Actuarial Assistant, Actuarial Development Program

Unum UK

Entry-level Actuarial Assistant at Unum helping develop actuarial expertise through analysis and education. Supports various actuarial projects and assists with data preparation and financial reporting.

Posted 5/31/2026full-timeChattanooga • Maine, South Carolina, Tennessee • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $60,500 - $123,400 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Demonstrate commitment to career development and growing financial acumen by pursuing actuarial credentials and membership in the Society of Actuaries
Prepare and analyze intermediate level data for use in actuarial experience studies, valuation or pricing projects
Assist in maintenance of pricing and underwriting tools and provide support for helping others understand underwriting case specific issues by answering technical questions
Develop reserve factors
Develop experience analysis reviews
Assist in maintaining valuation system
Assist in preparation of financial reports, tax returns and state filings as needed
Learn current pricing models and risk management practices
Contribute to product development and re-pricing initiatives
Communicate research results to manager both in written format and orally
Prepare routine reports
Continuous assessment of established training and work processes to identify areas for effectiveness and efficiency improvements.
Contribute to operating effectiveness through information sharing, suggested process improvements and effective implementation of change
Communicate trends and issues identified and proactively recommend resolutions to management
Work on special projects that require actuarial research and analysis which may involve partnering with other business areas both in and out of finance.
Continuously build a specialized working knowledge of the company operations, systems and in the actuarial discipline
May perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor degree required; GPA 3.2 or above
0-1+ years of experience in an actuarial based role or equivalent relevant experience
Extensive coursework in statistics, math, economics, finance or actuarial science
Credit for at least one actuarial exam; limited relevant work experience preferred
Desire and ability to pass actuarial exams
Strong math aptitude and problem solving ability
Computer programming aptitude and knowledge (minimum of 6 months hands on statistical programming e.g. SAS, MatLab, Minitab or heavy Excel)
Solid written and verbal communication skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, Vision, Dental
Short & Long-Term Disability
Generous PTO (including paid time to volunteer!)
Up to 9.5% 401(k) employer contribution
Mental health support
Career advancement opportunities
Student loan repayment options
Tuition reimbursement
Flexible work environments

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Hard Skills & Tools

data analysisactuarial sciencestatistical programmingfinancial reportingpricing modelsrisk managementexperience analysisreserve factorsunderwritingprocess improvement

Soft Skills

communicationproblem solvingteam collaborationresearchadaptabilitycritical thinkinginformation sharingtechnical supportinitiativeefficiency improvement

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeSociety of Actuaries membershipactuarial exam credit