Remote Actuarial Associate Jobs
Remote Actuarial Associate jobs are open across insurance, reinsurance, consulting, and employee benefits sectors at remote-first firms and distributed teams that have built fully virtual actuarial practices. Employers hiring remotely right now include Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company, Optum, and Imperial Health Holdings. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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INTRODUCTION
At UnitedHealthcare, we're simplifying the health care experience, creating healthier communities and removing barriers to quality care. The work you do here impacts the lives of millions of people for the better. Come build the health care system of tomorrow, making it more responsive, affordable and optimized. Ready to make a difference? Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
Continue your actuarial career at the forefront of healthcare innovation. As an Actuarial Consultant in our Actuarial Leadership Development Program, you won't just analyze data, you'll shape the future of affordability and care delivery. From partnering in comprehensive business reviews to uncovering meaningful healthcare savings opportunities, you'll collaborate across clinical, finance, underwriting, and beyond to turn insights into action. You'll play a critical role in trend forecasting, evaluate the impact of affordability initiatives, and deliver high-impact, ad hoc analytics to key stakeholders, all while leveraging cutting-edge technologies, including AI and automation, to transform how we work. If you're driven by curiosity, impact, and innovation, this is where your leadership journey begins.
You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Participate in comprehensive business reviews
- Identify health care savings opportunities
- Work with affordability to evaluate the efficacy of potential initiatives
- Support the trend forecasting process
- Run ad-hoc analytics for across-functional stakeholders, including affordability, clinical, network, payment integrity, finance, actuarial, sales, and underwriting
- Integrate latest technologies, including AI integration and automation processes
You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Accounting, Finance, Economics, or another related technical field from an accredited college/university
- Progress toward obtaining Associate or Fellow of the Society of Actuaries designation
- 3+ years of actuarial experience
- Advanced or higher proficiency in MS Excel (i.e. formulas, charts, data manipulation, VBA)
- Solid curiosity to learn how to improve healthcare affordability with data-driven decision-making
- Proven analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
- Proven ability to develop analyses (independently and collaboratively) and present summarized findings to other actuaries and non-actuaries
- Proven ability to quickly learn and effectively use computer software tools
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working in finance or health care industry including collecting, analyzing, and summarizing qualitative/quantitative data
- Experience with R, Python, and/or predictive analytics
- Experience with data visualization, i.e. Power BI, Tableau
- Experience with SQL (Structured Query Language)
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, including written and verbal communication
All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $91,700 to $163,700 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone - of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income - deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.
UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
INTRODUCTION
At UnitedHealthcare, we're simplifying the health care experience, creating healthier communities and removing barriers to quality care. The work you do here impacts the lives of millions of people for the better. Come build the health care system of tomorrow, making it more responsive, affordable and optimized. Ready to make a difference? Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
Continue your actuarial career at the forefront of healthcare innovation. As an Actuarial Consultant in our Actuarial Leadership Development Program, you won't just analyze data, you'll shape the future of affordability and care delivery. From partnering in comprehensive business reviews to uncovering meaningful healthcare savings opportunities, you'll collaborate across clinical, finance, underwriting, and beyond to turn insights into action. You'll play a critical role in trend forecasting, evaluate the impact of affordability initiatives, and deliver high-impact, ad hoc analytics to key stakeholders, all while leveraging cutting-edge technologies, including AI and automation, to transform how we work. If you're driven by curiosity, impact, and innovation, this is where your leadership journey begins.
You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Participate in comprehensive business reviews
- Identify health care savings opportunities
- Work with affordability to evaluate the efficacy of potential initiatives
- Support the trend forecasting process
- Run ad-hoc analytics for across-functional stakeholders, including affordability, clinical, network, payment integrity, finance, actuarial, sales, and underwriting
- Integrate latest technologies, including AI integration and automation processes
You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Accounting, Finance, Economics, or another related technical field from an accredited college/university
- Progress toward obtaining Associate or Fellow of the Society of Actuaries designation
- 3+ years of actuarial experience
- Advanced or higher proficiency in MS Excel (i.e. formulas, charts, data manipulation, VBA)
- Solid curiosity to learn how to improve healthcare affordability with data-driven decision-making
- Proven analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
- Proven ability to develop analyses (independently and collaboratively) and present summarized findings to other actuaries and non-actuaries
- Proven ability to quickly learn and effectively use computer software tools
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working in finance or health care industry including collecting, analyzing, and summarizing qualitative/quantitative data
- Experience with R, Python, and/or predictive analytics
- Experience with data visualization, i.e. Power BI, Tableau
- Experience with SQL (Structured Query Language)
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, including written and verbal communication
All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $91,700 to $163,700 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone - of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income - deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.
UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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Who's Hiring
- Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company6
- Optum4
- Imperial Health Holdings4
- Geisinger3
- Oscar Health3
Top Industries Hiring
- Insurance19
- Healthcare & Medical Services7
- Consulting & Professional Services6
- Technology & Software2
- Investment & Asset Management1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote actuarial associate jobs.
- Progress toward Associate of the Casualty Actuarial Society or Society of Actuaries credentials
- Bachelor's degree in actuarial science, mathematics, statistics, or a related quantitative field
- Proficiency in Excel, with working knowledge of R, Python, SAS, or SQL
- Experience with actuarial modeling, reserving, pricing, or valuation work
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for presenting results to non-actuarial stakeholders
- Familiarity with regulatory reporting requirements and actuarial standards of practice
Tips for Your Remote Actuarial Associate Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote actuarial associate openings from across the U.S. in one place so you can find roles that match your exam progress and modeling background and apply directly. Remote roles often fill faster than on-site ones, so acting on a strong match the day it posts matters.
Show async communication skills upfront
Remote actuarial teams run on written handoffs, documented assumptions, and self-sufficient status updates. Your cover letter and any take-home exercise you submit are your first proof that you communicate clearly without real-time back-and-forth, so write with the precision you'd use in a model review email.
Highlight exam progress prominently
Remote hiring managers reviewing dozens of applications look for passed actuarial exams as a fast signal of quantitative rigor. List every passed exam, the date, and your current study progress near the top of your resume so it's visible before a reader reaches your work history.
Prepare for remote technical interviews
Remote actuarial associate interviews frequently include a screen-shared Excel or R exercise where you build a simple loss development or pricing model while narrating your assumptions aloud. Practice explaining your logic step by step, since remote interviewers can't watch your face and rely entirely on what you say.
Target firms with structured remote onboarding
Some insurers and consultancies have built formal virtual onboarding for actuarial staff, including assigned mentors, documented workflows, and regular video check-ins tied to your exam study schedule. Asking about onboarding structure in a final-round interview signals maturity and helps you avoid roles where remote support is an afterthought.
Remote Actuarial Associate Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote actuarial associate job?
Target insurance carriers, reinsurance firms, and actuarial consulting shops that run distributed teams, since those employers have already built the infrastructure for remote actuarial work. Remote hiring managers screen hard for self-direction, precise async written communication, and fluency in tools like Excel, R, or Python that translate cleanly to independent work. Passing at least one actuarial exam and demonstrating you can deliver analysis without hand-holding gives you a clear edge.
Which companies hire remote actuarial associates?
Employers currently hiring remote actuarial associates include Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company, Optum, and Imperial Health Holdings, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. These tend to be remote-first insurers, large reinsurers with distributed actuarial teams, and national consulting firms that staff actuarial projects across property and casualty, life, and health lines.
Can you get a remote actuarial associate job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry roles are harder to land because you're expected to work independently from day one with limited in-person mentorship. Remote-first consulting firms and insurers with structured virtual onboarding are the most realistic starting points. Passed actuarial exams, internship projects you can discuss concretely, and strong written communication skills all substitute for traditional experience when a remote hiring manager can't meet you in person.
Do you need a degree for remote actuarial associate jobs?
Usually, but the degree matters less than your exam progress and demonstrated analytical ability. Most remote employers expect a background in mathematics, statistics, actuarial science, or a related quantitative field, but candidates who have passed multiple actuarial exams and can show real modeling or reserving work get serious consideration regardless of whether their degree is from a four-year university or a different quantitative program.
Which industries hire the most remote actuarial associates?
Remote actuarial associate roles concentrate in Insurance, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Those sectors rely on distributed actuarial teams to handle pricing, reserving, and risk modeling across geographies without requiring staff to be on-site.
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