
Associate Actuary – Life Product
Protective Life
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Alabama • Montana • United States
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Salary
💰 $95,500 - $180,000 per year
About the role
- partner with product management, competitive intelligence, and implementation teams to modernize and enhance life insurance product offerings—primarily Variable Universal Life (VUL)
- apply best‑practice pricing techniques
- ensure adherence to internal Pricing Standards
- help shape strategic product initiatives
- communicate findings to leaders across the business
- lead or support the pricing, design, and development of life insurance products
- model and analyze Statutory (Stat) and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) financial cash flows and assess associated product risks
- ensure strong model governance, controls, and documentation
- develop and deliver clear, decision‑driving actuarial presentations for management and cross‑functional partners
- collaborate with the Competitive Intelligence team to secure and utilize market data needed for product evaluation and development
- contribute to cross‑functional projects including product implementation, legal/filing work, in‑force management, systems alignment, marketing support, and reinsurance analysis
- support acquisition due diligence and integration efforts where applicable
- demonstrate integrity through adherence to Actuarial Standards of Practice (ASOPs)
- mentor junior team members and foster a collaborative, high‑performing team environment
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field.
- Associate (ASA) or Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (FSA) with current Continuing Professional Development compliance.
- 5+ years of actuarial experience, including 3+ years in life insurance pricing or a closely related function
- Demonstrated modeling expertise and ability to evaluate financial results.
- Ability to present results clearly to varied audiences.
- Experience with Universal Life, VUL, or IUL preferred.
- Experience with Principles-Based Reserving (PBR) preferred.
- Experience with MG-ALFA preferred.
Benefits
- comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance
- mental health benefits
- employee assistance program
- paid time off
- paid parental leave
- short-term disability
- cultural observance day
- contributions to healthcare accounts
- pension plan
- 401(k) plan with Company matching
- ProHealth Rewards platform to improve wellbeing while earning cash rewards
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
actuarial modelingfinancial analysispricing techniquesStatutory financial cash flowsGenerally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)Principles-Based Reserving (PBR)Universal LifeVariable Universal Life (VUL)MG-ALFAactuarial presentations
Soft Skills
communicationcollaborationmentoringintegrityteam environmentleadershipdecision-makingstrategic thinkingproblem-solvingadaptability
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Actuarial ScienceAssociate of the Society of Actuaries (ASA)Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (FSA)