National Life Group

Associate Actuary, Valuation

National Life Group$121K — $178K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • FSA designation from the Society of Actuaries (7+ years of experience) or Career ASA with at least 10 years in Life Insurance.
  • Bachelor's in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, or related field.
  • 5+ years in actuarial modeling or valuation & financial reporting.
  • Proficient in actuarial modeling software (e.g., PolySystems, MG-ALFA).
  • Skilled in database tools (SQL, DataBricks, MS Access).
  • Strong understanding of actuarial valuation requirements and techniques.
  • Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

  • Perform valuation on Life blocks focusing on Principle-Based Reserves (PBR).
  • Conduct experience studies, recommend assumption updates, and assess impact for PBR business.
  • Analyze business trends and reserve movements.
  • Update the annual PBR report and liaise with auditors and regulators.
  • Support reporting production for reserves under Statutory, GAAP, and Tax standards.
  • Explain GAAP accounting analysis to financial stakeholders.
  • Share insights proactively with stakeholders across Pricing, FP&A, and other areas.

Benefits

  • Flexible and customizable benefits starting from day one.
Full Job Description
Role Summary

The Associate Actuary will be responsible for calculating, analyzing, reporting, and explaining reserves and other actuarial financial statement items for the Indexed Universal Life. The individual will monitor policyholder behavior and profitability of the business and will also provide actuarial support to recurring and special projects. The Associate Actuary is expected to have a detailed knowledge of statutory valuation requirements and advanced GAAP accounting issues for life insurance products.

This position currently offers an onsite work schedule, with the expectation that you are in the office four (4) days per week during onsite core days. Our current onsite core days are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. The work schedule type and core days are subject to change with advance notification and manager discretion.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Perform valuation on Life blocks with the focus on Principle-Based Reserves (PBR)
  • Perform experience studies, recommend assumption updates, and quantify impacts for PBR business
  • Conduct analysis of business trends and reserve movements
  • Update annual PBR report and communicate with external auditors and regulators regarding the PBR model
  • Support the production and oversight of reporting for reserves and other actuarial items - Statutory, GAAP, and Tax
  • Familiar with GAAP accounting such as FAS97 and FAS133 and clearly communicate analysis to financial reporting stakeholders
  • Proactively share analysis and provide insight into our business with Pricing, FP&A, Inforce Management, Modeling Center of Excellence, and Tax areas
Minimum Qualifications
  • FSA designation from the Society of Actuaries with a minimum 7 years of actuarial experience within the Life Insurance sector, or Career ASA with a minimum 10 years of experience within the Life Insurance sector
  • Bachelor's Degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics or related field
  • At least 5 years of actuarial experience within actuarial modeling or actuarial valuation & financial reporting
  • Proficiency in actuarial modeling software (such as PolySystems, MG-ALFA, GGY-AXIS)
  • Skilled in database tools like SQL, DataBricks, Microsoft Access, etc.
  • Comprehensive understanding of actuarial valuation requirements and techniques
  • Proven analytical prowess and problem-solving capabilities
  • A proactive attitude towards continuous improvement and challenging established norms
Preferred Qualifications
  • Comprehensive understanding of actuarial governance and control frameworks
  • Demonstrated collaborative spirit and organizational synergy
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Benefits
  • Your benefits start day one and are flexible and customizable to your and your family's specific needs. Check out the BENEFITS of a Career at National Life!


Base Pay Range. The base pay range for this position is the range National Life reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for the position taking into account the wide variety of factors, including: prior experience and job-related knowledge; education, training and certificates; current business needs; and market factors. The final salary or hourly wages offered may be outside of this range based on other reasons and individual circumstances.

Additional Compensation and Benefits. The total compensation package for this position may also include a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. The successful candidate may also be eligible to participate in National Life's discretionary annual incentive programs, subject to the rules governing such programs. If hired, the employee will be in an "at-will position" and National Life reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

National Life is accepting applications for this role on an ongoing basis and the role remains open until filled.

Salary Pay Range

$121,875-$178,750 USD

About National Life Group

National Life Group is a diversified financial services company that offers life insurance, annuities, and investment products. The company was founded in 1848 and is headquartered in Montpelier, Vermont. National Life Group is committed to providing financial security to its policyholders and has been recognized for its corporate social responsibility initiatives. The company has over 1,000 employees and operates in all 50 states.
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