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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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Zurich North America is looking for a Senior Actuarial Consultant to support Accident & Health (A&H) business. This role would be based out of Zurich’s New York, Schaumburg, Chicago or Overland Park office.
This critical Actuarial role leads the pricing of new and renewal business as well as the development of effective premium/rating structure and strategies in support of business objectives including new products and product enhancements of A&H products such as Supplemental Health (Gap Medical, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness) as well as Individual, Group, Blanket Accident products.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Senior Actuarial Consultant is also responsible for the following:
- Leads rate filing development of new products and product enhancements
- Coordinates, prepares, and performs actuarial analysis
- Analyzes loss and expense reserves
- Provides consultation on actuarial models and risk issues
- Supports A&H Market Facing and Technical Underwriters on A&H pricing decisions
- Coaches others to employ teamwork and collaboration
- Fosters collaboration and cross-functional interaction
- Influences business decisions through effective communication
- Leads actuarial discussions with business partners around profitability
- Aligns customer service needs to business priorities
- Promotes customer/client-focused culture
- Sets an example for exemplary customer service
- May oversee the work of less experienced actuaries
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice, including Associates Degree
OR
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics, Statistics or Actuarial Sciences and 5 or more years of experience in the Actuarial area
- FCAS/FSA or equivalent international certification
OR
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics, Statistics or Actuarial Sciences and 10 or more years of experience in the Actuarial area
- ACAS/ASA or equivalent international certification.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- FCAS/FSA
- Previous experience on product development, pricing, filing and experience monitoring of Accident & Health business
- Team Leadership experience and desire to lead
- Ability to effectively communicate and partner with the business
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to explain technical analysis results to non-technical audiences
- Collaboration experience on cross-functional team projects
- Experience with Microsoft Excel and/or knowledge of statistical analysis software and dashboard development
Imagine working for a company that truly cares about their employees, customers, stakeholders, and communities they serve.
Imagine working for a values-driven organization that has the ambition and desire to be the best global insurance provider in the world.
Zurich is that place where 55,000 employees across approximately 200 countries and territories are all focused on helping people and helping companies protect what is truly most important to them. We are a values-driven organization that takes pride in the work that we do every day, and we have the ambition to be the best global insurer in the world.
Your pay at Zurich is based on your role, location, skills, and experience. We follow local laws to ensure fair compensation. You may also be eligible for bonuses and merit increases. If your expectations are above the listed range, we still encourage you to apply—your unique background matters to us. The pay range shown is a national average and may vary by location. The proposed Salary range for this position is $132,500.00 - $217,000.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 15%.
We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits for employees and their families.
Why Zurich?
At Zurich, we value your ideas and experience. We offer growth, inclusion, and a supportive environment—so you can help shape the future of insurance. Zurich North America is a leader in risk management, with over 150 years of expertise and coverage across 25+ industries, including 90% of the Fortune 500®.
Join us for a brighter future—for yourself and our customers.
Zurich in North America does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy or other characteristics protected by applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employer disability/vets.
Zurich complies with 18 U.S. Code § 1033.
Please note: Zurich does not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies. Preferred vendors should use our Recruiting Agency Portal.
LOCATION
Location(s): AM - Schaumburg, AM - Chicago, AM - New York, AM - Overland Park
Remote Working: Hybrid
Schedule: Full Time
Employment Sponsorship Offered: Yes
INTRODUCTION
Zurich North America is looking for a Senior Actuarial Consultant to support Accident & Health (A&H) business. This role would be based out of Zurich’s New York, Schaumburg, Chicago or Overland Park office.
This critical Actuarial role leads the pricing of new and renewal business as well as the development of effective premium/rating structure and strategies in support of business objectives including new products and product enhancements of A&H products such as Supplemental Health (Gap Medical, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness) as well as Individual, Group, Blanket Accident products.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Senior Actuarial Consultant is also responsible for the following:
- Leads rate filing development of new products and product enhancements
- Coordinates, prepares, and performs actuarial analysis
- Analyzes loss and expense reserves
- Provides consultation on actuarial models and risk issues
- Supports A&H Market Facing and Technical Underwriters on A&H pricing decisions
- Coaches others to employ teamwork and collaboration
- Fosters collaboration and cross-functional interaction
- Influences business decisions through effective communication
- Leads actuarial discussions with business partners around profitability
- Aligns customer service needs to business priorities
- Promotes customer/client-focused culture
- Sets an example for exemplary customer service
- May oversee the work of less experienced actuaries
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice, including Associates Degree
OR
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics, Statistics or Actuarial Sciences and 5 or more years of experience in the Actuarial area
- FCAS/FSA or equivalent international certification
OR
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics, Statistics or Actuarial Sciences and 10 or more years of experience in the Actuarial area
- ACAS/ASA or equivalent international certification.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- FCAS/FSA
- Previous experience on product development, pricing, filing and experience monitoring of Accident & Health business
- Team Leadership experience and desire to lead
- Ability to effectively communicate and partner with the business
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to explain technical analysis results to non-technical audiences
- Collaboration experience on cross-functional team projects
- Experience with Microsoft Excel and/or knowledge of statistical analysis software and dashboard development
Imagine working for a company that truly cares about their employees, customers, stakeholders, and communities they serve.
Imagine working for a values-driven organization that has the ambition and desire to be the best global insurance provider in the world.
Zurich is that place where 55,000 employees across approximately 200 countries and territories are all focused on helping people and helping companies protect what is truly most important to them. We are a values-driven organization that takes pride in the work that we do every day, and we have the ambition to be the best global insurer in the world.
Your pay at Zurich is based on your role, location, skills, and experience. We follow local laws to ensure fair compensation. You may also be eligible for bonuses and merit increases. If your expectations are above the listed range, we still encourage you to apply—your unique background matters to us. The pay range shown is a national average and may vary by location. The proposed Salary range for this position is $132,500.00 - $217,000.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 15%.
We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits for employees and their families.
Why Zurich?
At Zurich, we value your ideas and experience. We offer growth, inclusion, and a supportive environment—so you can help shape the future of insurance. Zurich North America is a leader in risk management, with over 150 years of expertise and coverage across 25+ industries, including 90% of the Fortune 500®.
Join us for a brighter future—for yourself and our customers.
Zurich in North America does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy or other characteristics protected by applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employer disability/vets.
Zurich complies with 18 U.S. Code § 1033.
Please note: Zurich does not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies. Preferred vendors should use our Recruiting Agency Portal.
LOCATION
Location(s): AM - Schaumburg, AM - Chicago, AM - New York, AM - Overland Park
Remote Working: Hybrid
Schedule: Full Time
Employment Sponsorship Offered: Yes
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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.