Health Actuary
State of Iowa - Executive Branch
Health Actuary
Des Moines, Iowa, United States · Flexible · Yesterday
- Salary
- $145k - $158kest.
- Experience
- 3+ Years
Role Summary
Role type
Regulatory capital and risk strategist
Closer to capital/risk strategy than reserving/reporting: regulatory capital and solvency judgment outweighs routine cycle production.
Senior Health Actuary role with Iowa’s Insurance Division in Des Moines, focused on regulatory review of insurer filings, methodologies, capital adequacy, and financial soundness. You’ll assess health insurer models and assumptions, oversee external actuarial work, prepare regulatory findings, and provide expert testimony while engaging with industry and policymakers.
Requirements
Must have
- Graduation from accredited four-year college with degree in actuarial science, insurance, accounting, finance, risk management, business analytics, economics, data science, statistics, mathematics, management information systems, or computer science
- Three years of full-time work experience in relevant field or policy-making role
- Travel, including overnight and out-of-state travel, may be required
Strongly preferred
- Credentialed actuary (ACAS, FCAS, MAAA) strongly preferred
- Strong foundation in actuarial modeling, pricing, reserving, and capital analysis
- Analytical and critical thinking skills to interpret complex financial data
- Exceptional attention to detail and documentation practices
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting regulatory timelines
- Professional judgment in evaluating risk and making evidence-based decisions
- Strong relationship-building skills with regulated entities, trade associations, and policymakers
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and actuarial analysis tools
- Ability to communicate complex technical information clearly and effectively
Skills & Domain
ToolsExcelPowerPoint
DomainHealth insurance actuarial review
