Willis Towers Watson

Early Careers: Insurance Consulting & Technology - Actuarial Analyst (Life) - 2027

Willis Towers Watson$79K — $95K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Work authorization in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in actuarial science, mathematics, statistics, finance, or a quantitative-focused major with a minimum GPA of 3.0
  • Completion of one or more actuarial exams is preferred
  • Demonstrated technical and client service skills through work or extracurricular experience
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel; additional software skills are a plus
  • Accepting applications from candidates graduating between May 2026 and June 2027

Responsibilities

  • Assist in pricing, valuation, and development of insurance products
  • Develop financial projections for clients' insurance businesses
  • Adhere to the firm's Excellence guidelines
  • Participate in learning opportunities and work towards actuarial credentials
  • Foster strong internal and client relationships
  • Document, review, and present individual work
  • Create detailed project plans and monitor progress against deadlines and budget

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and welfare benefits including medical, dental, and vision
  • Generous leave benefits with paid holidays and PTO
  • Contributory pension and 401k retirement plans
  • Wellbeing program and work/life resources
  • Flexible hybrid work environment encouraging a balance between remote and in-office work
Full Job Description
Job Description

Locations: Hybrid, with offices in Atlanta, Chicago, Hartford, New York, Philadelphia, St. Louis

Employment-based non-immigrant visa sponsorship and/or assistance is not offered for this specific job opportunity. We will only consider candidates who are currently authorized to work in the United States and who will not require sponsorship now or in the future. Please note: student visas, CPT, OPT, H-1B, TN, and other temporary work authorizations are considered restricted forms of employment eligibility. Once these expire, the candidate must be able to present another valid form of work authorization.

The Business

Create your future. Our Insurance Consulting and Technology business helps our clients in the insurance industry improve business performance. We use our deep analytical skills to solve practical business problems, applying the latest techniques and software solutions to help clients measure and manage risk and capital, grow revenue and create competitive advantage.

Explore an opportunity. As an actuarial analyst in our Life division, you will work as part of a team on a wide variety of complex projects spanning product development, financial and risk management, financial modeling and software implementation, and mergers and acquisitions for insurance companies. Our clients demand leading edge products and expertise; as an analyst with our firm you can expect to gain tremendous exposure to many different aspects of insurance operations and learn practical skills working directly with credentialed actuaries.

Love your work. You will work side-by-side with some of the industry's top consultants while you develop cutting edge technical knowledge and skills and gain experience working with a variety of clients across industries. As part of your role, you will:
• Assist with the pricing, valuation and development of insurance products
• Work to develop financial projections of clients' insurance business
• Follow the firm's Excellence guidelines
• Seek and participate in key learning and development opportunities/maintain steady progress towards actuarial credentials
• Build strong relationships internally and with client representatives
• Document, review and present your own work
• Assist in creating detailed project plans
• Monitor project progress against deadlines and budget

Qualifications

About you:
• Able to work legally in the United States indefinitely and without Visa sponsorship
• Completion within the next year of a bachelor's or master's degree in actuarial science, mathematics, statistics, finance or any other major with significant quantitative course work with a minimum overall GPA of 3.0
• Successful completion of one or more actuarial exams highly preferred
• Work or extracurricular experience that demonstrates strong technical and/or client service skills and leadership skills (actuarial internship preferred)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel; additional programming/software skills preferred
• Accepting applications from candidates that graduate with a Bachelor's or Master's degree between May 2026 through June 2027

Compensation and Benefits

Base salary range and benefits information for this position are being included in accordance with requirements of various state/local pay transparency legislation. Please note that base salaries may vary for different individuals in the same role based on several factors, including but not limited to location of the role, individual competencies, education/professional certifications, qualifications/experience, performance in the role and potential for revenue generation (Producer roles only).

Compensation:

The base salary compensation range being offered for this role is $79,000- $95,000 USD, depending on exam progress and experience. This role is also eligible for an annual short-term incentive bonus.

Company Benefits
WTW provides a competitive benefit package which includes the following (eligibility requirements apply):
• Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical (including prescription coverage), Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Commuter Account, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Group Accident, Group Critical Illness, Life Insurance, AD&D, Group Legal, Identify Theft Protection, Wellbeing Program and Work/Life Resources (including Employee Assistance Program)
• Leave Benefits: Paid Holidays, Annual Paid Time Off (includes paid state/local paid leave where required), Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Other Leaves (e.g., Bereavement, FMLA, ADA, Jury Duty, Military Leave, and Parental and Adoption Leave), Paid Time Off (Washington State only)
• Retirement Benefits: Contributory Pension Plan and Savings Plan (401k).

WTW Work Flex:
At WTW, we trust you to know your work and the people, tools and environment you need to be successful. The majority of our colleagues work in a" hybrid" style, with a mix of remote, in-person and in-office interactions dependent on the needs of the team, role and clients. Our flexibility is rooted in trust and "hybrid" is not a one-size-fits-all solution.

We understand flexibility is key to supporting an inclusive and diverse workforce and so we encourage requests for all types of flexible working as well as location-based arrangements. Please speak to your recruiter to discuss more.

Recruiting tips:
WTW specializes in preparing for the unknown. Here's how to get ready for the big day: https://careers.wtwco.com/hints-and-tips/

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records

We're committed to equal employment opportunity and provide application, interview and workplace adjustments and accommodations to all applicants. If you foresee any barriers, from the application process through to joining WTW, please email [redacted].

This position will remain posted for a minimum of three business days from the date posted or until sufficient/appropriate candidate slate has been identified.

About Willis Towers Watson

Willis Towers Watson is a global insurance and risk management company that provides a range of services to clients in more than 140 countries. The company was formed in 2016 through the merger of Willis Group Holdings and Towers Watson & Co. Willis Towers Watson offers a range of insurance products, including property and casualty insurance, life insurance, and health insurance. The company also provides risk management and consulting services, including actuarial services, investment consulting, and human capital consulting. Willis Towers Watson is known for its expertise in risk management and its ability to help clients navigate complex insurance and regulatory environments.
Learn more about Willis Towers Watson
Size
46,000 employees
Market Cap
$26.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$996 million
Founded
1828
5 Year Trend
+2.7%
Revenue
$9.3 billion
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