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Health Actuary roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which requires your employer to document that no qualified U.S. worker is available for the role. Actuarial science credentials, SOA or CAS fellowship status, and employer demand make sponsorship achievable for foreign candidates in this field.
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Mercer
Description:
We are seeking a Partner, Senior Health Actuary to join our Actuarial and Financial Group (AFG) in Mercer’s Health practice. The location is open.
Our Actuarial & Financial Group (AFG) provides our clients with high-quality actuarial services aligned to their strategic needs and growth objectives.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead actuarial and financial client engagements and relationships to ensure service standards are met or exceeded
- Review and deliver client reports and presentations summarizing findings and recommending strategies or solutions
- Provide high-level reviews of statements of actuarial opinion, underwritings, and other actuarial analyses and projections
- Contribute to business development by identifying growth opportunities and representing our AFG in proposal efforts
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Consulting experience with large clients (10,000+ lives) and relevant experience in group health and benefits
- Proven ability to manage client relationships and effectively deliver complex presentations and recommendations
- Experience leading and developing team members in a professional setting
- ASA or FSA credential
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex data
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Demonstrated success in business development and identifying growth opportunities
- Experience leading successful intellectual capital projects related to health actuarial services and products
- Expertise in innovative networks or health plans
- Expertise in data science or predictive analytics
WHY JOIN OUR TEAM:
- We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work, and supportive leaders
- We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and impact colleagues, clients, and communities
- Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being
COMPENSATION:
- The applicable base salary range for this role is $212,000 to $318,000.
- The base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, education, and any applicable minimum wage requirements. Decisions will be determined on a case-by-case basis. In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for performance-based incentives.
We are excited to offer a competitive total rewards package which includes health and welfare benefits, tuition assistance, 401K savings and other retirement programs as well as employee assistance programs.
Marsh is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, veteran status (including protected veterans), or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by contacting reasonableaccommodations@mmc.com.
Marsh is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.
Company:
Mercer
Description:
We are seeking a Partner, Senior Health Actuary to join our Actuarial and Financial Group (AFG) in Mercer’s Health practice. The location is open.
Our Actuarial & Financial Group (AFG) provides our clients with high-quality actuarial services aligned to their strategic needs and growth objectives.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead actuarial and financial client engagements and relationships to ensure service standards are met or exceeded
- Review and deliver client reports and presentations summarizing findings and recommending strategies or solutions
- Provide high-level reviews of statements of actuarial opinion, underwritings, and other actuarial analyses and projections
- Contribute to business development by identifying growth opportunities and representing our AFG in proposal efforts
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Consulting experience with large clients (10,000+ lives) and relevant experience in group health and benefits
- Proven ability to manage client relationships and effectively deliver complex presentations and recommendations
- Experience leading and developing team members in a professional setting
- ASA or FSA credential
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex data
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Demonstrated success in business development and identifying growth opportunities
- Experience leading successful intellectual capital projects related to health actuarial services and products
- Expertise in innovative networks or health plans
- Expertise in data science or predictive analytics
WHY JOIN OUR TEAM:
- We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work, and supportive leaders
- We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and impact colleagues, clients, and communities
- Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being
COMPENSATION:
- The applicable base salary range for this role is $212,000 to $318,000.
- The base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, education, and any applicable minimum wage requirements. Decisions will be determined on a case-by-case basis. In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for performance-based incentives.
We are excited to offer a competitive total rewards package which includes health and welfare benefits, tuition assistance, 401K savings and other retirement programs as well as employee assistance programs.
Marsh is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, veteran status (including protected veterans), or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by contacting reasonableaccommodations@mmc.com.
Marsh is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Health Actuary
Verify your credentials meet EB-2 requirements
EB-2 eligibility for health actuaries typically turns on an advanced degree or a bachelor's degree plus progressive actuarial experience. SOA fellowship or associateship status often strengthens an advanced-degree petition when paired with a master's in actuarial science or a related quantitative field.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Insurance carriers, large health systems, and consulting firms with dedicated actuarial practices file PERM applications regularly. Use Migrate Mate to filter Health Actuary roles by employers who have sponsored green cards before, so you're not educating a hiring team on the process from scratch.
Understand how prevailing wage shapes your offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location before filing an LCA. Check the OFLC Wage Search for current Level II and Level III rates in your target metro before negotiating your offer letter.
Distinguish EB-3 from H-1B when talking to employers
PERM-based green card sponsorship has no annual lottery and leads to permanent residency rather than a renewable temporary status. Frame this for hesitant hiring managers as a one-time investment in a long-term hire, not a recurring annual filing risk.
Get your actuarial exam transcripts translated and certified
USCIS requires official documentation of all credentials used in an I-140 petition. SOA and CAS exam records issued outside the U.S. need certified translation and, in some cases, a foreign credential evaluation before your employer's immigration attorney can include them.
Time your job search around PERM recruitment obligations
PERM requires your employer to complete DOL-mandated recruitment steps before filing, which typically takes 60 to 90 days after an offer is extended. Accepting a role without confirming your employer is ready to begin PERM immediately can push your green card timeline back by months.
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Find Health Actuary JobsHealth Actuary Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Health Actuary role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Health Actuary positions qualify for both EB-2 and EB-3 depending on the employer's stated job requirements. EB-2 applies when the role requires an advanced degree in actuarial science, mathematics, or statistics. EB-3 covers positions requiring a bachelor's degree. Employers who list associateship or fellowship credentials as a requirement can strengthen an EB-2 filing, but the degree requirement in the job description ultimately determines the category.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for this role?
PERM-based green card sponsorship leads to permanent residency rather than a two- or three-year renewable status. There's no annual lottery at the EB-2 or EB-3 level for most nationalities, which eliminates the registration uncertainty that comes with H-1B. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification, I-140 approval, and adjustment of status can take two to four years total, compared to H-1B cap-subject processing measured in months.
Which employers commonly sponsor Health Actuaries for green cards?
Health insurance carriers, managed care organizations, actuarial consulting firms, and large hospital systems are the most consistent sponsors. These employers maintain dedicated immigration programs and file PERM applications on a repeating cycle. Searching by employers with documented PERM filing history, rather than by job title alone, is the most reliable way to find roles where sponsorship is already part of the hiring process.
How can I find Health Actuary jobs that include green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for Health Actuary roles where employers have a green card sponsorship history, so you're not spending time applying to positions that require you to initiate the conversation about PERM from zero. Filtering by sponsorship track record early in your search reduces how often you reach final-round interviews only to learn the employer won't sponsor.
Can fellowship status with SOA or CAS substitute for an advanced degree in an EB-2 petition?
USCIS does not treat professional fellowship status as a direct substitute for an advanced degree unless the employer's job requirements and the I-140 petition are structured to reflect the equivalency. Some employers have successfully argued that an SOA fellowship combined with a bachelor's degree and substantial progressive experience meets the EB-2 advanced-degree equivalency standard, but this requires careful documentation and an employer willing to build that case in the petition.
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