Lead Actuary

USA

Permanent

Negotiable

Insurance and Actuarial Science

PR/610001_1789412316

Lead Actuary - Health Product Strategy

The Opportunity

A respected insurance organization is seeking a Lead Actuary to provide strategic and technical leadership across health insurance product initiatives, with a primary focus on Medicare Supplement business. This role sits at the intersection of actuarial science, product strategy, and business performance, offering the opportunity to influence key decisions that impact profitability, growth, and long-term portfolio health.

The Lead Actuary will serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, leveraging analytics, market insights, and actuarial expertise to guide pricing strategy, product management decisions, experience monitoring, and financial performance. This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced actuary who enjoys both high-level strategic influence and hands-on execution.

Key Responsibilities

Lead actuarial strategy and analysis for health insurance products, with significant responsibility for Medicare Supplement business.
Evaluate product profitability, rate adequacy, claims experience, and emerging trends to support sound business decisions.
Develop recommendations related to pricing actions, product enhancements, portfolio optimization, and long-term business strategy.
Monitor and assess business performance through experience studies, profitability reviews, and actuarial analyses.
Provide actuarial support for regulatory filings, actuarial memorandums, and compliance-related initiatives.
Partner closely with Product Management, Underwriting, Claims, Finance, Marketing, and Distribution teams to align product strategy and performance objectives.
Present findings and recommendations to senior leaders and key stakeholders across the organization.
Lead complex actuarial projects from initial analysis through implementation and post-launch monitoring.
Serve as a subject matter expert on Medicare Supplement products and market dynamics.

Required Qualifications

Associate or Fellow of the Society of Actuaries in good standing.
Member of the American Academy of Actuaries in good standing and qualified to sign actuarial memorandums.
Current continuing education requirements maintained and up to date.
8+ years of actuarial experience within health insurance, including meaningful Medicare Supplement experience.
Demonstrated expertise in pricing, profitability analysis, experience monitoring, or health insurance product management.
Proven ability to independently manage complex actuarial projects and deliver actionable business recommendations.
Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts into clear business insights.
Ability to influence decision-making across multiple functions and organizational levels.

Preferred Qualifications

10+ years of actuarial experience in health insurance or related markets.
Deep experience supporting Medicare Supplement pricing, performance management, and portfolio strategy.
Experience with actuarial pricing and modeling platforms.
Advanced proficiency in Excel and actuarial analytics tools.
Experience performing ad hoc analysis using database and SQL-based platforms.
Familiarity with actuarial projection, monitoring, and reporting systems.

Location & Work Arrangement

Based in the Omaha, Nebraska area.
Onsite collaboration is expected five days per week.
Flexible scheduling is available to accommodate personal obligations and business needs.
Core business hours generally align with standard weekday operations while supporting flexibility around a full-time schedule.

Reporting Structure

Reports into senior leadership within the health insurance product organization.
Partners regularly with executive stakeholders responsible for product strategy, business performance, and growth initiatives.

Why This Role Is Compelling

This is a highly visible leadership opportunity for an actuary who wants to shape business outcomes rather than simply support them. The role offers significant ownership over product performance, pricing strategy, and portfolio management while providing direct exposure to senior decision-makers. The successful candidate will play a critical role in guiding the future direction of a Medicare Supplement business and influencing long-term organizational success.

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