Associate Actuary II

American National Insurance; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 149,000 - 234,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401k plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

American National Group Services LLC in Houston, TX is seeking an Associate Actuary II to analyze mortality, disability, and retirement risks and build pricing and reserve models supporting profitability and financial strength.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science or related field and at least five years of actuarial experience, with proficiency in AXIS, Excel, and pension provisions interpretation. The position offers comprehensive benefits and standard work hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, or closely related field.
• 5 years of experience in actuarial analysis.

Responsibilities

• Analyze mortality, accident, sickness, disability, and retirement rates and construct probability tables.
• Apply actuarial principles to prepare analyses per CAS Code of Conduct and actuarial standards.
• Support pricing, reserving, modeling to ensure profitability and financial strength.
• Prepare summaries of actuarial analyses for Home Office, management, consultants, reinsurers, and regulators.
• Improve processes for actuarial analyses and documentation.
• Train less experienced analysts in spreadsheets, databases, and data sources.

Skills

Actuarial exams

Pricing analysis

AXIS experience

Canadian pension market

Excel formulas

Pension provisions

Education

Bachelor's degree in actuarial science

Tools

AXIS

Job description

Posted Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at 6:00 AM

Name of Employer: American National Group Services LLC

Position Title: Associate Actuary II

Position Location: 1201 Louisiana Street, suite 2900, Houston, TX 77002

Salary: $148,629.18 -$234,400.00 per year

American National offers eligible employees & their families medical, dental, vision, & basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan. Employees also receive an annual bank of paid timeoff and paid holidays.

Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm

Summary of Duties:

• Analyze statistical data, such as mortality, accident, sickness, disability, and retirement rates and construct probability tables to forecast risk and liability for payment of future benefits.
• Apply fundamental actuarial principles in analyzing company and industry data to prepare actuarial analyses in accordance with the “CAS code of Professional Conduct” and the Actuarial Standards of Practice.
• Support the core actuarial functions (i.e. Pricing, reserving, modeling, etc.) responsible for ensuring profitability, growth, and the financial strength of the organization.
• Prepare and presents summaries of actuarial analyses for distribution to Home Office and Field management, other American National departments, consultants, reinsurers, and regulators.
• Complete processes and improves methods for performing and documenting actuarial analyses promptly and accurately.
• Train less experienced analysts with spreadsheets, databases, and sources of data used in actuarial analyses.

Education requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, or closely related field.

Experience requirements: 5 years of experience in actuarial analysis.

Special Skills or Other Requirements: Must have experience with each of the following:

• Passing 4 actuarial examinations.
• Pricing and sensitivity analysis using actuarial platforms such as AXIS.
• Experience within the Canadian Pension Risk Transfer market.
• Compute benefits, QDROs, COLAs, and other pension plan specific formulas using Excel.
• Experience interpreting and implementing complex pension plan benefit provisions.

Additional Information

Job titles may span multiple career levels. Base pay is determined by a variety of factors, including training, transferable skills, relevant experience, business needs, and market conditions. Compensation is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

This job posting outlines the general nature and level of work for this role and is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we encourage candidates to apply even if their experience does not perfectly align with every qualification- you may be a strong fit for this role or other opportunities at American National.

American National offers a comprehensive benefits package supporting employees’ health, financial security, and well‑being, including multiple medical plan options, dental and vision coverage, basic life insurance, and health savings accounts. Employees are automatically enrolled in a company‑funded 401(k) plan, receive paid time off and holidays, and work in an inclusive, people‑first culture that values flexibility, work‑life balance, professional growth, and a casual dress environment.

American National is a financially strong and stable insurance organization with a legacy of trust and impact dating back to 1905. We’re committed to supporting our employees as they build meaningful careers while helping protect what matters most to our customers and communities. Guided by our core values- Financial Strength, Integrity, Respect, Service, and Teamwork (FIRST)- we foster a collaborative, people‑centered workplace where individuals are encouraged to grow, contribute, and make a difference today and for the future. Learn more about our company, by following us on social media:LinkedIn ,Facebook ,Instagram .

Hiring Practices

American National’s recruitment policies help us place individuals in a timely and efficient manner, and only the most qualified candidates will be contacted by our recruiting team. Candidates may check the status of their application by logging into their account.

While candidates may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools for personal interview preparation, the use of AI or automated tools is not permitted during any live or recorded interview, assessment, or at any stage of the application process where original candidate responses are required. Candidates are expected to represent their own qualifications, skills, and experiences throughout the hiring process. American National does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from third‑party recruitment agencies without a valid, signed agreement in place, and no fees will be paid for unauthorized submissions. Additionally, American National’s ability to sponsor employment‑based immigration authorization is limited and available only for certain positions based on business needs and role requirements.

American National is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, genetic information or any other legally protected categories. American National is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.