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Actuarial Associate roles qualify as H-1B visa 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 visa petitions for this title. Exam progression toward ASA or ACAS credentials strengthens your sponsorship case.
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Location: West Chester, PA
Position Summary:
The Senior Actuarial Associate will join the Liability Production Team and support the valuation, financial reporting, and projection of cashflows related to interest sensitive life insurance products. This role is responsible for maintaining and running actuarial models, analyzing results, and providing insights that support statutory, tax, GAAP, and business planning objectives.
The successful candidate will work closely with experienced actuarial professionals and business leaders while developing expertise in a broad range of interest-sensitive life insurance products. This role offers exposure to a modern actuarial modeling platform, Principle-Based Reserves, life insurance valuation, financial reporting, and strategic initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain and run actuarial models supporting Principle-Based Reserves (VM-20) and contribute to annual VM-31 reporting requirements.
- Use actuarial modeling software to project cash flows for the purpose of valuing and managing the inforce block.
- Analyze model output, identify key drivers of results, and clearly communicate findings to business partners and management.
- Maintain procedural controls and communicate their execution and effectiveness with internal and external auditors.
- Respond to state insurance department examination requests.
- Provide projected cash flows in support of reinsurance deal analysis and risk metrics such as duration and liquidity.
- Present results, assumptions, and emerging trends to management, Finance, and other key stakeholders.
- Partner with Finance, Risk, Reinsurance, and other functional areas to support strategic initiatives and business objectives.
- Identify process improvement opportunities and implement solutions that enhance model efficiency, controls, and reporting quality.
Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
- Strong analytical skills and knowledge of life insurance products, particularly interest-sensitive products such as Universal Life with Secondary Guarantees (ULSG), Variable Universal Life (VUL), and Indexed Universal Life (IUL).
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work on several projects concurrently.
- Ability to use this knowledge to lead/develop solutions to ad-hoc requests or issues.
- Bachelors’ degree in Mathematics, Actuarial Science, Finance or related business discipline.
- Progress toward actuarial credentials with 3-5 actuarial exams passed or newly credentialed ASA.
- 5-7 years of actuarial, insurance, or financial services experience, preferably in life insurance valuation or modeling.
- Strong technical skills, including Excel and data querying/reporting tools (e.g., AWS Athena, Amazon QuickSight, SQL, or similar platforms).
- Experience with Prophet Actuarial Software.
- Ability to challenge current methodologies/approaches and develop more efficient and effective solutions.
Critical Skills
At Resolution Life, we have identified the following critical skills which are key to success in our culture:
- Customer Focused: Passionate drive to satisfy our customers and offer unique solutions that deliver on their expectations.
- Critical Thinking: Thoughtful process of analyzing data and problem-solving data to reach a well-reasoned solution.
- Team Mentality: Partnering effectively to drive our culture and execute on our common goals.
- Business Acumen: Appreciation and understanding of the financial services industry in order to make sound business decisions.
- Learning Agility: Openness to new ways of thinking and acquiring new skills to retain a competitive advantage.
Location: West Chester, PA (Hybrid - 3 days per week in the office)
Resolution Life US is committed to disclosing a reasonable estimate of the base salary for our job roles. These estimates consider a wide range of factors in making base salary decisions, including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.
In addition to salary, Resolution Life US offers a comprehensive benefits package, including our health & wellness program, incentive and recognition programs, and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The salary range reflects figures based on the location:
- $90,000 - $130,000
LI-Hybrid
Position Title: Sr Actuarial Associate
Location: West Chester, PA
Position Summary:
The Senior Actuarial Associate will join the Liability Production Team and support the valuation, financial reporting, and projection of cashflows related to interest sensitive life insurance products. This role is responsible for maintaining and running actuarial models, analyzing results, and providing insights that support statutory, tax, GAAP, and business planning objectives.
The successful candidate will work closely with experienced actuarial professionals and business leaders while developing expertise in a broad range of interest-sensitive life insurance products. This role offers exposure to a modern actuarial modeling platform, Principle-Based Reserves, life insurance valuation, financial reporting, and strategic initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain and run actuarial models supporting Principle-Based Reserves (VM-20) and contribute to annual VM-31 reporting requirements.
- Use actuarial modeling software to project cash flows for the purpose of valuing and managing the inforce block.
- Analyze model output, identify key drivers of results, and clearly communicate findings to business partners and management.
- Maintain procedural controls and communicate their execution and effectiveness with internal and external auditors.
- Respond to state insurance department examination requests.
- Provide projected cash flows in support of reinsurance deal analysis and risk metrics such as duration and liquidity.
- Present results, assumptions, and emerging trends to management, Finance, and other key stakeholders.
- Partner with Finance, Risk, Reinsurance, and other functional areas to support strategic initiatives and business objectives.
- Identify process improvement opportunities and implement solutions that enhance model efficiency, controls, and reporting quality.
Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
- Strong analytical skills and knowledge of life insurance products, particularly interest-sensitive products such as Universal Life with Secondary Guarantees (ULSG), Variable Universal Life (VUL), and Indexed Universal Life (IUL).
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work on several projects concurrently.
- Ability to use this knowledge to lead/develop solutions to ad-hoc requests or issues.
- Bachelors’ degree in Mathematics, Actuarial Science, Finance or related business discipline.
- Progress toward actuarial credentials with 3-5 actuarial exams passed or newly credentialed ASA.
- 5-7 years of actuarial, insurance, or financial services experience, preferably in life insurance valuation or modeling.
- Strong technical skills, including Excel and data querying/reporting tools (e.g., AWS Athena, Amazon QuickSight, SQL, or similar platforms).
- Experience with Prophet Actuarial Software.
- Ability to challenge current methodologies/approaches and develop more efficient and effective solutions.
Critical Skills
At Resolution Life, we have identified the following critical skills which are key to success in our culture:
- Customer Focused: Passionate drive to satisfy our customers and offer unique solutions that deliver on their expectations.
- Critical Thinking: Thoughtful process of analyzing data and problem-solving data to reach a well-reasoned solution.
- Team Mentality: Partnering effectively to drive our culture and execute on our common goals.
- Business Acumen: Appreciation and understanding of the financial services industry in order to make sound business decisions.
- Learning Agility: Openness to new ways of thinking and acquiring new skills to retain a competitive advantage.
Location: West Chester, PA (Hybrid - 3 days per week in the office)
Resolution Life US is committed to disclosing a reasonable estimate of the base salary for our job roles. These estimates consider a wide range of factors in making base salary decisions, including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.
In addition to salary, Resolution Life US offers a comprehensive benefits package, including our health & wellness program, incentive and recognition programs, and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The salary range reflects figures based on the location:
- $90,000 - $130,000
LI-Hybrid
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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.
H-1B Visa Actuarial Associate: 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.