Full-Time

Senior Staff Actuary

Posted on 4/16/2025

HCSC

HCSC

Health insurance provider in multiple states

Compensation Overview

$90.9k - $164.2k/yr

+ Annual Incentive Bonus

Senior

Chicago, IL, USA + 1 more

More locations: Richardson, TX, USA

Category
Insurance
Finance & Banking
Required Skills
Word/Pages/Docs
Data Analysis
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in actuarial science, Mathematics, Statistics or Economics. Other Bachelor (or higher) Degrees may be considered.
  • Associate of the Society of Actuaries (ASA) and Membership in the American Academy of Actuaries (MAAA). Compliance with the membership requirements for each professional designation.
  • At least 5 years of actuarial experience in the health insurance or related field.
  • Verbal and written communications skills to prepare effective documentation, facilitate training and development, and participate in presentations.
  • PC proficiency to include Word and Excel.
Responsibilities
  • Develops complicated models and teaches others how to develop models. Ensures that the modeling is being done appropriately, efficiently and in a timely manner.
  • Complies with all applicable compliance requirements and all Actuarial Standards of Practice.
  • Communicates effectively within the Finance Division. Ensures that presentations are accurate, effective, and completed on time. Has ability to develop written and oral presentations that clearly drive the delivery of information for decision making.
  • Represent Actuarial as Subject Matter Expert on assigned projects, leadership meetings and corporate committees.
  • Coach less experienced actuarial staff.
  • Maintain and further develop knowledge and skills for increasingly complex scenarios and models.
  • Responsible for actuarial analysis, pricing and/or forecasting of a product, line, network or similar component (ex. state, line of business, market segment, product, tool, etc….)and final work product, including data, assumptions, methodology, limitations and recommendations Provide actuarial report, opinion or finding as needed.
  • Develops all internal (Actuarial) and external (other areas within the Company) relationships necessary to accomplish goals.
  • Understands basic business and actuarial concepts and models. Deeply understands certain actuarial areas and/or at least one business segment.
  • Manage projects that may include non-Actuarial departments by determining appropriate scenarios, data, assumptions, methodology, analysis, modeling, recommendations and next steps.
  • Ensures that continuous improvements are being made in the various work being managed.
Desired Qualifications
  • Access, SQL, Visual Basic or other programming skills.

HCSC provides health insurance services across five states: Illinois, Montana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. The company offers a variety of health insurance plans designed for individuals, families, and businesses, ensuring that different healthcare needs are met. HCSC generates revenue through premiums paid by its members and focuses on delivering quality care. The company also invests in health and wellness programs aimed at reducing healthcare costs and improving the health outcomes of its members. With nearly 100 years of experience, HCSC stands out from its competitors by emphasizing compassion and a commitment to innovation in the healthcare sector.

Company Size

N/A

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$511.7M

Headquarters

Chicago, Illinois

Founded

1936

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Telehealth adoption is rising, benefiting HCSC's digital health initiatives.
  • AI integration in claims processing offers potential cost savings for HCSC.
  • The Medicare Advantage market's growth supports HCSC's recent acquisition of Cigna's businesses.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from digital health platforms could lead to market cannibalization.
  • Expansion into the Medicare market may expose HCSC to regulatory scrutiny.
  • Opening a new office in Houston may lead to increased operational costs.

What makes HCSC unique

  • HCSC offers tailored health insurance plans across five states, enhancing customer satisfaction.
  • The company invests in health and wellness programs to improve member outcomes.
  • HCSC's acquisition of Cigna's Medicare businesses expands its capabilities in the growing Medicare market.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Disability Insurance

Supplemental Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Development Budget

Company News

HCSC
Feb 3rd, 2025
Newsroom | Community Health

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Benzinga
Jan 14th, 2025
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HCSC
Nov 25th, 2024
Newsroom | News Releases

New Mexico is the third state where HCSC has launched the expanded Maternal and Infant Health Initiative.

HCSC
Aug 30th, 2024
Newsroom | Company News

Gen Z names HCSC a top company to work for.

PR Newswire
May 15th, 2024
Health Care Service Corporation Is Expanding In Texas

New Houston Office to Open in 2025CHICAGO, May 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Health Care Service Corporation is advancing its strategy to expand into neighborhoods where it can benefit from the skilled workforce in those communities and drive economic growth. The company has leased a 132,000 sq ft office building in Southwest Houston, Texas and will be creating opportunities to offer jobs in the local community.Health Care Service Corporation Is Expanding in Texas: New Houston Office to Open in 2025 Post this"We take a broad view of what it means to be healthy. Our commitment to expanding access to whole person health with compassion and innovation means that we consider the economic impact we make in our communities," said Opella Ernest, M.D., President, HCSC Markets. "As we grow our business, we are making intentional investments to create job opportunities that can benefit local residents and empower them to reinvest in the areas where they live."The new Houston location is at 8101 W. Sam Houston Parkway South. Buildout is expected to be completed as soon as January 2025.The new Houston site will be HCSC's latest expansion creating opportunities for individuals and businesses in the communities it serves