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Health Actuaries qualify for H-1B sponsorship as a specialty occupation requiring at least a bachelor's degree in actuarial science, mathematics, or statistics. Most roles sit inside large insurance carriers, consulting firms, and managed care organizations that file LCAs through DOL and petition USCIS annually.
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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 H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Health Actuary
Verify your SOC code before applying
Health Actuary roles map to SOC 15-2011. Confirm your target employer's LCA filings use this code, not a broader analytics or data science code, so your specialty occupation documentation aligns with your actual duties.
Pull prevailing wage data for your metro
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up Level I through Level IV wages for SOC 15-2011 in your target city. Employers must certify your offered salary meets the prevailing wage, and knowing the threshold before negotiating protects your petition.
Document your actuarial exam progress strategically
USCIS treats passed Society of Actuaries or CAS exams as evidence of specialized training. Include your exam transcript in your H-1B support letter to reinforce the specialty occupation argument, especially if your degree field is adjacent rather than directly actuarial.
Target employers with dedicated actuarial practices
Use Migrate Mate to filter for companies with verified LCA filings under the actuarial SOC code. Carriers like major health insurers and large actuarial consulting divisions file consistently each lottery cycle, giving you a more predictable sponsorship path.
Negotiate offer timing around the H-1B cap calendar
H-1B registration opens in March for an October 1 start date. If you receive an offer in June, ask whether the employer will file in the next cycle or use cap-exempt status through a nonprofit or university affiliate to start sooner.
Confirm your employer files premium processing
USCIS premium processing upgrades your I-129 adjudication to 15 business days. Health actuaries switching employers mid-year especially benefit because standard processing can overlap with credentialing and project start timelines that employers won't extend indefinitely.
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Find Health Actuary JobsHealth Actuary H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Health Actuary role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. USCIS consistently recognizes actuarial science as a specialty occupation because the role normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in actuarial science, mathematics, or statistics. The O*NET profile for actuaries confirms a graduate-level education requirement, which strengthens the specialty occupation argument in your employer's petition.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Health Actuaries?
Large health insurance carriers, managed care organizations, actuarial consulting firms, and hospital systems that maintain internal pricing or risk functions are the most consistent sponsors. You can search Migrate Mate to see employers with verified LCA filings specifically under the actuarial SOC code, filtered by location and role type.
How does the prevailing wage requirement affect Health Actuary offers?
Before filing your H-1B petition, your employer must certify with DOL that your offered salary meets the prevailing wage for SOC 15-2011 in your work location. Wage levels run from Level I to Level IV based on experience and supervision. You can verify the applicable threshold using the OFLC Wage Search before accepting an offer.
Can a Health Actuary change employers after an H-1B is approved?
Yes, through H-1B portability under AC21. Once your I-129 has been pending or approved for at least 180 days and you move to a same or similar actuarial role, your status remains valid while the new petition is pending. Your new employer files a new I-129, and you can start working as soon as USCIS receives it.
Do actuarial exams affect the H-1B specialty occupation determination?
Passed Society of Actuaries or Casualty Actuarial Society exams are not required for H-1B approval, but they strengthen the specialty occupation argument. USCIS looks at whether the position normally requires a specialized bachelor's degree. Exam progress, when documented in the support letter, reinforces that the role demands the theoretical and practical depth the statute requires.
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