Actuary jobs in Topeka, KS

Actuary conducts analysis, pricing and risk assessment to estimate financial outcomes. Applies knowledge of mathematics, probability, statistics, principles of finance and business to calculations in life, health, social, and casualty insurance, annuities, and pensions. Being an Actuary develops probability tables regarding fire, natural disasters, death, unemployment, etc. based on analysis of statistical data and other pertinent information. Typically requires a bachelor's degree. Additionally, Actuary typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Actuary works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Work is closely managed. To be an Actuary typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Associate actuary
  • Highmark Health
  • Home, KS FULL_TIME
  • Description

    JOB SUMMARY

    This job is a senior level actuarial analyst position that initiates and leads the development of actuarial studies and analyses, making appropriate recommendations to actuarial management.

    ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Outline data requirements for a study or analysis. Give direction to less experienced staff and review the appropriateness of the results in light of experience and industry knowledge.
    • Initiate and lead the development of studies, analyses, and presentation materials needed to appropriately inform decision makers.

    Make appropriate recommendations to management across teams within the actuarial department.

    Proactively ensure the internal and external consistency of all work. Perform reasonability checks dependent on advanced industry knowledge and experience.

    Promptly and efficiently identify outliers and anomalies in the work of others. Identify methods to test whether suspect results are correct.

    Understand the environment, goals, and objectives of the incumbent's own position, their team, and all internal customers.

    Take the initiative to propose changes to projects, systems, processes, or decisions so that the results of all the teams' efforts conform better to corporate goals, objectives, and values.

    Manage own time and resources across many projects, focusing on quality, time, scope, usefulness, and appropriateness of work.

    Carry out recurring projects with minimal assistance and oversight. Keep manager informed.

    Interact with customers in a manner that fosters cooperation, teamwork, and influence while conveying engagement and competence.

    Enhance department influence while conveying engagement and competence. Effectively explain technical work to both technical and non-technical people.

    Guide and mentor less experienced staff on a regular basis in a manner that fosters teamwork and excellence. Listen, take direction, accept criticism and feedback to improve performance.

    Proactively take on additional work as needed by the team.

    Other duties as assigned.

    EDUCATION

    Required

    Bachelor's Degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics or closely related field

    Substitutions

    None

    Preferred

    None

    EXPERIENCE

    Required

    • 3 - 7 years in an Actuarial role
    • 5 Exam Components

    Preferred

    6 Exam Components

    LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

    Required

    None

    Preferred

    Associate of the Society of Actuaries (ASA)

    SKILLS

    • Possesses and applies an in-depth knowledge of actuarial principles, concepts, practices and processes within multiple fields or disciplines
    • Possesses significant expertise to complete complex assignments and ability to visualize, articulate, and solve complex problems while leading others to complete straightforward assignments
    • Analytical Skills
    • Oral & Written Communication Skills
    • Problem-Solving

    Language (Other than English)

    None

    Travel Required

    0% - 25%

    PHYSICAL, MENTAL DEMANDS and WORKING CONDITIONS

    Position Type

    Office-Based

    Teaches / trains others regularly

    Does Not Apply

    Travel regularly from the office to various work sites or from site-to-site

    Rarely

    Works primarily out-of-the office selling products / services (sales employees)

    Never

    Physical work site required

    Lifting : up to 10 pounds

    Constantly

    Lifting : 10 to 25 pounds

    Rarely

    Lifting : 25 to 50 pounds

    Never

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    Last updated : 2024-02-25

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Associate Actuary, SPA-Rx
  • Humana
  • Topeka, MS FULL_TIME
  • Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first The Associate Actuary, Analytics/Forecasting analyzes and forecasts financial, economic, and other data to provide accurate and timel...
  • 5 Days Ago

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Associate Actuary, SPA-Rx
  • Humana
  • Home, KS FULL_TIME
  • Description of BenefitsHumana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, Humana ) offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encoura...
  • 17 Days Ago

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Pricing Actuarial Manager - Remote from Kansas or Missouri / Hybrid
  • D.W. Simpson
  • Topeka, KS
  • Grown as much as you can in your current role? Take this opportunity to expand your skillset and gain new responsibiliti...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Family Practice-Sports Medicine Physician - Competitive Salary
  • Doccafe
  • Topeka, KS
  • DocCafe has an immediate opening for the following position: Physician - Family Practice-Sports Medicine in Topeka, Kans...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Physiatry/Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician - Competitive Salary
  • Doccafe
  • Topeka, KS
  • DocCafe has an immediate opening for the following position: Physician - Physiatry/Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation in...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Talent Community - Sr Compensation Analyst / Partner
  • CBRE
  • Topeka, KS
  • Talent Community - Sr Compensation Analyst / Partner Job ID 92187 Posted 25-Oct-2022 Role type Full-time Areas of Intere...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Surgery-Thoracic Physician - Competitive Salary
  • Doccafe
  • Topeka, KS
  • DocCafe has an immediate opening for the following position: Physician - Surgery-Thoracic in Topeka, Kansas. DocCafe is ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Insurance Agent
  • Cappers Insurance Services
  • Topeka, KS
  • Insurance Agent Are you a self-motivated individual with good people skills? Do you take pleasure in helping others? Are...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Internal Revenue Agent (Reviewer - Examiner) 12 MONTH ROSTER - AMENDED
  • Department Of The Treasury
  • Topeka, KS
  • Duties WHAT IS THE WHISTLEBLOWER OFFICE (WBO) DIVISION? A description of the business units can be found at: https://www...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Benefits Analyst
  • KPERS
  • Topeka, KS
  • Job Description Job Description Benefits Analyst KPERS is located in Topeka, Kansas and full-time remote work is not ava...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

Topeka (/toʊˈpiːkə/; Kansa: Tó Pee Kuh) is the capital city of the U.S. state of Kansas and the seat of Shawnee County. It is situated along the Kansas River in the central part of Shawnee County, in northeast Kansas, in the Central United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 127,473. The Topeka Metropolitan Statistical Area, which includes Shawnee, Jackson, Jefferson, Osage, and Wabaunsee counties, had a population of 233,870 in the 2010 census. The name Topeka is a Kansa-Osage sentence that means "place where we dug potatoes", or "a good place to dig potatoes". As a plac...
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