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Actuary jobs on OPT are a strong fit for F-1 students with degrees in actuarial science, mathematics, statistics, or a related quantitative field. Most entry-level roles count toward STEM OPT extension eligibility, giving you up to 36 months of authorized work while you pursue exam credentials and employer sponsorship.
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Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid – 40% in office)
HDI Global Insurance Company is a property and casualty insurer headquartered in Chicago, IL. We are a wholly owned subsidiary of HDI Global SE, which manages the commercial lines division of the Talanx Group – one of Europe’s largest insurance organizations. Through our extensive network spanning over 150 countries, we deliver comprehensive domestic and international insurance solutions to U.S. businesses. Our excess and surplus lines subsidiary, HDI Specialty Insurance Company, enables us to address complex and unique risks across the U.S. market. At HDI Global, we believe our success is rooted in our values—collaboration, integrity, and work-life balance. We are committed to supporting professional growth through learning and development opportunities and offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and career advancement pathways.
About the Role
We are seeking an Actuary to join our actuarial team and lead key pricing and analytical initiatives. This role is ideal for a professional with strong technical expertise, communication skills, sound business judgement, and the ability to translate complex actuarial insights into actionable recommendations for underwriting and senior leadership teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, enhance, and maintain pricing models.
- Conduct profitability studies, trend analyses, and loss cost reviews to support pricing decisions and regulatory filings.
- Partner with Underwriting, Claims and Finance teams to assess pricing strategies, portfolio performance, and overall profitability.
- Lead research initiatives on emerging trends, cost drivers, and market dynamics.
- Provide pricing support for large complex accounts in collaboration with underwriters.
- Present analytical findings to stakeholders, highlighting key insights and enabling informed business decisions.
- Performs peer reviews to ensure work quality and strengthen collaboration.
- Build and automate data pipelines, dashboards, and analytical tools to improve pricing efficiency and accuracy.
- Lead ad hoc actuarial and cross-functional projects as needed.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field.
- Minimum of 4 years of actuarial experience, preferably in commercial or specialty lines insurance.
- Completion of at least five actuarial exams; ACAS or FCAS designation preferred.
- Proficiency in SQL, Python/R and Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong analytical, problem solving, and critical thinking abilities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex findings to varied audience.
Work Arrangements
This position follows a hybrid schedule, with 40% of work time spent in our Chicago office.
Compensation and Benefits
The expected salary range for this position is $100,000 to $155,000. Actual pay will depend on experience and qualifications.
HDI Global Insurance offers:
- Comprehensive health, wellness, and financial benefits tailored to individual and family needs. These include medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, company-sponsored HRA, 401(k) matching, minimum 20 days paid time off each calendar year, 15 days holidays per year, parental leave, bereavement leave, jury/witness duty, employee assistance programs, and a variety of voluntary benefits.
- An inclusive culture that fosters diverse teams, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous professional and personal development.
Actuary
Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid – 40% in office)
HDI Global Insurance Company is a property and casualty insurer headquartered in Chicago, IL. We are a wholly owned subsidiary of HDI Global SE, which manages the commercial lines division of the Talanx Group – one of Europe’s largest insurance organizations. Through our extensive network spanning over 150 countries, we deliver comprehensive domestic and international insurance solutions to U.S. businesses. Our excess and surplus lines subsidiary, HDI Specialty Insurance Company, enables us to address complex and unique risks across the U.S. market. At HDI Global, we believe our success is rooted in our values—collaboration, integrity, and work-life balance. We are committed to supporting professional growth through learning and development opportunities and offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and career advancement pathways.
About the Role
We are seeking an Actuary to join our actuarial team and lead key pricing and analytical initiatives. This role is ideal for a professional with strong technical expertise, communication skills, sound business judgement, and the ability to translate complex actuarial insights into actionable recommendations for underwriting and senior leadership teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, enhance, and maintain pricing models.
- Conduct profitability studies, trend analyses, and loss cost reviews to support pricing decisions and regulatory filings.
- Partner with Underwriting, Claims and Finance teams to assess pricing strategies, portfolio performance, and overall profitability.
- Lead research initiatives on emerging trends, cost drivers, and market dynamics.
- Provide pricing support for large complex accounts in collaboration with underwriters.
- Present analytical findings to stakeholders, highlighting key insights and enabling informed business decisions.
- Performs peer reviews to ensure work quality and strengthen collaboration.
- Build and automate data pipelines, dashboards, and analytical tools to improve pricing efficiency and accuracy.
- Lead ad hoc actuarial and cross-functional projects as needed.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field.
- Minimum of 4 years of actuarial experience, preferably in commercial or specialty lines insurance.
- Completion of at least five actuarial exams; ACAS or FCAS designation preferred.
- Proficiency in SQL, Python/R and Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong analytical, problem solving, and critical thinking abilities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex findings to varied audience.
Work Arrangements
This position follows a hybrid schedule, with 40% of work time spent in our Chicago office.
Compensation and Benefits
The expected salary range for this position is $100,000 to $155,000. Actual pay will depend on experience and qualifications.
HDI Global Insurance offers:
- Comprehensive health, wellness, and financial benefits tailored to individual and family needs. These include medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, company-sponsored HRA, 401(k) matching, minimum 20 days paid time off each calendar year, 15 days holidays per year, parental leave, bereavement leave, jury/witness duty, employee assistance programs, and a variety of voluntary benefits.
- An inclusive culture that fosters diverse teams, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous professional and personal development.
How to Get Visa Sponsorship as an Actuary
Target insurers and consulting firms with established OPT pipelines
Large insurance carriers and actuarial consulting firms hire OPT students regularly. Prioritize employers who have sponsored actuarial analysts before, as they understand OPT timelines and are more likely to support your H-1B petition down the line.
Confirm your degree qualifies for the STEM OPT extension
Actuarial science, applied mathematics, and statistics degrees typically appear on the STEM CIP code list. Verify your specific program qualifies before accepting an offer so you know whether you have 12 or 36 months of authorized work time.
Use passed actuarial exams to offset sponsorship hesitation
Employers weighing sponsorship costs look at long-term retention signals. Passing even one or two Society of Actuaries or Casualty Actuarial Society exams before your job search demonstrates commitment and makes you a stronger sponsorship candidate.
Understand the H-1B timing relative to your OPT end date
With STEM OPT, you can remain authorized through up to three H-1B lottery cycles. Map your OPT expiration against the April lottery and October 1 start date so you and your employer can plan the petition filing without gaps in work authorization.
Focus applications on roles with explicit quantitative degree requirements
Actuary positions that require a specific degree in mathematics, statistics, or actuarial science qualify more clearly as H-1B specialty occupations. Roles with generic degree requirements can complicate future sponsorship petitions, so target positions where the degree field is specified.
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Can I work as an actuary on OPT without employer sponsorship?
Yes. OPT authorizes you to work in a role directly related to your degree without any employer sponsorship. Actuarial analyst roles tied to a degree in actuarial science, mathematics, or statistics qualify. Sponsorship only becomes necessary when you need an H-1B or other long-term visa after your OPT period ends.
Do actuary jobs qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Most do, but it depends on your degree program rather than the job title. If your degree in actuarial science, applied mathematics, or statistics appears on the STEM designated degree program list, you can apply for a 24-month STEM OPT extension after your initial 12 months, giving you up to 36 months total work authorization.
How do I find actuary employers who sponsor OPT students?
Browse Migrate Mate to filter actuary roles by employers with a history of OPT and visa sponsorship. Large insurance carriers like Prudential, MetLife, and Allstate, as well as consulting firms like Milliman and Willis Towers Watson, have established actuarial hiring programs and are generally familiar with OPT work authorization requirements.
Does my actuarial exam progress affect my OPT job search?
Employers cannot require exam passage for OPT positions, but having passed Exam P or FM signals commitment and accelerates your candidacy. More practically, employers considering long-term sponsorship weigh exam progress heavily as a retention indicator. Arriving with one or two exams completed makes sponsorship conversations easier and strengthens your negotiating position.
What happens to my actuary OPT authorization if I change employers?
You can change employers on OPT as long as the new role is directly related to your degree field and you update your SEVIS record through your DSO within the required reporting window. For STEM OPT, the new employer must also be enrolled in E-Verify, and you need to submit an updated Form I-983 training plan before starting.
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