Actuary (Open to hiring at Sr. level)
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue ShieldDes Moines, Iowa, United States
Posted March 6, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield is a mutual insurance company owned by its policy holders in Iowa and South Dakota.
Job Description
We are seeking an Actuary to support business strategies related to financial risk for our assigned market segments. The successful candidate will evaluate financial risk and competitiveness associated with provider networks, premium rate setting, and other market forces. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in actuarial science and experience working in a similar role within health insurance.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Actuarial Science or related field
- Associate of the Society of Actuaries (ASA)
- Minimum 4 years of experience in an actuarial role within health insurance
- Proficient with data analysis using Excel, SAS or SQL
- Advanced leading subject matter expert in two or more of pricing, reserving, or predictive modeling
- Strong individual contributor with excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills
- Ability to coach and mentor other actuarial staff
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365 including advanced proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint and Word
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- 401k Matching
- Retirement Plan
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
