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Actuarial Associate roles qualify as H-1B specialty occupations under USCIS guidelines, requiring at least a bachelor's degree in actuarial science, mathematics, or statistics. Insurance carriers, consulting firms, and reinsurers regularly file H-1B petitions for this title. Exam progression toward ASA or ACAS credentials strengthens your sponsorship case.
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Location New York, United States
Job type Full-Time
Work mode Hybrid
Job level Professional
Job ID 12892
Company Munich Re Life US
Employment type Regular
Area of expertise Actuarial & Risk Management
The Finance Strategy Team is a newly created function reporting into the CFO to help support the Company’s growth ambitions by providing timely insights into the financial and capital implications of new initiatives. The Senior Actuarial Associate supports the execution and delivery of actuarial work supporting complex and large reinsurance transactions. The role contributes to day‑to‑day actuarial analysis for assigned transactions, from onboarding through early in‑force reporting, preparing accurate actuarial deliverables aligned with actuarial, accounting, local regulatory and governance requirements. The Senior Actuarial Associate also supports capital planning and monitoring activities. This role is well-suited for a quick learner that likes to problem solve and drive solutions. In this role you will obtain knowledge of various reporting bases (IFRS, Solvency II, U.S. Statutory, Bermuda Solvency Capital Requirement), lines of business, and reinsurance structures.
Responsibilities
Transaction Onboarding & Execution
- Support actuarial workstreams for assigned reinsurance transactions.
- Develop valuation analyses using pricing models and assumptions to support actuarial recommendations.
- Analyze information from various sources including pricing, valuation, reserving, finance and data teams to support reporting and settlement readiness.
- Assist in maintaining deal‑specific documentation and timelines.
Valuation & Financial Reporting
- Apply IFRS and local statutory (US STAT, BSCR) actuarial requirements to new and evolving deal structures.
- Prepare actuarial inputs, including best estimate liabilities, cash flow projections, and reserve movements to support initial valuation reporting.
- Support implementation of new solutions into the Corporate Actuarial reporting database.
- Document decisions and maintain consistency across reinsurance transactions.
Assumption Support
- Support Assumption team to analyze pricing assumptions against current valuation view and propose a valuation best estimate.
- Generate model outputs and sensitivities, identify issues, and work with valuation teams to resolve discrepancies.
Process & Team Contribution
- Opportunity to work across the Corporate Actuarial team including Valuation, Central Reporting, Model Development and Infrastructure teams.
- Identify opportunities to improve transaction onboarding, reporting processes, and documentation standards.
- Contribute to Corporate Actuarial initiatives related to standardization, automation, and scalability.
Qualifications
- ASA with progress towards FSA
- 3+ years of experience in pricing, actuarial valuation, financial reporting, capital analysis, and/or reinsurance transactions.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize complex information and communicate clearly.
- Well‑organized, detail‑oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a deadline‑driven environment.
- Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively across various internal teams.
We are proud to offer our employees, their domestic partners, and their children, a wide range of insurance benefits:
- Two options for your health insurance plan (PPO or High Deductible).
- Prescription drug coverage (included in your health insurance plan).
- Vision and dental insurance plans.
- Additional insurance coverages provided at no cost to you, such as basic life insurance equal to 1x annual salary and AD&D coverage that is equal to 1x annual salary.
- Short and Long-Term Disability coverage.
- Supplemental Life and AD&D plans that you can purchase for yourself and dependents (includes Spouse/domestic partner and children).
- Voluntary Benefit plans that supplement your health and life insurance plans (Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity).
In addition to the above insurance offerings, our employees also enjoy:
- A robust 401k plan with up to a 6% employer match
- Paid time off that begins with 24 days each year, with more days added when you celebrate milestone service anniversaries.
- Eligibility to receive a yearly bonus as a Munich Re employee.
- A variety of health and wellness programs provided at no cost, including a gym fitness reimbursement.
- Paid time off for eligible family care needs.
- Tuition assistance and educational achievement bonuses.
- A corporate matching gifts program that further enhances your charitable donation.
- Paid time off to volunteer in your community.
At Munich Re US, we see Diversity and Inclusion as a solution to the challenges and opportunities all around us. Our goal is to foster an inclusive culture and build a workforce that reflects the customers we serve and the communities in which we live and work. We strive to provide a workplace where all of our colleagues feel respected, valued and empowered to achieve their very best every day. We recruit and develop talent with a focus on providing our customers the most innovative products and services. We are an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
About Munich Re
Together, we engage with everything we have and are, to help humankind act braver and better. As the world’s leading reinsurance company with more than 40,000 employees in over 50 locations around the globe, Munich Re introduces a paradigm shift in the way you think about insurance. By turning uncertainty into manageable risk, we enable fundamental change. We recognize Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging as a key priority with a culture that welcomes different thoughts and opinions. We dare to think big and are continuously innovating on behalf of our clients.
For New York City based employees, the base salary range anticipated for this position is $148,000 - $164,000, plus an opportunity for an annual company bonus based upon a percentage of eligible pay. The salary estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for candidates hired in this position. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. Please note that only candidates who are selected for interview will be contacted directly. We thank all candidates for their interest.
Your Benefits
With us, you get more than just an exciting job. Enjoy a wide range of employee benefits tailored to your wellbeing and development. Please note that regional differences may apply.
Competitive Salary
We provide fair and competitive compensation that reflects your performance and commitment.
Company performance-based Incentives
In addition to your salary, our variable compensation approach allows you to share in Munich Re's success.
Recognition and Special Rewards
We recognise outstanding individual contributions through a variety of targeted rewards and incentives.
Retirement Planning
We support your long-term financial wellbeing with retirement solutions aligned with local regulations.
Inclusive Workplace Culture
We foster a respectful, inclusive, and values-driven environment.
Learning & Development
We offer tailored learning opportunities with a strong focus on core skills and business-critical knowledge.
Work-Life-Balance
Supporting your ability to balance family, leisure, and your career.
Health & Wellbeing
We support your physical and mental health through a range of programs and activities in each location.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as an Actuarial Associate
Verify your exam progress supports sponsorship
USCIS evaluates specialty occupation partly through credentialing norms. Having at least two or three SOA or CAS exams passed signals professional trajectory and reinforces that your role requires specialized theoretical knowledge, not just general business skills.
Target employers with LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter Actuarial Associate roles by employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for this title. LCA history confirms a company has navigated DOL prevailing-wage requirements before, reducing your sponsorship risk.
Check prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Run your metro area and experience level through the OFLC Wage Search before finalizing compensation. Your employer must certify your salary meets the DOL prevailing wage on the LCA, and underpayment at offer stage creates filing complications.
Clarify cap-exempt status with consulting employers
Some actuarial consulting firms place workers at universities or nonprofits that qualify as cap-exempt H-1B employers. If your consulting employer has such arrangements, you may avoid the annual lottery entirely, so ask HR directly during the offer stage.
Document your degree field precisely on I-129 materials
Actuarial Associate petitions sometimes receive Requests for Evidence when the degree is in a related field like applied mathematics or economics. Ask your employer's attorney to include a detailed specialty occupation letter connecting your coursework to the specific actuarial functions in your job description.
File premium processing if your start date is fixed
USCIS offers premium processing for H-1B petitions, guaranteeing a decision within 15 business days. If your employment start date aligns with a project deadline or your OPT expiration window is tight, have your employer confirm whether they'll elect premium processing upfront.
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Find Actuarial Associate JobsActuarial Associate H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Actuarial Associate role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. USCIS considers Actuarial Associate a specialty occupation because the role requires at least a bachelor's degree in actuarial science, mathematics, or statistics. The occupation appears in O*NET as a degree-required role, and DOL wage data supports the classification. Employers document this with a detailed job description and the LCA when filing.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Actuarial Associate positions?
Insurance carriers, reinsurance companies, actuarial consulting firms, and large financial services companies are the most active sponsors for this title. Government contractors and healthcare systems with actuarial functions also file regularly. You can browse employers with verified H-1B filing history for this role on Migrate Mate.
How do actuarial exam results affect your H-1B petition?
Exam progress doesn't replace the degree requirement, but it strengthens the specialty occupation argument. If your degree is in a related field like applied mathematics, passed SOA or CAS exams demonstrate that your role requires actuarial-specific knowledge. Employers and their attorneys often reference exam status in the support letter submitted with Form I-129.
Can you switch actuarial employers on H-1B without losing your status?
Yes, through H-1B portability under AC21. Once USCIS receives your new employer's I-129 petition, you can start working for them immediately, provided you've been in valid H-1B status for at least 180 days. Your new employer files a fresh LCA with DOL and a new I-129 before or on your start date.
What prevailing wage level applies to Actuarial Associate roles?
Most entry-level and early-career Actuarial Associate positions fall at DOL wage Level I or Level II, depending on the scope of responsibilities and geographic market. You can check the exact wage for your metro area using the OFLC Wage Search. Your employer's LCA must certify payment at or above that level throughout your H-1B period.
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