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Pricing Actuary roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which requires employers to document recruitment efforts before filing. Insurers, consulting firms, and reinsurers regularly sponsor foreign actuaries for permanent residency. Credentialing progress, SOA or CAS exam status, and degree field all affect how your sponsorship petition is structured.
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Providing for loved ones, planning rewarding retirements, saving enough for whatever lies ahead – our policyholders count on us to be there when it matters most. It’s a big ask, but it’s one that we have the power to deliver when we work together. We collaborate and innovate – pushing one another to transform not just Pacific Life, but the entire industry for the better. Why? Because it’s the right thing to do. Pacific Life is more than a job, it’s a career with purpose. It’s a career where you have the support, balance, and resources to make a positive impact on the future – including your own.
We’re actively seeking a talented Senior Actuary - Life and Annuity Pricing Modeler to join our Enterprise Modeling Team. This role is on-site 4 days per week and work from home 1 day per week in Newport Beach, CA, Omaha, NE, or Charlotte, NC. If you are not currently located near one of our offices, we offer comprehensive relocation assistance.
As a Senior Actuary - Life and Annuity Pricing Modeler, you’ll play a key role in Pacific Life’s growth and long-term success by developing and maintaining actuarial models used in life and annuity product pricing, e.g., Index Universal Life (IUL), Variable Universal Life (VUL), Term, Registered Index-Linked Annuity (RILA), Variable Annuity (VA) and Fixed Annuity (FA & FIA) products. You will collaborate with Pricing, R&D, Valuation, and New Business Reporting teams to provide cutting edge modeling and reporting capabilities.
You will join a team within the Enterprise Modeling division working to develop Life and Annuity Pricing Models using our in-house C#-based application.
How you’ll help move us forward:
- Lead pricing model development projects and serve as the modeling Subject Matter Expert for new and existing life and annuity products.
- Apply your knowledge of life and annuity products and regulations to build and maintain our pricing models—a high-speed and user-friendly C#-based pricing system.
- Perform model development, testing, and debugging of pricing models. Peer review changes made by other team members and act as an internal modeling expert for your colleagues.
- Collaborate with other modeling teams on methodology and technology. Validate pricing models against those used in other areas (e.g., Valuation, ALM, etc.).
- Support pricing and research actuaries with competition analysis, profit studies, product management, and speed to market.
- As the model liaison, educate model users on new features developed; support related production implementation efforts through model deployment.
- Support and comply with all Model Risk Management initiatives, documentation, and standards.
The experience you bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in actuarial science, computer science, finance, mathematics, or a related field.
- 6+ years of experience in actuarial modeling and coding.
- Proficiency in C#, Python, or other programming languages is preferred.
- Self-starter with the ability to develop solutions by collaborating with multiple business partners.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team and manage long-term projects.
- Detail-oriented with excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
What will make you stand out:
- FSA designation
- Experience coding in C#, Python, or other programming languages.
- Experience working with Azure DevOps and/or JIRA pipelines.
- Experience with software development processes, including CI/CD and version control systems such as Git.
- Experience with complex products such as IUL, RILA, and other life and annuity products.
- Experience working with actuarial software, such as Prophet, ALFA, MoSes, or GGY.
- Experience with ALM/Hedging.
Base salary ranges (location specific):
- Newport Beach, CA: $167,670 - 204,236
- Omaha, NE: $144,810 - $176,990
- Charlotte, NC: $152,370 - 186,230
You can be who you are.
People come first here. We’re committed to a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce. Learn more about how we create a welcoming work environment through Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at www.pacificlife.com. What’s life like at Pacific Life? Visit Instagram.com/lifeatpacificlife.
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Base Pay Range:
The base pay range noted represents the company’s good faith minimum and maximum range for this role at the time of posting. The actual compensation offered to a candidate will be dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to experience, qualifications and geographic location. Also, most employees are eligible for additional incentive pay.
$167,670.00 - $204,930.00
Your Benefits Start Day 1
Your wellbeing is important to Pacific Life, and we’re committed to providing you with flexible benefits that you can tailor to meet your needs. Whether you are focusing on your physical, financial, emotional, or social wellbeing, we’ve got you covered.
- Prioritization of your health and well-being including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Wellbeing Reimbursement Account that can be used on yourself or your eligible dependents
- Generous paid time off options including: Paid Time Off, Holiday Schedules, and Financial Planning Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave as well as an Adoption Assistance Program
- Competitive 401k savings plan with company match and an additional contribution regardless of participation
You Can Be Who You Are
We are committed to a culture of diversity and inclusion that embraces the authenticity of all employees, partners and communities. We support all employees to thrive and achieve their fullest potential.
What’s life like at Pacific Life? Visit Instagram.com/lifeatpacificlife
EEO Statement:
Pacific Life Insurance Company is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer, M/F/D/V. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, contact a Human Resources Representative at Pacific Life Insurance Company.
Job Description:
Providing for loved ones, planning rewarding retirements, saving enough for whatever lies ahead – our policyholders count on us to be there when it matters most. It’s a big ask, but it’s one that we have the power to deliver when we work together. We collaborate and innovate – pushing one another to transform not just Pacific Life, but the entire industry for the better. Why? Because it’s the right thing to do. Pacific Life is more than a job, it’s a career with purpose. It’s a career where you have the support, balance, and resources to make a positive impact on the future – including your own.
We’re actively seeking a talented Senior Actuary - Life and Annuity Pricing Modeler to join our Enterprise Modeling Team. This role is on-site 4 days per week and work from home 1 day per week in Newport Beach, CA, Omaha, NE, or Charlotte, NC. If you are not currently located near one of our offices, we offer comprehensive relocation assistance.
As a Senior Actuary - Life and Annuity Pricing Modeler, you’ll play a key role in Pacific Life’s growth and long-term success by developing and maintaining actuarial models used in life and annuity product pricing, e.g., Index Universal Life (IUL), Variable Universal Life (VUL), Term, Registered Index-Linked Annuity (RILA), Variable Annuity (VA) and Fixed Annuity (FA & FIA) products. You will collaborate with Pricing, R&D, Valuation, and New Business Reporting teams to provide cutting edge modeling and reporting capabilities.
You will join a team within the Enterprise Modeling division working to develop Life and Annuity Pricing Models using our in-house C#-based application.
How you’ll help move us forward:
- Lead pricing model development projects and serve as the modeling Subject Matter Expert for new and existing life and annuity products.
- Apply your knowledge of life and annuity products and regulations to build and maintain our pricing models—a high-speed and user-friendly C#-based pricing system.
- Perform model development, testing, and debugging of pricing models. Peer review changes made by other team members and act as an internal modeling expert for your colleagues.
- Collaborate with other modeling teams on methodology and technology. Validate pricing models against those used in other areas (e.g., Valuation, ALM, etc.).
- Support pricing and research actuaries with competition analysis, profit studies, product management, and speed to market.
- As the model liaison, educate model users on new features developed; support related production implementation efforts through model deployment.
- Support and comply with all Model Risk Management initiatives, documentation, and standards.
The experience you bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in actuarial science, computer science, finance, mathematics, or a related field.
- 6+ years of experience in actuarial modeling and coding.
- Proficiency in C#, Python, or other programming languages is preferred.
- Self-starter with the ability to develop solutions by collaborating with multiple business partners.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team and manage long-term projects.
- Detail-oriented with excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
What will make you stand out:
- FSA designation
- Experience coding in C#, Python, or other programming languages.
- Experience working with Azure DevOps and/or JIRA pipelines.
- Experience with software development processes, including CI/CD and version control systems such as Git.
- Experience with complex products such as IUL, RILA, and other life and annuity products.
- Experience working with actuarial software, such as Prophet, ALFA, MoSes, or GGY.
- Experience with ALM/Hedging.
Base salary ranges (location specific):
- Newport Beach, CA: $167,670 - 204,236
- Omaha, NE: $144,810 - $176,990
- Charlotte, NC: $152,370 - 186,230
You can be who you are.
People come first here. We’re committed to a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce. Learn more about how we create a welcoming work environment through Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at www.pacificlife.com. What’s life like at Pacific Life? Visit Instagram.com/lifeatpacificlife.
LI-MT1
LI-Hybrid
Base Pay Range:
The base pay range noted represents the company’s good faith minimum and maximum range for this role at the time of posting. The actual compensation offered to a candidate will be dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to experience, qualifications and geographic location. Also, most employees are eligible for additional incentive pay.
$167,670.00 - $204,930.00
Your Benefits Start Day 1
Your wellbeing is important to Pacific Life, and we’re committed to providing you with flexible benefits that you can tailor to meet your needs. Whether you are focusing on your physical, financial, emotional, or social wellbeing, we’ve got you covered.
- Prioritization of your health and well-being including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Wellbeing Reimbursement Account that can be used on yourself or your eligible dependents
- Generous paid time off options including: Paid Time Off, Holiday Schedules, and Financial Planning Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave as well as an Adoption Assistance Program
- Competitive 401k savings plan with company match and an additional contribution regardless of participation
You Can Be Who You Are
We are committed to a culture of diversity and inclusion that embraces the authenticity of all employees, partners and communities. We support all employees to thrive and achieve their fullest potential.
What’s life like at Pacific Life? Visit Instagram.com/lifeatpacificlife
EEO Statement:
Pacific Life Insurance Company is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer, M/F/D/V. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, contact a Human Resources Representative at Pacific Life Insurance Company.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Pricing Actuary
Align your exam progress with EB-2 eligibility
EB-2 requires an advanced degree or its equivalent. If you hold a bachelor's degree, document how your FSA or FCAS designation plus years of progressive actuarial responsibility establishes the equivalent of an advanced-degree credential before employers file your I-140.
Target insurers with dedicated actuarial PERM histories
Large property-casualty insurers, health plan administrators, and reinsurance firms run recurring PERM filings for pricing roles. Focus your search on employers whose job postings specify SOA or CAS exams, since those organizations already understand how to frame the specialty occupation definition for actuarial labor certifications.
Search green card sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Filter pricing actuary openings by employers with active EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship histories. Migrate Mate surfaces companies already familiar with actuarial PERM filings, so you spend less time screening employers who will stall on sponsorship once an offer is on the table.
Verify prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
DOL sets your minimum salary through a prevailing wage determination filed before PERM recruitment begins. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check Level II and Level III wages for actuaries in your target metro, so your offer letter exceeds that floor and won't stall the labor certification.
Understand how your nationality affects priority date waiting
EB-2 and EB-3 backlogs vary sharply by birth country. Nationals from India and China face multi-year waits even after I-140 approval, while most other nationalities in EB-3 move significantly faster. Confirm current cut-off dates on the monthly Visa Bulletin before deciding between EB-2 and EB-3 pathways.
Request concurrent I-485 filing when your priority date is current
If the Visa Bulletin shows your category is current at the time of I-140 approval, you can file the I-485 adjustment of status simultaneously rather than waiting. This collapses the timeline and lets you maintain work authorization continuously while USCIS adjudicates permanent residency.
Green Card Pricing Actuary: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Pricing Actuary roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Pricing Actuary positions typically qualify for both EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship depending on how the employer defines the role's minimum requirements. EB-2 applies when the job genuinely requires an advanced degree or equivalent. EB-3 applies to roles requiring a bachelor's degree. Employers with in-house actuarial teams have filed under both categories, and the O*NET classification for actuaries supports specialty occupation arguments under either tier.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for actuaries?
H-1B visa sponsorship is temporary, lottery-dependent, and capped at 65,000 registrations annually for most applicants. Green card sponsorship through PERM is a permanent employment-based petition with no annual cap at the EB-3 level for most nationalities, though wait times vary by birth country. The PERM process also requires the employer to conduct and document formal domestic recruitment before filing, which takes longer upfront but results in lawful permanent residency rather than a renewable temporary status.
What does the PERM labor certification process involve for a Pricing Actuary hire?
PERM requires your employer to obtain a prevailing wage determination from DOL, then run mandatory recruitment steps including job postings, newspaper ads, and internal notices over a defined period. The employer must document that no qualified U.S. worker applied and was rejected without lawful reason. For pricing actuary roles, the job description must tie the duties and requirements to a specific actuarial specialty, since overly broad postings can draw audits from OFLC.
How do I find employers who will actually sponsor a green card for this role?
Many employers who hire actuaries on H-1B have existing PERM experience but don't advertise green card sponsorship in job postings. Migrate Mate lets you search pricing actuary openings filtered by employers with documented EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship histories, so you can target companies that have completed PERM filings before rather than ones encountering the process for the first time.
Does my SOA or CAS exam progress affect how my green card petition is structured?
Yes. If you're pursuing EB-2 but hold only a bachelor's degree, your employer's attorney will need to demonstrate that your combination of degree plus actuarial credentials and experience constitutes the equivalent of an advanced degree. Higher exam completion, particularly Fellow-level designations from the SOA or CAS, strengthens that equivalency argument. Employers filing under EB-3 face a simpler degree requirement but must still document that the role genuinely requires a bachelor's in a relevant field like mathematics, statistics, or economics.