Senior Actuarial Analyst Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Senior Actuarial Analyst roles are among the most reliably sponsored positions in the U.S. financial services industry. Employers regularly file H-1B visa and E-3 visa petitions for qualified candidates, and the SOC code for actuaries carries strong specialty occupation standing with USCIS. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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A strategic and trusted insurance partner, Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI), provides a broad range of commercial property, casualty and specialty insurance coverages and outstanding service to customers and brokers around the world. Part of Berkshire Hathaway’s insurance operations, we bring our solutions to market with our stellar brand name, top-rated balance sheet, and the expertise of our global team of professionals, who exude excellent capabilities and strong character.
We are a values-based organization where respect, integrity, excellence, collaboration, and passion define who we are and how we do business. We value diversity of backgrounds, experience, and perspectives and strive to foster an inclusive environment that enables all our team members to bring their best selves to work. We are one team committed to building a culture where every teammate has the opportunity to contribute and be recognized. Want to be part of the team building the finest property, casualty and specialty lines insurance company in the world?
Learn more about our unique culture and history.
Job Opportunity:
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Actuarial Analyst to join our Global Actuarial Team in our Boston office. We are looking for an individual who has both an ability to excel and excellence of character. Our culture is innovative and fast-paced, and this position will be the perfect fit for an individual who is intellectually curious, self-motivated and a collaborative team member.
As part of the North American Accident & Health Team, this teammate will be responsible for providing support for our suite of A&H products, including our fast-growing Employer Stop Loss product. This role will have frequent communication with the wider A&H team, including underwriting, operations, IT, and claims, and will share expertise with a global community of actuaries.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Develop, implement, and maintain quantitative diagnostic tools to be used by underwriters in pricing individual risks and managing a portfolio of business.
- Research and develop new pricing techniques and enhance existing methods.
- Collaborate effectively with the actuarial data and analytics team to enhance processes and maintain a high standard of data integrity.
- Provide support for rate changes and underwriting adjustments.
- Provide insights into the company’s business using the combination of tools needed to best complete each task (e.g. SQL, R, Excel).
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent training in computer science, actuarial science, mathematics, economics, statistics or related field.
- Actively pursuing the FSA designation.
- Successful completion of at least five actuarial exams is required.
- 3+ years of relevant work experience, preferably in medical stop loss or other accident & health products.
- Intermediate to advanced Excel skills.
- Proficiency with SQL or R is preferred.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team environment as well as independently.
- Strong desire to learn from and share knowledge with teammates.
- Effective time management, with the ability to juggle multiple projects at the same time.
BHSI Offers:
- A competitive package and exciting growth opportunities for career-oriented teammates.
- A dynamic, action oriented, and thoughtful environment centered on always doing the right thing for our customers, teammates, and our other stakeholders.
- A purposely non-bureaucratic organization that embraces simplicity over complexity and emphasizes individual excellence in a team framework.
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Benefits that support your life and well-being, which include:
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Comprehensive Health, Dental and Vision benefits
- Disability Insurance (both short-term and long-term)
- Life Insurance (for you and your family)
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance (for you and your family)
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Employee Assistance Program
- Retirement Savings 401(k) Plan with Company Match
- Generous holiday and Paid Time Off
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Parental Leave
The base salary range for this position in Boston is $100,000 to $120,000, along with annual bonus eligibility. Total compensation for a candidate is determined by their relevant skills, location, and experience. We value our teammates – both their capabilities and character – as demonstrated by our amazing culture.
NOTE: Compensation will be commensurate with experience. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Team Member may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
Who are we?
A strategic and trusted insurance partner, Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI), provides a broad range of commercial property, casualty and specialty insurance coverages and outstanding service to customers and brokers around the world. Part of Berkshire Hathaway’s insurance operations, we bring our solutions to market with our stellar brand name, top-rated balance sheet, and the expertise of our global team of professionals, who exude excellent capabilities and strong character.
We are a values-based organization where respect, integrity, excellence, collaboration, and passion define who we are and how we do business. We value diversity of backgrounds, experience, and perspectives and strive to foster an inclusive environment that enables all our team members to bring their best selves to work. We are one team committed to building a culture where every teammate has the opportunity to contribute and be recognized. Want to be part of the team building the finest property, casualty and specialty lines insurance company in the world?
Learn more about our unique culture and history.
Job Opportunity:
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Actuarial Analyst to join our Global Actuarial Team in our Boston office. We are looking for an individual who has both an ability to excel and excellence of character. Our culture is innovative and fast-paced, and this position will be the perfect fit for an individual who is intellectually curious, self-motivated and a collaborative team member.
As part of the North American Accident & Health Team, this teammate will be responsible for providing support for our suite of A&H products, including our fast-growing Employer Stop Loss product. This role will have frequent communication with the wider A&H team, including underwriting, operations, IT, and claims, and will share expertise with a global community of actuaries.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Develop, implement, and maintain quantitative diagnostic tools to be used by underwriters in pricing individual risks and managing a portfolio of business.
- Research and develop new pricing techniques and enhance existing methods.
- Collaborate effectively with the actuarial data and analytics team to enhance processes and maintain a high standard of data integrity.
- Provide support for rate changes and underwriting adjustments.
- Provide insights into the company’s business using the combination of tools needed to best complete each task (e.g. SQL, R, Excel).
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent training in computer science, actuarial science, mathematics, economics, statistics or related field.
- Actively pursuing the FSA designation.
- Successful completion of at least five actuarial exams is required.
- 3+ years of relevant work experience, preferably in medical stop loss or other accident & health products.
- Intermediate to advanced Excel skills.
- Proficiency with SQL or R is preferred.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team environment as well as independently.
- Strong desire to learn from and share knowledge with teammates.
- Effective time management, with the ability to juggle multiple projects at the same time.
BHSI Offers:
- A competitive package and exciting growth opportunities for career-oriented teammates.
- A dynamic, action oriented, and thoughtful environment centered on always doing the right thing for our customers, teammates, and our other stakeholders.
- A purposely non-bureaucratic organization that embraces simplicity over complexity and emphasizes individual excellence in a team framework.
-
Benefits that support your life and well-being, which include:
-
Comprehensive Health, Dental and Vision benefits
- Disability Insurance (both short-term and long-term)
- Life Insurance (for you and your family)
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance (for you and your family)
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Employee Assistance Program
- Retirement Savings 401(k) Plan with Company Match
- Generous holiday and Paid Time Off
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Parental Leave
The base salary range for this position in Boston is $100,000 to $120,000, along with annual bonus eligibility. Total compensation for a candidate is determined by their relevant skills, location, and experience. We value our teammates – both their capabilities and character – as demonstrated by our amazing culture.
NOTE: Compensation will be commensurate with experience. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Team Member may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Senior Actuarial Analyst
Target insurance carriers and large consulting firms first
Firms like large insurance carriers, Big Four consulting practices, and pension advisory groups file H-1B and E-3 petitions for actuarial roles consistently. Their HR teams understand sponsorship workflows and rarely treat it as a dealbreaker for credentialed candidates.
Lead with your exam progress, not your visa status
Hiring managers for actuarial roles screen on exam count before almost anything else. Candidates with three or more passed exams attract serious attention. Sponsorship conversations go smoother when the employer already sees you as a strong technical hire worth pursuing.
Understand how your degree field affects the specialty occupation case
USCIS expects a direct connection between your degree field and actuarial work. Degrees in actuarial science, mathematics, statistics, or economics support a clean petition. A computer science degree can work but may require additional documentation explaining the connection.
Australian citizens should prioritize the E-3 over H-1B
The E-3 visa has no lottery, processes in weeks rather than months, and the 10,500 annual cap has never been filled. For Australian actuarial analysts, it is a materially faster and more predictable path to starting work than waiting on H-1B selection.
Fellowship candidates have stronger negotiating leverage on sponsorship
Employers are significantly more willing to absorb legal and filing costs for candidates on a Fellow track. If you are close to fellowship in the CAS or SOA, make that timeline explicit in conversations. It reframes sponsorship as a retention investment, not an administrative burden.
Use Migrate Mate to find roles explicitly open to visa sponsorship
Most job listings do not flag sponsorship availability clearly. Migrate Mate filters for employers actively willing to sponsor, saving you from applying to roles where sponsorship was never an option. Browse Senior Actuarial Analyst openings directly on the platform.
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Find Senior Actuarial Analyst JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Is Senior Actuarial Analyst a qualifying specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes. The actuarial analyst role consistently qualifies as a specialty occupation under H-1B standards. USCIS recognizes that the position normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in actuarial science, mathematics, statistics, or a closely related field. The SOC code for actuaries has a long track record of approved petitions, and RFE rates for this title are lower than many other financial roles.
Which visa types do employers typically use to sponsor actuarial analysts?
The H-1B is the most common path for candidates from most countries, though it requires surviving the annual lottery held each April. Australian citizens can use the E-3 visa instead, which has no lottery and can be processed at a U.S. consulate in weeks. Candidates already in the U.S. on OPT or STEM OPT extension can work while their H-1B petition is pending under cap-gap protection.
Do I need a specific degree to get sponsored as a Senior Actuarial Analyst?
Your degree needs to connect clearly to actuarial work. Actuarial science, mathematics, statistics, economics, and finance degrees all support a straightforward specialty occupation argument. A degree in a less directly related field is not automatically disqualifying, but your employer's immigration attorney will need to document why the role requires that specific body of knowledge. Exam progress through the SOA or CAS strengthens the overall petition regardless of degree field.
How competitive is the job market for sponsored actuarial analysts?
Demand for actuarial analysts with exam credits consistently outpaces supply in the U.S. market. Employers in health insurance, property and casualty, life insurance, and pension consulting regularly sponsor candidates because qualified actuarial talent is genuinely scarce. Candidates who have passed three or more actuarial exams are in a strong position to find employers willing to handle visa paperwork. Browse current sponsored openings on Migrate Mate to see which firms are actively hiring.
Can I switch employers mid-visa on an H-1B as an actuarial analyst?
Yes. H-1B portability allows you to change employers once your new employer files an H-1B transfer petition, and you can start working immediately upon filing rather than waiting for approval. Your new employer must file before your current status expires. The transfer petition follows the same specialty occupation requirements, so the actuarial role and your degree credentials need to hold up under the same USCIS standards as the original petition.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Senior Actuarial Analyst 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.
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