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Pricing Actuary roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations under USCIS guidelines, requiring at least a bachelor's degree in actuarial science, mathematics, or a related quantitative field. Insurance carriers, reinsurers, and consulting firms with active LCA filing history are your strongest sponsorship targets.
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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.
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.
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 H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Pricing Actuary
Earn fellowship credentials before filing
FCAS or FCIA fellowship signals specialty occupation status more clearly than a degree alone. Employers filing your H-1B petition benefit from documented professional credentials when USCIS reviews whether the role genuinely requires theoretical and practical application of actuarial science.
Search LCA filings by SOC code
Pricing Actuary roles file under SOC code 15-2011. Run that code through OFLC Wage Search to see which employers have certified LCAs for actuarial positions recently, giving you a verified list of active H-1B sponsors before you apply.
Target employers in H-1B-heavy sectors
Insurance carriers, large reinsurers, and actuarial consulting firms consistently sponsor H-1B workers for pricing roles. Use Migrate Mate to filter Pricing Actuary openings by employers with confirmed LCA filing history, so you're applying only where sponsorship is already established practice.
Clarify pricing specialization in your petition
H-1B petitions for actuaries sometimes draw RFEs when the job duties sound generic. Your employer's support letter should tie your pricing work specifically to loss modeling, rate filings, or reserving methodology to reinforce the specialty occupation requirement.
Verify prevailing wage tier before accepting an offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for the Level matching your experience. Check the OFLC Wage Search for the actuarial SOC code in your work location before signing an offer so you can flag any discrepancy before the LCA is filed.
Register for the lottery under the correct cap
If you hold a U.S. master's degree or higher in actuarial science or a related quantitative field, your employer can register you under the advanced degree exemption, giving you two selection chances during the USCIS H-1B lottery in March of each year.
H-1B Visa Pricing Actuary: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Pricing Actuary role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes. USCIS recognizes actuarial positions as specialty occupations because the role typically requires at least a bachelor's degree in actuarial science, mathematics, statistics, or a closely related quantitative field. Pricing work that involves loss modeling, rate development, or predictive analytics strengthens the specialty occupation argument further, especially if your employer documents the theoretical and practical application involved.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Pricing Actuary jobs?
Insurance carriers, reinsurance companies, and actuarial consulting firms are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for pricing roles. You can verify which employers have filed Labor Condition Applications for actuarial positions by checking OFLC disclosure data. Migrate Mate filters Pricing Actuary listings by employers with confirmed LCA filing history, so you can focus your search on companies already set up to sponsor.
How does fellowship status affect my H-1B petition as a pricing actuary?
Holding FCAS, FSA, or equivalent fellowship credentials strengthens your H-1B petition because it provides objective evidence that the position requires advanced, specialized knowledge. Employers citing your fellowship in the support letter make it harder for USCIS to characterize the role as a generalist position, which reduces the likelihood of a Request for Evidence on specialty occupation grounds.
What SOC code applies to Pricing Actuary roles and why does it matter?
Pricing Actuaries are classified under SOC code 15-2011 (Actuaries) for DOL purposes. Your employer uses this code when filing the LCA, which locks in the prevailing wage level for your position and location. Confirming the correct SOC code before the LCA is certified matters because an incorrect classification can result in a wage requirement mismatch or a USCIS denial.
Can I switch employers mid-H-1B as a Pricing Actuary?
Yes. H-1B portability under AC21 lets you move to a new employer while your status remains valid, as long as your new employer files an H-1B transfer petition before your current authorization expires. Your new employer must file a fresh LCA for the pricing role at the new worksite, and you can start working for them as soon as USCIS receives the petition.