# Career Topics **URL:** https://community.goactuary.com/c/career-topics/9.md [Latest](https://community.goactuary.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.goactuary.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.goactuary.com/tags.md) --- ## [About the Career Topics category](https://community.goactuary.com/t/about-the-career-topics-category/25)
**Author:** [@Serena](https://community.goactuary.com/u/Serena)\ **Replies:** 0
(Replace this first paragraph with a brief description of your new category. This guidance will appear in the category selection area, so try to keep it below 200 characters.) Use the following paragraphs for a longer d… --- ## [Lead Actuary - Kinetic](https://community.goactuary.com/t/lead-actuary-kinetic/12968)
**Author:** [@Charlotte\_Harbin](https://community.goactuary.com/u/Charlotte_Harbin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2026, 3:16pm UTC](https://community.goactuary.com/t/lead-actuary-kinetic/12968 "2026-10-09T15:16:17Z")
Hi, All! Kinetic is hiring a Lead Actuary to join our growing team! About Kinetic We’re transforming workers’ comp with technology-driven solutions for injury prediction, prevention, and management—helping employers cr… --- ## [Finishing the FSA while on break? And taking the ERM track?](https://community.goactuary.com/t/finishing-the-fsa-while-on-break-and-taking-the-erm-track/12956)
**Author:** [@KnifeySpooney](https://community.goactuary.com/u/KnifeySpooney)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2026, 8:57pm UTC](https://community.goactuary.com/t/finishing-the-fsa-while-on-break-and-taking-the-erm-track/12956 "2026-10-01T20:57:22Z")
For context, I’m international and have been off work for a few months, and don’t intend to rejoin until at least 3-4 months, though I’m gunning to enter into reinsurance. Does it make sense for me to foot my own bill an… --- ## [Requesting a (Second) Hire](https://community.goactuary.com/t/requesting-a-second-hire/12628)
**Author:** [@Rastiln](https://community.goactuary.com/u/Rastiln)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 11:48pm UTC](https://community.goactuary.com/t/requesting-a-second-hire/12628 "2026-09-22T23:48:20Z")
Hey all, I find myself in a position of being a solo actuary at a small company. In brief, it is somewhat of a startup that split off of another mid-size insurer to specialize in a branch of the business. I’m basically… --- ## [Switching from an Ins Company to a Consulting Firm](https://community.goactuary.com/t/switching-from-an-ins-company-to-a-consulting-firm/12813)
**Author:** [@Fred\_F](https://community.goactuary.com/u/Fred_F)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2026, 11:52am UTC](https://community.goactuary.com/t/switching-from-an-ins-company-to-a-consulting-firm/12813 "2026-07-20T11:52:24Z")
Most of the discussion about joining consulting I’ve seen on here and Reddit is for students concerned about study time and work/life balance. I’m an FSA with management experience. I’ve spend all of my career so far wit… --- ## [Recruiter Discussion](https://community.goactuary.com/t/recruiter-discussion/1690)
**Author:** [@Bingpot](https://community.goactuary.com/u/Bingpot)\ **Replies:** 84\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2026, 8:30pm UTC](https://community.goactuary.com/t/recruiter-discussion/1690 "2026-05-18T20:30:22Z")
Does anyone have any good/bad experiences with specific recruiters? What should one look for in a recruiter? When should a recruiter be used? --- ## [Recruiters and Higher level positions](https://community.goactuary.com/t/recruiters-and-higher-level-positions/7626)
**Author:** [@Climbing\_Bum](https://community.goactuary.com/u/Climbing_Bum)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2026, 4:26pm UTC](https://community.goactuary.com/t/recruiters-and-higher-level-positions/7626 "2026-05-12T16:26:43Z")
Not happy with some things at my current position and thinking about beginning the search. Think FSA 10-20 years experience. Wondering what the thoughts here on using a recruiter vs searching for yourself. A few questio… --- ## [Fintech Startup Hiring a Founding Actuary](https://community.goactuary.com/t/fintech-startup-hiring-a-founding-actuary/12701)
**Author:** [@corgi](https://community.goactuary.com/u/corgi)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2026, 3:15pm UTC](https://community.goactuary.com/t/fintech-startup-hiring-a-founding-actuary/12701 "2026-04-17T15:15:21Z")
Hi! I’m hiring a Founding Actuary at Corgi, an insurance company focused on building RRGs and captives. We’ve raised $108M and are in the process of standing up our first insurance entities. This would be our first in-h… --- ## [Remote working while traveling](https://community.goactuary.com/t/remote-working-while-traveling/5609)
**Author:** [@WhenFCAS](https://community.goactuary.com/u/WhenFCAS)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2026, 1:25am UTC](https://community.goactuary.com/t/remote-working-while-traveling/5609 "2026-03-31T01:25:58Z")
HI everyone, Is it legally possible for companies to allow you to work remotely anywhere in the world? I was told that companies can only let you work remotely in states/countries where they have offices. Is this true? … --- ## [2026 Bonuses Survey](https://community.goactuary.com/t/2026-bonuses-survey/12605)
**Author:** [@Ted\_Hoffman](https://community.goactuary.com/u/Ted_Hoffman)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2026, 11:53am UTC](https://community.goactuary.com/t/2026-bonuses-survey/12605 "2026-03-19T11:53:08Z")
I guess I could create a poll, but there’s probably 2 pieces to it: What did you get as a % of your \[base?\] salary, and How did this year’s bonus compare to last year’s That’s messy to do in 1 poll, and 2 arguably clo… --- ## [2026 Raises Poll](https://community.goactuary.com/t/2026-raises-poll/12602)
**Author:** [@Ted\_Hoffman](https://community.goactuary.com/u/Ted_Hoffman)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2026, 12:25pm UTC](https://community.goactuary.com/t/2026-raises-poll/12602 "2026-03-18T12:25:51Z")
Let’s try this again, this time without votes being public. \[The interns responsible for putting together the original version of this year’s thread have been sacked.\] Bonuses can be a separate poll if needed, but I don… --- ## [Remote roles internationally - are my only options just these AI shops?](https://community.goactuary.com/t/remote-roles-internationally-are-my-only-options-just-these-ai-shops/12548)
**Author:** [@KnifeySpooney](https://community.goactuary.com/u/KnifeySpooney)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2026, 7:13pm UTC](https://community.goactuary.com/t/remote-roles-internationally-are-my-only-options-just-these-ai-shops/12548 "2026-03-03T19:13:21Z")
I’m outside the US on sabbatical from work now… thanks to my job at my previous company I grew sick enough in more ways than one. But I’m not ready to jump back into full-time just yet, so I’m in this an odd flux state s… --- ## [The Future of Actuarial Salaries (SOA)](https://community.goactuary.com/t/the-future-of-actuarial-salaries-soa/9383)
**Author:** [@Chaduary](https://community.goactuary.com/u/Chaduary)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2024, 4:08pm UTC](https://community.goactuary.com/t/the-future-of-actuarial-salaries-soa/9383 "2024-09-05T16:08:10Z")
What do you guys feel the future of the actuarial field is in terms of salary? When I was first hired 5 years ago, I started at ~70k. Now that I am involved in hiring discussions, I am surprised to see that this is abo… --- ## [Experiences Going Solo](https://community.goactuary.com/t/experiences-going-solo/12295)
**Author:** [@RetirementActuary](https://community.goactuary.com/u/RetirementActuary)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2025, 5:27pm UTC](https://community.goactuary.com/t/experiences-going-solo/12295 "2025-10-10T17:27:53Z")
Hello, I’m a US retirement actuary with around 20 years of experience. I’ve worked at a large consulting firm, I’ve worked at a small consulting firm. I’m contemplating a change, perhaps even going off and starting my ow… --- ## [Marketing Actuaries](https://community.goactuary.com/t/marketing-actuaries/6118)
**Author:** [@Cooke](https://community.goactuary.com/u/Cooke)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2025, 2:24pm UTC](https://community.goactuary.com/t/marketing-actuaries/6118 "2025-09-03T14:24:29Z")
I found this article interesting. When I started working in the 1970’s it was common for Canadian insurance companies to have actuaries in marketing roles. My company had actuaries in every function: even the Executive V… --- ## [Associate Actuary at American Modern Insurance, a MunichRe company](https://community.goactuary.com/t/associate-actuary-at-american-modern-insurance-a-munichre-company/12185)
**Author:** [@sfischesser](https://community.goactuary.com/u/sfischesser)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2025, 11:06pm UTC](https://community.goactuary.com/t/associate-actuary-at-american-modern-insurance-a-munichre-company/12185 "2025-08-18T23:06:37Z")
Grow Your Career as an Associate Actuary: Take on new challenges with American Modern Insurance. We have two opportunities: Associate Actuary on our Pricing team, and a Claims Actuary with our Reserving team Location: … --- ## [Pricing Actuary - Raleigh, NC](https://community.goactuary.com/t/pricing-actuary-raleigh-nc/10373)
**Author:** [@ALivelySedative](https://community.goactuary.com/u/ALivelySedative)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2025, 1:00am UTC](https://community.goactuary.com/t/pricing-actuary-raleigh-nc/10373 "2025-06-19T01:00:51Z")
Come work with me. :slight\_smile: If you have a reasonable amount of experience with predictive modeling (on personal lines especially), and the idea of shaping a new policy system and data structures around such models … --- ## [2025 Raises Poll](https://community.goactuary.com/t/2025-raises-poll/10009)
**Author:** [@The\_Polymath](https://community.goactuary.com/u/The_Polymath)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2025, 5:32pm UTC](https://community.goactuary.com/t/2025-raises-poll/10009 "2025-06-13T17:32:01Z")
Its that time of the year again…how big was your annual raise for 2025? poll --- ## [Experienced Qualified Actuary Vacancies](https://community.goactuary.com/t/experienced-qualified-actuary-vacancies/10270)
**Author:** [@actuarylist](https://community.goactuary.com/u/actuarylist)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2025, 1:36am UTC](https://community.goactuary.com/t/experienced-qualified-actuary-vacancies/10270 "2025-05-16T01:36:20Z")
Discover experienced qualified actuary vacancies on Actuary List. Whether you’re looking to take on senior roles or seeking new challenges, explore top opportunities with leading employers. Find positions that match your… --- ## [Senior Actuary Jobs: Explore High-Paying Opportunities Today!](https://community.goactuary.com/t/senior-actuary-jobs-explore-high-paying-opportunities-today/10180)
**Author:** [@actuarylist](https://community.goactuary.com/u/actuarylist)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2025, 7:21am UTC](https://community.goactuary.com/t/senior-actuary-jobs-explore-high-paying-opportunities-today/10180 "2025-03-21T07:21:59Z")
Find the best Senior Actuary Jobs with top companies Explore high-paying opportunities in risk management, insurance, and financial analysis. Advance your career with senior-level roles that offer leadership, strategic d… --- ## [The Smarter Way to Find Actuarial Jobs 🚀](https://community.goactuary.com/t/the-smarter-way-to-find-actuarial-jobs/10075)
**Author:** [@actuarylist](https://community.goactuary.com/u/actuarylist)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2025, 5:31pm UTC](https://community.goactuary.com/t/the-smarter-way-to-find-actuarial-jobs/10075 "2025-03-10T17:31:36Z")
Hey everyone, I built www.ActuaryList.com – a job board featuring live actuarial roles across the World. Here’s why I created it: :white\_check\_mark: Salary transparency matters – With new laws requiring salary ranges, … --- ## [Searching for a VP - Life Actuary with a clear path to becoming our Chief Actuary in the near future](https://community.goactuary.com/t/searching-for-a-vp-life-actuary-with-a-clear-path-to-becoming-our-chief-actuary-in-the-near-future/9988)
**Author:** [@kathera](https://community.goactuary.com/u/kathera)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2025, 10:25pm UTC](https://community.goactuary.com/t/searching-for-a-vp-life-actuary-with-a-clear-path-to-becoming-our-chief-actuary-in-the-near-future/9988 "2025-02-13T22:25:10Z")
Continental General is growing, and we’re looking for an experienced VP - Life Actuary to join our team in Austin, TX (Hybrid: 3 days in-office). Potential to become the Chief Actuary. :small\_blue\_diamond: Salary Range:… --- ## [Aaaad](https://community.goactuary.com/t/aaaad/4910)
**Author:** [@An\_actuary](https://community.goactuary.com/u/An_actuary)\ **Replies:** 127\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2024, 3:49am UTC](https://community.goactuary.com/t/aaaad/4910 "2024-04-14T03:49:21Z")
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**Author:** [@jerrytuttle](https://community.goactuary.com/u/jerrytuttle)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2024, 7:59pm UTC](https://community.goactuary.com/t/should-management-inform-you-that-they-are-hiring-to-replace-your-boss/9857 "2024-12-30T19:59:06Z")
Question for people in the workplace: Suppose you are a senior member of a workgroup, but not the boss. Your boss is taking a different role in the organization, although you don’t know that, so the boss position is no… --- ## [P&C actuarial employers near Sacramento?](https://community.goactuary.com/t/p-c-actuarial-employers-near-sacramento/9779)
**Author:** [@epistemus](https://community.goactuary.com/u/epistemus)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2024, 2:40am UTC](https://community.goactuary.com/t/p-c-actuarial-employers-near-sacramento/9779 "2024-11-19T02:40:06Z")
Hello! Our family may need to move to the Sacramento area for an employment opportunity(not me.) If this is a move we follow up with, i’d move out with my current full time remote job, but may want a local employer dow… --- ## [Resume review request](https://community.goactuary.com/t/resume-review-request/9692)
**Author:** [@SpaceLobster](https://community.goactuary.com/u/SpaceLobster)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2024, 2:10pm UTC](https://community.goactuary.com/t/resume-review-request/9692 "2024-10-17T14:10:21Z")
A UWaterloo actsci student asked me to post their resume for review. I figured you folks would have some useful advice. I’ll drop them a link to this thread with your comments. --- ## [Multiple recruiters on same role common?](https://community.goactuary.com/t/multiple-recruiters-on-same-role-common/9621)
**Author:** [@Snikelfritz](https://community.goactuary.com/u/Snikelfritz)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2024, 12:35pm UTC](https://community.goactuary.com/t/multiple-recruiters-on-same-role-common/9621 "2024-09-07T12:35:02Z")
I had two recruiters approach me for the same role. Seems odd to me a company would engage multiple recruiters like that. Makes me wonder if one or the other is hoping to “poach” the role and just present candidates. I w… --- ## [AVP, Managing Actuary Opportunity in our Enterprise Data & Analytics department](https://community.goactuary.com/t/avp-managing-actuary-opportunity-in-our-enterprise-data-analytics-department/9620)
**Author:** [@sfischesser](https://community.goactuary.com/u/sfischesser)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2024, 2:01am UTC](https://community.goactuary.com/t/avp-managing-actuary-opportunity-in-our-enterprise-data-analytics-department/9620 "2024-09-06T02:01:21Z")
Title: AVP - Sr. Managing Actuary in our Enterprise Data & Analytics department Location: current schedule is hybrid (40-50% in the Amelia, Ohio office) American Modern Insurance Group, Inc., a Munich Re company, is a … --- ## [Associate Actuary Opportunity](https://community.goactuary.com/t/associate-actuary-opportunity/9191)
**Author:** [@sfischesser](https://community.goactuary.com/u/sfischesser)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2024, 2:32am UTC](https://community.goactuary.com/t/associate-actuary-opportunity/9191 "2024-04-02T02:32:07Z")
American Modern Insurance Group, Inc., a Munich Re company, is a widely recognized specialty insurance leader that delivers products and services for residential property – such as manufactured homes and specialty dwelli… --- ## [Actuarial Associate or Associate Actuary - Louisiana Legislative Auditor - Baton Rouge, LA](https://community.goactuary.com/t/actuarial-associate-or-associate-actuary-louisiana-legislative-auditor-baton-rouge-la/8188)
**Author:** [@LLA\_Jobs](https://community.goactuary.com/u/LLA_Jobs)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2024, 4:40pm UTC](https://community.goactuary.com/t/actuarial-associate-or-associate-actuary-louisiana-legislative-auditor-baton-rouge-la/8188 "2024-06-02T16:40:23Z")
https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3666064132 OUR MISSION To foster accountability and transparency in Louisiana government by providing the Legislature and others with audit services, fiscal advice, and other useful i… [Next page](https://community.goactuary.com/c/career-topics/9.md?page=1)