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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We’re excited you’re interested in a career at COUNTRY as we strive toward our vision - to enrich lives in the communities we serve. Our footprint spans coast to coast. But more important than where we operate, is the people who do the work. Apply today to help our organization grow and make a difference for our clients.
About the role
We are seeking a highly experienced actuarial leader to provide overall management and technical oversight of actuarial and non-actuarial staff. This role is responsible for leading key functions including actuarial administration and reinsurance, while ensuring strong governance, operational efficiency, and high-quality deliverables.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage a diverse team of actuarial and non-actuarial professionals, including fellows, associates, students, and support staff
- Provide technical oversight and guidance across actuarial functions to ensure accuracy, quality, and compliance
- Direct actuarial administration functions, including oversight of Illustration systems and policy Administration platforms
- Manage and coordinate reinsurance strategy and operations, including treaty evaluation and execution
- Ensure effective project prioritization, resource allocation, and delivery across multiple initiatives
- Mentor and develop team members, fostering a culture of performance, accountability, and continuous improvement
- Support strategic initiatives and transformation efforts, including system enhancements and process optimization
How does this role make an impact?
- Responsible for oversight and development of staff, including supervisory activities (e.g. performance evaluations, goal setting) as well as professional (technical, skill) and personal development.
- Oversees a specific actuarial function within the life/health/annuity actuarial division - includes overseeing activities, planning and visioning of future activities, and communicating results/recommendations to division and company leadership.
- Ensures work is completed according to applicable regulation and actuarial standards of practice, including maintaining current SOA Continuing Professional Development requirements, as well as ensuring staff compliance.
- Manages the implementation and maintenance of disaster recovery plans and activities in assigned areas. Maintains current contact information for all employees in applicable areas and communicates with non-recovery employees during a disaster.
Do you have what we're looking for?
- Typically requires 8+ years of relevant experience or a combination of related experience, education and training, including management experience.
- Proven people leadership experience with direct management responsibility
- Strong knowledge of:
- Life/Health/Annuity Products and administration systems
- Reinsurance structures and practices
- Demonstrated ability to lead complex initiatives and drive results
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
- Experience with Illustration and policy Administration systems
- Familiarity with regulatory and governance requirements
- Experience leading cross-functional or transformation initiatives
Base Pay Range:
$161,600-$222,200
The base pay range represents the typical range of potential salary offers for candidates hired. Factors used to determine your actual salary include your specific skills, qualifications and experience.
Incentive Pay:
In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for a Short-Term Incentive plan.
Why work with us?
Our employees and representatives serve nearly one million households with our diverse range of personal and business insurance products as well as retirement and investment services. We build relationships and work together to create a stronger, more secure future for our clients and our communities. We’re a big company, yet small enough you can make an impact and won’t get lost in the shuffle. You’ll have the opportunity to learn and grow throughout your career, either within this role or by exploring other areas of our business.
You’ll be able to take advantage of our benefits package, which includes insurance benefits (medical, dental, vision, disability, and life), 401(k) with company match.
COUNTRY Financial is committed to providing equal opportunity in all areas of employment, and in providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, disability, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.
Come join our team at COUNTRY today!
Experience more with a career at COUNTRY Financial!
We’re excited you’re interested in a career at COUNTRY as we strive toward our vision - to enrich lives in the communities we serve. Our footprint spans coast to coast. But more important than where we operate, is the people who do the work. Apply today to help our organization grow and make a difference for our clients.
About the role
We are seeking a highly experienced actuarial leader to provide overall management and technical oversight of actuarial and non-actuarial staff. This role is responsible for leading key functions including actuarial administration and reinsurance, while ensuring strong governance, operational efficiency, and high-quality deliverables.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage a diverse team of actuarial and non-actuarial professionals, including fellows, associates, students, and support staff
- Provide technical oversight and guidance across actuarial functions to ensure accuracy, quality, and compliance
- Direct actuarial administration functions, including oversight of Illustration systems and policy Administration platforms
- Manage and coordinate reinsurance strategy and operations, including treaty evaluation and execution
- Ensure effective project prioritization, resource allocation, and delivery across multiple initiatives
- Mentor and develop team members, fostering a culture of performance, accountability, and continuous improvement
- Support strategic initiatives and transformation efforts, including system enhancements and process optimization
How does this role make an impact?
- Responsible for oversight and development of staff, including supervisory activities (e.g. performance evaluations, goal setting) as well as professional (technical, skill) and personal development.
- Oversees a specific actuarial function within the life/health/annuity actuarial division - includes overseeing activities, planning and visioning of future activities, and communicating results/recommendations to division and company leadership.
- Ensures work is completed according to applicable regulation and actuarial standards of practice, including maintaining current SOA Continuing Professional Development requirements, as well as ensuring staff compliance.
- Manages the implementation and maintenance of disaster recovery plans and activities in assigned areas. Maintains current contact information for all employees in applicable areas and communicates with non-recovery employees during a disaster.
Do you have what we're looking for?
- Typically requires 8+ years of relevant experience or a combination of related experience, education and training, including management experience.
- Proven people leadership experience with direct management responsibility
- Strong knowledge of:
- Life/Health/Annuity Products and administration systems
- Reinsurance structures and practices
- Demonstrated ability to lead complex initiatives and drive results
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
- Experience with Illustration and policy Administration systems
- Familiarity with regulatory and governance requirements
- Experience leading cross-functional or transformation initiatives
Base Pay Range:
$161,600-$222,200
The base pay range represents the typical range of potential salary offers for candidates hired. Factors used to determine your actual salary include your specific skills, qualifications and experience.
Incentive Pay:
In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for a Short-Term Incentive plan.
Why work with us?
Our employees and representatives serve nearly one million households with our diverse range of personal and business insurance products as well as retirement and investment services. We build relationships and work together to create a stronger, more secure future for our clients and our communities. We’re a big company, yet small enough you can make an impact and won’t get lost in the shuffle. You’ll have the opportunity to learn and grow throughout your career, either within this role or by exploring other areas of our business.
You’ll be able to take advantage of our benefits package, which includes insurance benefits (medical, dental, vision, disability, and life), 401(k) with company match.
COUNTRY Financial is committed to providing equal opportunity in all areas of employment, and in providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, disability, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.
Come join our team at COUNTRY today!
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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.