Lead Actuary - Employee Benefits

Alliant Insurance Services; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Alliant Insurance Services seeks a senior actuary to lead analytical initiatives in life, health and casualty insurance pricing and risk assessment. The role requires a deep knowledge of finance, statistics and actuarial standards, with experience guiding teams and presenting to management.

The successful candidate will manage complex data analysis, develop actionable insights, and ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance while supporting business growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in actuarial or quantitative field.
• 15+ years actuarial/related experience.
• FCAS and FSA designations required.

Responsibilities

• Conducts actuarial analysis, pricing and risk assessment.
• Leads major actuarial projects and provides guidance to team.
• Develops reports and presentations for management decision making.
• Ensures data integrity and compliance with standards.
• Travels 10–20% as needed.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Actuarial analysis

Planning and prioritization

Analytical problem solving

Attention to detail

Teamwork and independence

Insurance/financial principles

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Actuarial Science/Math/Statistics or related field

15+ years of related work experience

FCAS

FSA

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Alliant Insurance Services, we thrive on creating employee benefits solutions built on the idea that health makes growth possible. As top tier professionals dedicated to solving our clients' health and welfare insurance challenges, Alliant team members deliver an unrivaled depth of service, and our unique approach enables us to help clients stay resilient and turn change into opportunity. This position is a chance to join a dynamic, expanding company with prospects for individual and career growth.

As one of the 5 largest insurance brokerage firms in the U.S., Alliant provides property and casualty, workers' compensation, employee benefits, surety, and financial products and services to clients nationwide. More information is available at www.alliant.com.

SUMMARY

Responsible for conducting analysis, pricing and risk assessment to estimate financial outcomes. Applies knowledge of mathematics, probability, statistics, and principles of finance and business to calculations in life, health, social and casualty insurance, annuities, and pensions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides business leadership, analytical expertise, and process oversight for significant strategic initiatives;
• Prepares and analyzes various reports to identify trends and deviations;
• Conducts analysis by qualitatively and/or quantitatively analyzing data and information, including exploratory data analysis, graphing, forecasting and modeling;
• Analyzes and documents complex data and business problems and provides recommendations based on research of performance analysis and business products for optimal business solutions;
• Develops reports, presentations and proposals for action and/or implementation plans and presents to management to assist in decision making;
• Performs quality assurance checks/peer reviews on the work of other team members/departments;
• Reviews and evaluates existing procedures and operations in assigned area; makes recommendations regarding improvements;
• Manages key actuarial projects;
• Trains or provides guidance to team members;
• Complies with agency management system data standards and data integrity (enters and maintains complete and accurate information);
• Infrequent travel required 10% - 20% of the time;
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's Degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics or related quantitative field
• Fifteen (15) or more years related work experience
• Fellowship in the Casualty Actuarial Society (FCAS)
• Fellowship in the Society of Actuaries (FSA)

SKILLS

• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills
• Proven ability to apply actuarial techniques and standards to complex business problems
• Excellent planning, organizational, and prioritization skills
• Excellent analytical, problem solving and time management skills
• Possess high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and within a team and to foster teamwork
• Advanced knowledge of insurance or financial principles and concepts
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products; expert level in Excel

We are proud to provide comprehensive, high quality employee programs to meet employees' needs now and in the future, including a very competitive financial package. We encourage you to explore what we have to offer.

Alliant Insurance Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on their qualifications and ability without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, age, genetic information, or status as a protected veteran, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including California law.

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For more information on Alliant Insurance Service's benefits, please visit www.alliant.com/about/careers/benefits