every requirement? At Everest we are dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace. So, if you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every element in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Please let us know if you need any accommodations throughout the application or interview process.
Our Culture
At Everest, our purpose is to provide the world with protection. We help clients and businesses thrive, fuel global economies, and create sustainable value for our colleagues, shareholders and the communities that we serve. We also pride ourselves on having a unique and inclusive culture which is driven by a unified set of values and behaviors.
- Our Values are the guiding principles that inform our decisions, actions and behaviors. They are an expression of our culture and an integral part of how we work: Talent. Thoughtful assumption of risk. Execution. Efficiency. Humility. Leadership. Collaboration. Inclusion and Belonging.
- Our Colleague Behaviors define how we operate and interact with each other no matter our location, level or function: Respect everyone. Pursue better. Lead by example. Own our outcomes. Win together.
All colleagues are held accountable to upholding and supporting our values and behaviors across the company. This includes day to day interactions with fellow colleagues, and the global communities we serve.
Type:
RegularTime Type:
Primary Location:
Warren, NJAdditional Locations:
Atlanta, GA, London, New York, NY, Zurich, SwitzerlandEverest is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or creed, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, genetics, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, civil union status, family or parental status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. As part of this commitment, Everest will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Everest Benefits at everestbenefits@everestglobal.com.
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What New Jersey Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in actuary jobs across New Jersey.
- Associate of the Society of Actuaries (ASA) or Fellowship (FSA) credential required or in progress
- Bachelor's degree in actuarial science, mathematics, statistics, or a closely related field
- Passed at least two Society of Actuaries or Casualty Actuarial Society preliminary exams
- Proficiency in actuarial modeling software such as Prophet, AXIS, or MG-ALFA
- Strong command of Excel, R, Python, or SAS for data analysis and reserving work
- Experience in a specific practice area such as P&C pricing, life valuation, or pension consulting
Actuary Jobs in New Jersey: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a actuary in New Jersey?
Becoming an actuary in New Jersey starts with a bachelor's degree in actuarial science, mathematics, or statistics, followed by passing preliminary exams through the Society of Actuaries or the Casualty Actuarial Society. New Jersey does not require a state-issued actuary license, so credentialing is governed entirely by these professional bodies. Most New Jersey employers expect candidates to be actively sitting for exams and progressing toward ASA or ACAS designation while working.
Which companies hire actuarys in New Jersey?
Companies currently hiring actuarys in New Jersey include Everest Re, RGA, and AIG, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. New Jersey's dense concentration of insurance carriers and benefits consulting firms means actuarial openings appear across both global headquarters and regional offices throughout the state.
Which New Jersey cities have the most actuary jobs?
Jersey City, Warren, and Township of Hamilton are the New Jersey cities with the most actuary openings. Newark anchors the market as home to Prudential Financial's headquarters and a cluster of major insurers, while Princeton and Parsippany draw actuarial talent through large financial services and benefits consulting employers with established campuses in central and northern New Jersey.
Are there remote actuary jobs in New Jersey?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 100% of actuary openings tied to New Jersey are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how well the analytical and modeling nature of actuarial work translates to distributed teams. Pricing, reserving, and valuation roles tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while client-facing consulting positions are more likely to require some in-office presence.
How can I get hired as a actuary in New Jersey with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is an actuarial analyst role at a New Jersey insurance carrier or consulting firm while actively pursuing preliminary exams. Employers like Prudential Financial and large benefits consulting firms in the Princeton corridor regularly hire new graduates into structured analyst programs that pair exam support with on-the-job training. A background in mathematics, finance, or data analysis combined with at least one passed preliminary exam significantly strengthens a new candidate's application.
Where can I find and apply to actuary jobs in New Jersey?
You can find and apply to actuary jobs in New Jersey on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search for roles that match your experience and specialty area, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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