Allianz Life Insurance

Product Development Actuary - IUL | Fully Onsite

Allianz Life Insurance$140K — $240K *
Finance & Insurance
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 11+ years actuarial experience, particularly in life product development and Indexed Universal Life (IUL) products.
  • Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Physics, Economics, Engineering, or a related field.
  • Fellowship in the Society of Actuaries (FSA) is required.
  • Proficient in actuarial modeling platforms and pricing methodologies.
  • Knowledge of Standard Nonforfeiture Law (SNFL), Sections 7702, and AG 49.
  • Skilled in translating technical insights into product strategy recommendations.
  • Experience with underwriting analysis and its impacts on mortality trends.

Responsibilities

  • Design and refine IUL products focusing on crediting strategies, participation structures, and riders.
  • Build and validate pricing models using advanced actuarial techniques for accurate product representation.
  • Set and maintain key assumptions for mortality, persistency, and expenses within product models.
  • Develop competitive pricing strategies that align with regulatory expectations and market needs.
  • Ensure compliance with SNFL, Sections 7702, and AG 49 in product and pricing designs.
  • Conduct profitability analysis and scenario modeling to evaluate product performance and support positioning.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align product designs with market and customer needs.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
  • Tuition reimbursement and student loan retirement program.
  • Generous annual paid leave and 401(k) with company match.
  • Life insurance and access to an onsite health center and child development center.
  • Award-winning campus amenities including fitness facilities and discounted store options.
  • Active Employee Resource Groups contributing to a diverse and inclusive culture.
Full Job Description
You will help lead the development, pricing, and strategic direction of Indexed Universal Life (IUL) products. Acts as one of our experts on IUL mechanics, index crediting structures, and actuarial modeling, ensuring products are competitive, sustainable, and aligned with business strategy. You will report to a credentialed senior leader on the Product Development team.

What you do:
  • Design and refine IUL products, including index crediting strategies, cap/participation structures, multipliers, fixed account design, riders, and survivorship variations.
  • Build, enhance, and validate pricing models using advanced actuarial techniques, ensuring accurate representation of product behavior.
  • Set and maintain assumptions for mortality, persistency, expenses, funding patterns, rider use, and index crediting performance.
  • You will develop pricing strategies that balance regulatory expectations, risk management considerations, and competitive market needs.
  • Incorporate requirements related to Standard Nonforfeiture Law (SNFL), Sections 7702 and AG 49 into product and pricing models, ensuring compliant and sustainable design parameters.
  • Conduct sensitivity testing, scenario modeling, and profitability analysis to evaluate product levers and support product positioning.
  • Collaborate with Investments to assess the feasibility and sustainability of index strategies, including option-budget and hedging considerations.
  • Collaborate with Underwriting and Reinsurers to assess effectiveness and impacts of our underwriting practices
  • Monitor IUL market trends to guide product mix strategy, identify innovation opportunities, and ensure products stay competitive.
  • Partner with Product, Distribution, and Marketing to align product designs with customer needs and sales strategies.
  • Mentor actuarial staff on modeling, pricing frameworks, and IUL concepts..
  • Utilization of artificial intelligence tools and resources (e.g. generative AI)


What you bring:
  • 11+ years actuarial experience with background in life product development, including IUL.
  • Four-year degree required in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Physics, Economics, Engineering, or related field
  • Fellowship in the Society of Actuaries (FSA).
  • Expertise with actuarial modeling platforms and pricing methodologies.
  • Ability to translate technical modeling insights into clear product strategy recommendations.
  • Experience applying SNFL, 7702, and AG 49 requirements within product design, modeling, and pricing frameworks.
  • Experience with underwriting program analysis and assessing impacts to mortality trends
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, ensuring long-term project success across cross-functional teams.
  • You must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes holders of H-1B, H4, L-1, L-2, TN, OPT, CPT, and other nonimmigrant visas.


Job posting range: $140,000 - $240,000

Note the job posting range is exclusive of company benefits or other compensation. This role is also eligible for an annual incentive program. If you are hired, your final base salary will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, experience, skills, competencies, and/or education. In addition to those factors, we will also consider internal equity of our current employees. Please keep in mind that the range provided is the full base salary range for the role. Hiring at or near the maximum of the range would not be typical to allow for future and continued salary growth.

This position is eligible for domestic relocation assistance.

About Allianz Life Insurance

Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America is a leading provider of retirement solutions, including fixed and variable annuities and life insurance for individuals. The company is part of Allianz SE, a global financial services company that is headquartered in Munich, Germany. Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America was founded in 1896 and has been providing financial protection and retirement solutions to Americans for over 125 years. The company has a strong commitment to corporate responsibility and sustainability, and has been recognized for its efforts in these areas. Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America is a subsidiary of Allianz Life Insurance Company of New York, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of Allianz SE.
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