Junior Actuary

Curative; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Curative Health Plan (employer-covered

0 copays and 0 deductibles

Telehealth access

401K

PTO + holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

Curative in Austin, TX is seeking a Junior Actuary to support pricing and portfolio strategy across sales, underwriting and operations. You will help with data analysis, pricing support, and portfolio management while gaining hands-on experience in a fast‑growing health insurance company.

Ideal candidates are recent graduates with strong analytical and Excel skills, working toward ASA designation, and eager to collaborate with cross‑functional teams to drive Curative’s growth and improve member

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.
• Able to translate actuarial/data/financial analyses into clear results and implications.
• Coordinate and manage matrix stakeholders across teams to execute on projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist with developing pricing strategies to support growth and profitability goals.
• Collaborate with senior actuaries to refine underwriting guidelines and procedures.
• Analyze Curative data (claims, member interactions) to support pricing and strategy decisions.
• Help calculate group rates for new business and renewals based on group experience, location, and demographics.
• Prepare executive reports on actuarial and financial metrics.
• Maintain communication with internal teams to support actuarial projects and initiatives.
• Support day-to-day actuarial tasks and ad-hoc analysis.
• Assist on high-priority underwriting requests as needed.
• Performs other projects in support of the company.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication of results

Stakeholder management

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/finance/economics/mathematics/statistics/actuarial science/computer science

Tools

Excel

SQL

Job description

About Curative

Curative is building the future of health insurance with a first-of-its-kind employer-based plan designed to remove financial barriers and make care truly accessible: one monthly premium with $0 copays and $0 deductibles*.

Backed by our recent $150M in Series B funding and valuation at $1.275B, Curative is scaling rapidly and investing in AI-powered service, deeper member engagement, and a smart network designed for today’s workforce.

Our north star guides everything we do: healthcare only works when people can actually use it. That belief drives every decision we make: from how we design our plan, support our members, to how we collaborate as a team.

If you want to do meaningful work with a team that moves fast, experiments boldly, and cares deeply, Curative is the place to do it. We're growing fast and looking for teammates who want to help transform health insurance for the better.

SUMMARY

Curative is reimagining health insurance - with straightforward pricing and $0 out of pocketcosts with a baseline visit. Help us create a better healthcare experience for our members bymaking it easy & intuitive for them to access the care they need.We are seeking a Junior Actuary to support Curative’s pricing and portfolio strategy team. This will be a unique actuarial role combining traditional actuarial responsibilities (i.e., datascience, experience studies, pricing) with operational and strategic ownership (interaction andownership of key matrix relationships with sales, account management, underwriting, andoperational executives). This role will be a key contributor to the broader company as Curativeexpands and grows. This is a great opportunity for a recent college graduate to kickstart theircareer in actuarial science. In this role, you will assist with data analysis, pricing support, andportfolio management while gaining valuable hands‑on experience. You will collaborate closelywith other teams, such as Sales, Account Management, Underwriting, and Operations, to helpdrive Curative’s growth and success.

This role is in Austin, TX

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with developing pricing strategies to support growth and profitability goals
• Collaborate with senior actuaries to refine underwriting guidelines and procedures
• Analyze Curative data (e.g., claims, member interactions) to support pricing and strategy decisions
• Help in calculating group rates for new business and renewals based on group experience, industry, location, and demographics
• Contribute to the preparation of executive reports on actuarial and financial metrics
• Maintain communication with internal teams to support various actuarial projects and initiatives
• Support day-to-day actuarial tasks and assist with ad-hoc analysis
• Assist where needed on high-priority underwriting requests (e.g., final peer review, actuarial troubleshooting of rate build up)
• Performs other projects and duties in support of the company as required

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions:

• Strong analytical skills and creative problem‑solving abilities with attention to detail
• Able to translate and effectively communicate results and implications of actuarial, data, financial, and underwriting analyses
• Ability to effectively coordinate and manage matrix stakeholders to execute on projects and priorities
• Capable of independently driving multiple projects and workstreams
• Excellent organizational and time management skills

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, economics, mathematics, statistics, economics, actuarial science, business, computer science or related degree
• Experience with excel
• Experience in health insurance industry, data analysis or data management a plus
• Knowledge of SQL and relational databases a plus
• Progress towards Associate of the Society of Actuaries (ASA) designation, with some exams passed. Full ASA designation is not required at the time of hire but is preferred.

Perks & Benefits

• Curative Health Plan (100% employer-covered medical premiums for you and 50% coverage for dependents on the base plan.)
• $0 copays and $0 deductibles (with completion of our Baseline Visit )
• Preventive and primary care built in
• Mental health support (Rula, Televero, Two Chairs, Recovery Unplugged)
• One-on-one care navigation
• Chronic condition programs (diabetes, weight, hypertension)
• Maternity and family planning support
• 24/7/365 Curative Telehealth
• Pharmacy benefits
• Comprehensive dental and vision coverage
• Employer-provided life and disability coverage with additional supplemental options
• Flexible spending accounts
• Generous PTO policy plus 11 paid annual company holidays
• 401K for full-time employees
• Generous Up to 8-12 weeks paid parental leave, based on role eligibility.