Actuarial Manager Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Actuarial managers pursuing U.S. roles typically qualify for H-1B visa or O-1 visa sponsorship, as the position meets specialty occupation standards through its requirement for a degree in actuarial science, mathematics, or statistics. Employers with existing sponsorship infrastructure, particularly in insurance and financial services, are the most active sponsors. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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At Gallagher Benefit Services, you’re a trusted partner to organizations navigating some of their most important people decisions. We help clients build better workplaces, where people feel supported, empowered, and inspired to thrive. Whether it’s shaping benefit strategies, designing wellbeing programs, or advising on workforce challenges, the work you do here creates meaningful change for businesses and the people who power them. We’re a community of bold explorers, trusted experts, and compassionate partners; working side by side to solve problems, and shape the future of work. Here, curiosity is encouraged, collaboration is second nature, and your ideas have room to grow. If you’re looking for a place where your contribution matters and where you can help build a better world of work; think of Gallagher.
Overview
The GBS Divisional Sr. Financial & Actuarial Consultant is a key leadership role within the Health and Benefits division, responsible for providing support and oversight to Financial and Actuarial Consulting (FAC) managers and consultants. This role includes delivering actuarial and underwriting guidance, assisting client teams, and ensuring the effective use of tools, templates, and training resources. The consultant will also manage capacity, track deliverables, and outline career growth opportunities for team members. In addition to internal responsibilities, the role involves participating in client or prospect meetings to represent the Financial and Actuarial Consulting team, mentoring team members, and driving the adoption of best practices across regions. The ideal candidate will serve as a trusted resource for branch office staff, ensuring the delivery of high-quality services and measurable ROI for clients.
HOW YOU'LL MAKE AN IMPACT
In this role, you’ll lead and manage a team of financial and actuarial professionals, ensuring the delivery of high-quality services to clients and internal teams. You’ll provide resources, tools and training to the team for underwriting analysis, developing financial projections, calculation of reserves, plan design modeling and overall financial analysis of US employer benefit plans. You’ll act as a mentor and coach, supporting the professional growth of analysts and consultants. By developing structured training programs and resources, you’ll enhance technical skills and client-facing capabilities across the team. You’ll also oversee the management of tools, templates, and workflows, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and alignment with industry best practices. Additionally, you’ll represent the Financial and Actuarial Consulting team in client or prospect meetings, as needed, building trust and credibility through actionable insights, and build relationships with Area Presidents and Regional Presidents to ensure FAC is represented within leadership.
Additional responsibilities include:
- Conducting team meetings, distributing communications, and driving collaboration across branches within the region.
- Leading training programs for staff and client teams to ensure consistent adoption of best practices.
- Acting as a liaison between the Financial and Actuarial Consulting teams and Gallagher’s Center of Excellence.
- Assisting in the sales prospecting as needed.
- Maintain deep understanding of Gallagher’s proprietary tools and templates used for financial and actuarial calculations, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in their application.
- Review and enhance client deliverables, ensuring they are visually appealing, easy to understand, and aligned with Gallagher’s standards.
- Provide guidance and support to FAC managers in tracking team capacity and workload distribution.
- Act as a flexible resource to provide overflow support to regions facing high workloads or complex client projects.
- Serve as a go-to resource for branch office staff, providing expertise on actuarial and financial consulting topics.
- Take ownership of escalated service issues, working closely with internal teams and clients to resolve them effectively.
ABOUT YOU
Required:
- Bachelor's degree and 7 years experience with Broker or Carrier side with focus on Health and Benefits.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows applications and Microsoft Office.
- High degree of understanding of employee benefits funding mechanisms.
- Must be familiar with carrier reporting systems.
- Be able to effectively articulate the format, content, and logic of all underwriting tools and client reports.
Preferred:
- Expertise in financial and actuarial consulting, with a strong understanding of underwriting principles.
- Proven ability to mentor and develop team members, fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment.
- Proficiency in using tools like Power Bi dashboards, AMP reporting, and Gallagher’s proprietary templates.
- Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to explain complex issues in simple terms to clients and stakeholders.
- Effective negotiation skills.
- Knowledgeable in using various analytical approaches to problem solving.
- Advanced knowledge of underwriting principles and of the employee benefits field.
Behaviors:
- A strategic mindset, with the ability to identify opportunities for innovation and process improvement.
- Commitment to compliance, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
- A passion for building relationships and delivering measurable ROI for clients.
- Must have strong interpersonal skills; excellent communication skills (both orally and in writing) and ability to build meaningful professional relationships in order to be successful with required client facing activity.
- Must demonstrate ability to effectively manage and mentor individuals as well as a team.
- Must be amiable when encountering difficult situations with clients, vendors, co-workers and direct reports.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
At Gallagher, we believe supporting our colleagues goes far beyond the role itself. For more information, visit our Benefits page.
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive benefits programs designed to support your well-being
- Career development opportunities and ongoing learning
- A collaborative, people-first culture with accessible leadership
- The opportunity to do meaningful work with global reach and local impact
At Gallagher, we are dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace. If your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to join our Talent Community to stay connected to additional career opportunities. At times, we will consider transferable skills from previous roles. Gallagher is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer (Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled)
INTRODUCTION
At Gallagher Benefit Services, you’re a trusted partner to organizations navigating some of their most important people decisions. We help clients build better workplaces, where people feel supported, empowered, and inspired to thrive. Whether it’s shaping benefit strategies, designing wellbeing programs, or advising on workforce challenges, the work you do here creates meaningful change for businesses and the people who power them. We’re a community of bold explorers, trusted experts, and compassionate partners; working side by side to solve problems, and shape the future of work. Here, curiosity is encouraged, collaboration is second nature, and your ideas have room to grow. If you’re looking for a place where your contribution matters and where you can help build a better world of work; think of Gallagher.
Overview
The GBS Divisional Sr. Financial & Actuarial Consultant is a key leadership role within the Health and Benefits division, responsible for providing support and oversight to Financial and Actuarial Consulting (FAC) managers and consultants. This role includes delivering actuarial and underwriting guidance, assisting client teams, and ensuring the effective use of tools, templates, and training resources. The consultant will also manage capacity, track deliverables, and outline career growth opportunities for team members. In addition to internal responsibilities, the role involves participating in client or prospect meetings to represent the Financial and Actuarial Consulting team, mentoring team members, and driving the adoption of best practices across regions. The ideal candidate will serve as a trusted resource for branch office staff, ensuring the delivery of high-quality services and measurable ROI for clients.
HOW YOU'LL MAKE AN IMPACT
In this role, you’ll lead and manage a team of financial and actuarial professionals, ensuring the delivery of high-quality services to clients and internal teams. You’ll provide resources, tools and training to the team for underwriting analysis, developing financial projections, calculation of reserves, plan design modeling and overall financial analysis of US employer benefit plans. You’ll act as a mentor and coach, supporting the professional growth of analysts and consultants. By developing structured training programs and resources, you’ll enhance technical skills and client-facing capabilities across the team. You’ll also oversee the management of tools, templates, and workflows, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and alignment with industry best practices. Additionally, you’ll represent the Financial and Actuarial Consulting team in client or prospect meetings, as needed, building trust and credibility through actionable insights, and build relationships with Area Presidents and Regional Presidents to ensure FAC is represented within leadership.
Additional responsibilities include:
- Conducting team meetings, distributing communications, and driving collaboration across branches within the region.
- Leading training programs for staff and client teams to ensure consistent adoption of best practices.
- Acting as a liaison between the Financial and Actuarial Consulting teams and Gallagher’s Center of Excellence.
- Assisting in the sales prospecting as needed.
- Maintain deep understanding of Gallagher’s proprietary tools and templates used for financial and actuarial calculations, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in their application.
- Review and enhance client deliverables, ensuring they are visually appealing, easy to understand, and aligned with Gallagher’s standards.
- Provide guidance and support to FAC managers in tracking team capacity and workload distribution.
- Act as a flexible resource to provide overflow support to regions facing high workloads or complex client projects.
- Serve as a go-to resource for branch office staff, providing expertise on actuarial and financial consulting topics.
- Take ownership of escalated service issues, working closely with internal teams and clients to resolve them effectively.
ABOUT YOU
Required:
- Bachelor's degree and 7 years experience with Broker or Carrier side with focus on Health and Benefits.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows applications and Microsoft Office.
- High degree of understanding of employee benefits funding mechanisms.
- Must be familiar with carrier reporting systems.
- Be able to effectively articulate the format, content, and logic of all underwriting tools and client reports.
Preferred:
- Expertise in financial and actuarial consulting, with a strong understanding of underwriting principles.
- Proven ability to mentor and develop team members, fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment.
- Proficiency in using tools like Power Bi dashboards, AMP reporting, and Gallagher’s proprietary templates.
- Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to explain complex issues in simple terms to clients and stakeholders.
- Effective negotiation skills.
- Knowledgeable in using various analytical approaches to problem solving.
- Advanced knowledge of underwriting principles and of the employee benefits field.
Behaviors:
- A strategic mindset, with the ability to identify opportunities for innovation and process improvement.
- Commitment to compliance, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
- A passion for building relationships and delivering measurable ROI for clients.
- Must have strong interpersonal skills; excellent communication skills (both orally and in writing) and ability to build meaningful professional relationships in order to be successful with required client facing activity.
- Must demonstrate ability to effectively manage and mentor individuals as well as a team.
- Must be amiable when encountering difficult situations with clients, vendors, co-workers and direct reports.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
At Gallagher, we believe supporting our colleagues goes far beyond the role itself. For more information, visit our Benefits page.
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive benefits programs designed to support your well-being
- Career development opportunities and ongoing learning
- A collaborative, people-first culture with accessible leadership
- The opportunity to do meaningful work with global reach and local impact
At Gallagher, we are dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace. If your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to join our Talent Community to stay connected to additional career opportunities. At times, we will consider transferable skills from previous roles. Gallagher is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer (Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled)
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as an Actuarial Manager
Target insurance carriers and reinsurers first
Large insurance carriers and reinsurers like Prudential, Allstate, and Munich Re have established immigration programs and sponsor actuarial managers regularly. These employers already have immigration counsel on retainer, which significantly reduces friction in the sponsorship process.
Lead with your actuarial credentials
Fellowship or associateship with the Society of Actuaries (FSA or ASA) strengthens your H-1B petition considerably. These credentials demonstrate specialized expertise that supports the specialty occupation classification and signals to employers that sponsorship is a justified investment.
Understand the H-1B cap timeline early
H-1B registration opens in March for an October start date. If you're on OPT, confirm your STEM extension eligibility and plan accordingly. Missing the registration window means waiting another full year, so align your job search timeline with the H-1B cycle.
Ask about cap-exempt employers
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and government-affiliated entities are exempt from the H-1B lottery. Actuarial managers working in academic or public sector risk roles can receive H-1B approval at any time of year, bypassing the annual registration entirely.
Build your O-1A case if you have credentials
Published actuarial research, leadership in SOA committees, or expert witness work can support an O-1A petition for extraordinary ability. The O-1A has no cap or lottery and may be a stronger path if your profile includes recognized contributions to the actuarial field.
Browse sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Many actuarial manager roles from employers with active sponsorship programs are listed on Migrate Mate. Filtering by visa type helps you focus your applications on companies already prepared to sponsor, rather than spending time on employers unfamiliar with the process.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does an actuarial manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, actuarial manager roles consistently qualify as specialty occupations because the position requires a theoretical and practical application of highly specialized knowledge typically obtained through a bachelor's degree or higher in actuarial science, mathematics, statistics, or a closely related field. USCIS has historically approved H-1B visa petitions for actuarial roles without significant challenge when the degree requirement is clearly documented in the job description.
Do I need actuarial exams like the FSA or ASA to get sponsored?
No exam credential is legally required for H-1B sponsorship, but holding an ASA or FSA from the Society of Actuaries substantially strengthens your petition and makes employers more willing to sponsor. At the manager level, most employers expect candidates to hold at least an ASA. Employers in regulated insurance environments may treat exam progress as a proxy for specialized expertise when evaluating sponsorship decisions.
Which industries sponsor actuarial managers most often?
Life and health insurance carriers sponsor the highest volume of actuarial manager roles, followed by property and casualty insurers, reinsurance firms, and management consulting firms with actuarial practices. Employee benefits consulting firms and large financial services companies also sponsor regularly. You can browse roles from verified sponsoring employers in these sectors on Migrate Mate to identify which companies are actively hiring.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new actuarial employer mid-status?
Yes. H-1B portability allows you to start working for a new employer as soon as they file a transfer petition on your behalf, without waiting for approval. The new role must still qualify as a specialty occupation, and your new employer will need to file a Labor Condition Application with the Department of Labor before submitting the H-1B transfer. Most actuarial manager roles at new employers meet this threshold without issue.
What are my options if I don't get selected in the H-1B lottery?
If not selected, your most practical alternatives are the O-1A visa for extraordinary ability if your actuarial credentials and contributions are strong, or remaining on OPT or STEM OPT while registering again the following March. Some actuarial managers also explore the TN visa if they hold Canadian or Mexican citizenship, as actuaries are specifically listed as a qualifying TN occupation under the USMCA agreement.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Actuarial Manager jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.