Director, Actuarial Services

Highmark Health

Director of Actuarial Services managing actuarial staff. Overseeing pricing, rate development, and compliance strategies at Highmark Health.

Posted 6/10/2026full-timeLouisiana, Maryland, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $169,500 - $286,700 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for the overall management and technical oversight of an actuarial staff
Involved in hiring and termination decisions, coaching and development, rewards and recognition, performance management and staff productivity
Oversee the preparation of rate filings for large group, small group, direct pay, or senior products
Work with Underwriting and Rating, Sales and Product Management and Development to develop and implement appropriate rating strategies
Provide advanced support for the claim reserve process
Ensure that all new products are financially viable and stable

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree, with a strong emphasis in Actuarial Science, Mathematics and Statistics
Minimum 8 years in an Actuarial role
5 years in a management role and/or leading teams and/or projects of varying size and complexity
Attainment of the ASA or ACAS (Associate) designation AND pursuing FSA or FCAS (Fellowship) designation in the Society of Actuaries or Casualty Actuarial Society
Member of the American Academy of Actuaries (MAAA)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible work hours
Paid time off

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Hard Skills & Tools

actuarial managementrate filingsclaim reserve processfinancial viability analysisstatistical analysismathematical modelingperformance managementstaff productivity oversightrating strategies developmentcoaching and development

Soft Skills

leadershipteam managementcoachingcommunicationdecision makingperformance evaluationcollaborationproblem solvingorganizational skillsrecognition and rewards

Certifications

ASAACASFSAFCASMAAA