Associate Actuary, Annuity Pricing - Life and Annuity Solutions

National Life · 8215 - 8200150

Pay: $121,875–$178,750/hr
Where: Addison, TX; Montpelier, VT
Posted: Nov 7, 2025

Come join one of America’s fastest-growing insurance companies. Since 1848, National Life Group has aimed to keep our promises, providing families with stability in good times and in bad. Throughout that history, we have provided peace of mind to those families as they plan their futures.

Our mission extends beyond the insurance and annuities policies that we offer. We strive to make the world a better place through our grants from our charitable foundation, paid volunteer time for our employees, environmentally sustainable and healthy workplaces, and events that promote the work of nonprofits in our own backyard.

We foster a collaborative environment with opportunities for growth and encourage our associates to live our values: Do good. Be good.

What you'd do

Provide and discuss pricing results as well as sensitivity-analysis to senior Actuaries of the Company, including Product Risk Management Committee and Investments Risk Management committee.
Present product features and/or actuarial results to Distribution Leadership, Product Risk Committee, Project Teams, Senior Management, and other stakeholders.
Reviews experience studies and sets pricing assumptions.
Prepare or review actuarial materials required to secure state approvals.
Prepare or review product specifications and actuarial reports.
Partner with the policy forms team to review forms as needed.
Understands pricing practices, and develops as well as oversees modeling to set appropriate rates, understand profitability, and analyze sensitivities.
Understands and can reverse engineer key features of competitor products.
Reviews product marketing materials as appropriate.

What they want

FSA or career ASA designation from the Society of Actuaries
A minimum of 6 years of actuarial experience with in-depth knowledge of annuity products and benefits
Solid financial modeling experience using actuarial software, preferably MG-ALFA.
Working knowledge of applicable Valuation, Nonforfeiture, tax, risk-based-capital and other relevant regulations and standards.
Ability to work with Distribution Leadership and multiple stakeholders to design and develop new annuity products and features.
Self-motivated and result-focused
Exceptional analytical acumen and advanced problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Must be able to successfully complete a background check that may include fingerprinting

What you get

Your benefits start day one and are flexible and customizable to your and your family’s specific needs. Check out the BENEFITS of a Career at National Life!