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Actuarial Consultant roles are among the most OPT-friendly positions in finance and insurance, most require a relevant quantitative degree, and employers in this field are experienced with sponsoring international candidates through OPT and beyond. STEM OPT extension eligibility depends on your degree classification, so confirm your program's CIP code with your DSO before applying.
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Fidelity Security Life Insurance Company, and its affiliates (“FSL”), provide insurance and insurance related services to clients, corporations, employers and individuals. These services include providing benefits through innovative life and health insurance plans, financial services, and customized insurance products for niche markets.
Position Summary
This role is responsible for supporting national rate filing and certification requirements associated with FSL’s group and individual vision insurance products. This includes coordinating the development and modification of rates for vision as well as other types of supplemental health insurance products with external actuarial firms and marketing partners, as well as internal actuarial, underwriting, administration and marketing staff. The role requires significant interaction with internal compliance staff and State Departments of Insurance regarding rate compliance for FSL’s group supplemental health insurance products. This role will have an in office work schedule, but must currently reside within the Kansas City, MO metropolitan area.
Responsibilities
- Monitor, interpret, document and communicate rate compliance requirements for FSL’s vision products and other supplemental health products
- Coordinate FSL’s supplemental health insurance pricing and product evaluation activities with actuarial consultants
- Draft generic and state specific actuarial memorandums and rate filing documents for finalization by actuarial consultants
- Maintain product pricing documentation and refine documentation processes
- Facilitate the preparation of state rate filing documents and development of state objection letter responses in consultation with actuarial consultants and FSL’s form/rate filing staff
QUALIFICATIONS
- Proficient use of Microsoft Office software, including Word; Expert level for Excel; Microsoft Access experience helpful
- Excellent organization, math, critical thinking, and problem solving
- Solid written and verbal communication skills with strong client relationship orientation
- Self-motivated/self-starter
- Detailed, accurate, and efficient
- Ability to interact successfully at all organizational levels with external clients and internal departments
- Ability to see projects in totality and ensure team-oriented success in a complete and timely manner
REQUISITES
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Successful completion of actuarial science and mathematics coursework preferred
- Experience researching and meeting state rate filing regulations
- 3-5 years of experience managing supplemental health insurance rate filings
- Experience working with vision insurance rate compliance a plus
- Working knowledge of supplemental health product compliance, pricing, design, and implementation concerns
We offer comprehensive benefits to full time employees including company paid medical, STD, LTD and life insurance; plus voluntary dental, vision, Life/AD&D insurance, 401(k) with company-matching, generous paid time off and much more.
We encourage applicants of all ages and experience, as we do not discriminate on the basis of an applicant’s age.
ALL OFFERS OF EMPLOYMENT ARE CONTINGENT UPON PASSAGE OF A DRUG SCREEN AND BACKGROUND CHECK.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
INTRODUCTION
Fidelity Security Life Insurance Company, and its affiliates (“FSL”), provide insurance and insurance related services to clients, corporations, employers and individuals. These services include providing benefits through innovative life and health insurance plans, financial services, and customized insurance products for niche markets.
Position Summary
This role is responsible for supporting national rate filing and certification requirements associated with FSL’s group and individual vision insurance products. This includes coordinating the development and modification of rates for vision as well as other types of supplemental health insurance products with external actuarial firms and marketing partners, as well as internal actuarial, underwriting, administration and marketing staff. The role requires significant interaction with internal compliance staff and State Departments of Insurance regarding rate compliance for FSL’s group supplemental health insurance products. This role will have an in office work schedule, but must currently reside within the Kansas City, MO metropolitan area.
Responsibilities
- Monitor, interpret, document and communicate rate compliance requirements for FSL’s vision products and other supplemental health products
- Coordinate FSL’s supplemental health insurance pricing and product evaluation activities with actuarial consultants
- Draft generic and state specific actuarial memorandums and rate filing documents for finalization by actuarial consultants
- Maintain product pricing documentation and refine documentation processes
- Facilitate the preparation of state rate filing documents and development of state objection letter responses in consultation with actuarial consultants and FSL’s form/rate filing staff
QUALIFICATIONS
- Proficient use of Microsoft Office software, including Word; Expert level for Excel; Microsoft Access experience helpful
- Excellent organization, math, critical thinking, and problem solving
- Solid written and verbal communication skills with strong client relationship orientation
- Self-motivated/self-starter
- Detailed, accurate, and efficient
- Ability to interact successfully at all organizational levels with external clients and internal departments
- Ability to see projects in totality and ensure team-oriented success in a complete and timely manner
REQUISITES
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Successful completion of actuarial science and mathematics coursework preferred
- Experience researching and meeting state rate filing regulations
- 3-5 years of experience managing supplemental health insurance rate filings
- Experience working with vision insurance rate compliance a plus
- Working knowledge of supplemental health product compliance, pricing, design, and implementation concerns
We offer comprehensive benefits to full time employees including company paid medical, STD, LTD and life insurance; plus voluntary dental, vision, Life/AD&D insurance, 401(k) with company-matching, generous paid time off and much more.
We encourage applicants of all ages and experience, as we do not discriminate on the basis of an applicant’s age.
ALL OFFERS OF EMPLOYMENT ARE CONTINGENT UPON PASSAGE OF A DRUG SCREEN AND BACKGROUND CHECK.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as an Actuarial Consultant
Confirm your STEM OPT eligibility early
Actuarial Consultant roles often qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension if your degree is in statistics, mathematics, or a related quantitative field. Verify your program's CIP code with your DSO before applying to avoid surprises.
Prioritize employers with active OPT sponsorship history
Insurance companies, consulting firms, and financial services employers like Deloitte, Milliman, and Aon have established international hiring pipelines. Focus your search on mid-to-large employers with dedicated actuarial practices and structured hiring programs.
Lead with your actuarial exam progress
Employers weigh exam progression heavily when evaluating actuarial candidates. Passing even two or three Society of Actuaries exams significantly strengthens your application and signals long-term commitment, which directly eases concerns about OPT timelines.
Address your OPT timeline proactively in interviews
Be prepared to explain your authorization period clearly. Mentioning your STEM extension eligibility and H-1B visa sponsorship pathway upfront reassures hiring managers unfamiliar with OPT, reducing the risk of being screened out before a real conversation happens.
Target roles that align precisely with your degree field
Your OPT work must be directly related to your degree. A statistics or actuarial science degree maps cleanly to Actuarial Consultant roles. A broader business degree may create complications, so verify the connection with your DSO before accepting an offer.
Apply early in the hiring cycle
Actuarial hiring at major firms often follows structured recruiting timelines, with offers extended months in advance. Applying early gives employers time to navigate any internal approval processes required for sponsoring international candidates on OPT authorization.
Actuarial Consultant OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Actuarial Consultant employers commonly sponsor OPT students?
Yes. Insurance carriers, actuarial consulting firms, and financial services companies regularly hire OPT students for actuarial roles. Employers in this field are generally experienced with international candidates because actuarial programs attract a globally competitive applicant pool. Many also sponsor H-1B petitions after OPT, making this one of the stronger fields for long-term work authorization. Browse open roles with confirmed OPT sponsorship on Migrate Mate.
Does an Actuarial Consultant role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not the job title. If your degree is in actuarial science, statistics, mathematics, or a closely related quantitative field with a qualifying CIP code, your role will almost certainly support a STEM OPT extension request. Confirm the CIP code with your DSO and ensure your employer is enrolled in E-Verify, which is a requirement for the 24-month extension.
Can I work as an Actuarial Consultant at a consulting firm on OPT?
Yes, consulting firm employment is fully compatible with OPT as long as the work is directly related to your degree field. The key consideration is that your OPT authorization is tied to your specific employer. If you change firms during your OPT period, you must update your DSO and ensure continuous employment to remain in valid status. Gaps between positions can affect your OPT authorization.
How does actuarial exam progress affect my OPT job search?
Actuarial exam progress matters significantly. Most employers evaluate candidates on how many Society of Actuaries or Casualty Actuarial Society exams they've passed. Candidates with two or more exams completed are substantially more competitive, and some structured programs require at least one passing exam to apply. Strong exam progress also signals to sponsoring employers that you're a long-term investment worth the OPT and eventual H-1B sponsorship process.
What happens to my OPT authorization if my Actuarial Consultant role ends?
OPT students are allowed up to 90 days of cumulative unemployment during the standard 12-month OPT period, or up to 150 days during an approved STEM extension. If your role ends, begin your job search immediately. Unused unemployment days don't carry over, and exceeding the limit terminates your OPT authorization. Document your job search activity and keep your DSO informed throughout any gap period.