National Life
AVP & Actuary – Head of Life Insurance Valuation
$184K–$270K
Addison, TX +3 · Director · Full-time · Posted Aug 3, 2026
- Location
- Addison, TX
Montpelier, VT
Addison, TX
Montpelier, VT - Experience
- Minimum of 12 years of progressively responsible actuarial experience within the life insurance industry, including significant valuation and financial reporting experience.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Finance, Statistics, or a related quantitative discipline.
- Visa sponsorship
- Visa sponsorship is not offered.
About the job
Leads life insurance valuation strategy, governance, and financial reporting, while advising enterprise leaders on reserves, reinsurance, capital management, and strategic initiatives.
What you'll do
- Direct valuation activities, actuarial liability calculations, assumptions, model validation, and reporting under U.S. GAAP and statutory accounting.
- Lead valuation analysis and governance for reinsurance and other strategic initiatives; advise executives and cross-functional partners.
- Build and develop the actuarial organization and represent valuation matters to auditors, regulators, rating agencies, and governance committees.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Finance, Statistics, or a related quantitative discipline.
- Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (FSA) or equivalent actuarial designation.
- Expertise in U.S. GAAP, statutory accounting, principles-based reserving (PBR), and life insurance reinsurance structures.
- Experience leading actuarial teams and cross-functional strategic initiatives; ability to pass a full background investigation.
Nice to have
- Experience leading actuarial modernization or finance transformation, implementing accounting standards or regulatory changes, or supporting reinsurance and capital optimization.
- Experience with indexed universal life products or actuarial valuation systems, financial reporting platforms, and model governance frameworks.
Pay
$183,750 — $269,500 USD (base salary)
AI focus
Expected to use approved AI tools where appropriate to improve work efficiency, quality, and impact; review and validate AI-generated content; and follow company policies and AI guiding principles for responsible use.
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