Assistant Actuary

Ameritas-Life-Insurance-Corp; Lincoln (NE); Hybrid; USD 106,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Incentive program bonuses

Competitive pay

Flexible hybrid work

Paid time off

Job summary

Ameritas seeks an experienced actuarial professional to provide pricing, experience analysis, and regulatory support for dental and vision products. Hybrid role based in Lincoln, NE, with partial in-office work.

You will design and maintain actuarial models, collaborate with Product, Compliance, Operations, Underwriting, and Finance to support profitable growth and regulatory filings. ASA designation and 3–5+ years experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in actuarial science, mathematics, statistics, or equivalent required.
• ASA designation required, active pursuit of FSA strongly preferred.
• 3–5+ years of relevant experience required.

Responsibilities

• Perform pricing, experience, trend, and profitability analyses for individual dental and vision products.
• Support product management initiatives through financial analysis, forecasting, and evaluation of proposed product changes.
• Monitor product performance and investigate emerging experience trends, utilization patterns, and risk factors.
• Develop and maintain actuarial models, pricing tools, and reporting processes used to support business decisions.
• Collaborate with Product, Compliance, Operations, Underwriting, and Finance to gather information and complete actuarial projects.
• Prepare actuarial analyses supporting dental and vision rate filings, including development of filing exhibits, actuarial memoranda, and regulator response.
• Provide actuarial support for regulatory examinations, audits, and state insurance department inquiries.
• Participate in special projects and strategic initiatives as assigned.

Skills

Pricing analysis

Regulatory knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Forecasting

Education

Bachelor's degree in actuarial science

ASA designation

Job description

Job Description
This position provides actuarial services including supporting, maintaining, and measuring insurance products. The incumbent is responsible for providing actionable information that enables good business decisions along with designing and managing project initiatives and business processes within the job area.
Provide actuarial analysis and regulatory support for individual and group dental and vision products through pricing, experience analysis, and rate filing development activities. This position serves as a key contributor to actuarial projects and product initiatives, applying actuarial expertise to support profitable growth, regulatory compliance, and product management objectives while collaborating with business partners across the organization.

This is a hybrid role working partially in-office (Lincoln, NE) and partially from home.

What you do:

• Perform pricing, experience, trend, and profitability analyses for individual dental and vision products.
• Support product management initiatives through financial analysis, forecasting, and evaluation of proposed product changes.
• Monitor product performance and investigate emerging experience trends, utilization patterns, and risk factors.
• Develop and maintain actuarial models, pricing tools, and reporting processes used to support business decisions.
• Collaborate with Product, Compliance, Operations, Underwriting, and Finance to gather information and complete actuarial projects.
• Prepare actuarial analyses supporting dental and vision rate filings, including development of filing exhibits, actuarial memoranda, and regulator response.
• Provide actuarial support for regulatory examinations, audits, and state insurance department inquiries.
• Participate in special projects and strategic initiatives as assigned.

What you bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in actuarial science, mathematics, statistics, or equivalent required.
• ASA designation required, active pursuit of FSA strongly preferred.
• 3–5+ years of relevant experience required.

What we offer:

A meaningful mission. Great benefits. A vibrant culture

Ameritas is an insurance, financial services and employee benefits provider Our purpose is fulfilling life. It means helping all kinds of people, at every age and stage, get more out of life.

At Ameritas, you’ll find energizing work challenges. Flexible hybrid work options. Time for family and community. But dig deeper. Benefits at Ameritas cover things you expect -- and things you don’t:

Ameritas Benefits

For your money:

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match and quarterly contribution.
• Tuition Reimbursement and Assistance.
• Incentive Program Bonuses.
• Competitive Pay.

For your time:

• Flexible Hybrid work.
• Thrive Days - Personal time off.
• Paid time off (PTO).

For your health and well-being:

• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution.
• Well-being programs with financial rewards.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).

For your professional growth:

• Professional development programs.
• Leadership development programs.
• Employee resource groups.
• StrengthsFinder Program.

For your community:

• Matching donations program.
• Paid volunteer time– 8 hours per month.

For your family:

• Generous paid maternity leave and paternity leave.
• Fertility, surrogacy, and adoption assistance.
• Backup child, elder and pet care support.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Ameritas has a reputation as a company that cares, and because everyone should feel safe bringing their authentic, whole self to work, we’re committed to an inclusive culture and diverse workplace, enriched by our individual differences. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that hires based on qualifications, positive attitude, and exemplary work ethic, regardless of sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

Application Deadline

This position will be open for a minimum of 3 business days or until filled.

This position is not open to individuals who are temporarily authorized to work in the U.S.

About this Position's Pay

The pay range posted reflects a nationwide minimum to maximum covering all potential locations where the position may be filled. The final determination on pay for any position will be based on multiple factors including role, career level, work location, skill set, and candidate level of experience to ensure pay equity within the organization. This position will be eligible to participate in our comprehensive benefits package (see above for details). This position will be eligible to participate in our Short-Term Incentive Plan with the annual target defined by the plan.

Pay Range

The estimated pay range for this job. Disclosing pay information promotes competitive and equitable pay. The actual pay rate will depend on the person's qualifications and experience.

$106,092.00 - $175,052.00 / year

Pay Transparency

Pay transparency is rooted in principles of fairness, equity, and accountability within the workplace. Sharing pay ranges for job postings is one way Ameritas shows our commitment to equitable compensation practices.