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Overview
Join Nationwide’s Pet business unit as an Actuary and help us protect what matters most—our customers’ beloved pets. In this role, you’ll combine analytical expertise with innovative thinking to design and price products that deliver real value to pet owners. Our team is collaborative, forward‑thinking, and passionate about creating solutions that make pet insurance accessible and reliable.
What You’ll Do
Build and maintain actuarial models that guide pricing, valuation, and financial projections for pet insurance products.
Analyze complex data to uncover trends, assess risk, and support strategic decisions.
Partner with cross‑functional teams to develop new products and ensure competitive pricing.
Prepare clear, actionable insights and recommendations for leadership to drive business growth.
Contribute to a culture of collaboration and innovation through peer reviews and knowledge sharing.
What We’re Looking For
Bachelor’s degree in actuarial science, mathematics, statistics, or a related field.
ASA or ACAS designation required; FSA/FCAS designation preferred or actively in progress.
4–7 years of actuarial experience, ideally in insurance or financial services.
Strong technical skills in actuarial software, Microsoft Office (including VBA), and programming languages like R, Python, or SQL.
Excellent problem‑solving and communication skills, with the ability to thrive in a dynamic, team‑oriented environment.
Key Responsibilities
Compile, categorize, and analyze sophisticated data sets.
Build complicated testing tools and conduct detailed analysis of product calculations.
Construct, maintain, and perform actuarial, projection, and valuation models.
Build financial reporting tools and complete analysis.
Price and implement products.
Conduct complicated risk analysis.
Establish reserves and other valuation items under multiple accounting regimes (statutory, GAAP, and tax) for products.
Perform reinsurance analysis and pricing.
Craft effective communication strategies and recommendations to leadership. Develop supporting documentation.
Lead cross‑functional peer reviews to increase collaboration, ensure quality work, and drive innovation.
Build business relationships and lead cross‑functional communication with team members, customers, and business partners.
Lead onboarding and training for new associates on standard work processes. Assist in creating new training materials.
May perform other responsibilities as assigned.
Reporting Relationships Reports to an Actuarial, Analytics, or Risk Management leader.
Typical Skills and Experiences Education Undergraduate degree in actuarial science, mathematics, statistics, or similar background requiring modeling, programming, or quantitative analysis.
License/Certification/Designation Generally attained ASA and is actively enrolled in the Actuarial Development Program; working towards FSA or recently attained FSA. Please refer to the Nationwide Life Insurance Company Actuarial Development Program for additional information.
Experience Typically, four to seven years of actuarial experience.
Knowledge, Abilities and Skills Proven knowledge of actuarial business functions, statistical methods of analysis, actuarial models, actuarial software and databases. Proficient in Microsoft Office products (including VBA within Access and Excel), analytical software (such as Tableau), and programming languages. Should have basic competencies including: command skills, strategic agility, delegation, motivating others, business perspective, and accounting. Should have highly‑developed competencies for: business understanding, problem solving, customer focus, dealing with ambiguity, drive for results, and learning ability.
Values Regularly and consistently demonstrates Nationwide Values.
Job Conditions Overtime Eligibility: Not Eligible (Exempt)
Working Conditions: Normal office environment.
ADA: The above statements cover what are generally believed to be principal and essential functions of this job. Specific circumstances may allow or require some people assigned to the job to perform a somewhat different combination of duties.
Benefits We have an array of benefits to fit your needs, including medical/dental/vision; life insurance, short and long term disability coverage; paid time off with newly hired associates receiving a minimum of 18 days paid time off each full calendar year prorated quarterly based on hire date; nine paid holidays; 8 hours of Lifetime paid time off; 8 hours of Unity Day paid time off; 401(k) with company match; company‑paid pension plan; business casual attire; and more. To learn more about the benefits we offer, click here.
We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer Nationwide is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels challenged, appreciated, respected and engaged. Nationwide prohibits discrimination and harassment and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to any characteristic (or classification) protected by applicable law.
We currently anticipate accepting applications until 01/17/2026. However, we encourage early submissions, as the posting may close sooner if a strong candidate slate is identified before the deadline.
This position could be filled within any of the lower 48 U.S. states.
Nationwide pays on a geographic‑specific salary structure. The national salary range for Sr Consultant, Actuarial - NF: $118,000.00–$222,000.00. The expected starting salary range: $118,000.00–$178,000.00.
Nationwide is an equal‑opportunity, affirmative action employer. This statement applies to all job categories.
To promote a smoke‑free workplace, Nationwide complies with the Iowa Smokefree Air Act. Smoking is prohibited in all enclosed areas on or around company premises and company‑issued vehicles. A designated smoking area exists at each individual location.
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What You’ll Do
Build and maintain actuarial models that guide pricing, valuation, and financial projections for pet insurance products.
Analyze complex data to uncover trends, assess risk, and support strategic decisions.
Partner with cross‑functional teams to develop new products and ensure competitive pricing.
Prepare clear, actionable insights and recommendations for leadership to drive business growth.
Contribute to a culture of collaboration and innovation through peer reviews and knowledge sharing.
What We’re Looking For
Bachelor’s degree in actuarial science, mathematics, statistics, or a related field.
ASA or ACAS designation required; FSA/FCAS designation preferred or actively in progress.
4–7 years of actuarial experience, ideally in insurance or financial services.
Strong technical skills in actuarial software, Microsoft Office (including VBA), and programming languages like R, Python, or SQL.
Excellent problem‑solving and communication skills, with the ability to thrive in a dynamic, team‑oriented environment.
Key Responsibilities
Compile, categorize, and analyze sophisticated data sets.
Build complicated testing tools and conduct detailed analysis of product calculations.
Construct, maintain, and perform actuarial, projection, and valuation models.
Build financial reporting tools and complete analysis.
Price and implement products.
Conduct complicated risk analysis.
Establish reserves and other valuation items under multiple accounting regimes (statutory, GAAP, and tax) for products.
Perform reinsurance analysis and pricing.
Craft effective communication strategies and recommendations to leadership. Develop supporting documentation.
Lead cross‑functional peer reviews to increase collaboration, ensure quality work, and drive innovation.
Build business relationships and lead cross‑functional communication with team members, customers, and business partners.
Lead onboarding and training for new associates on standard work processes. Assist in creating new training materials.
May perform other responsibilities as assigned.
Reporting Relationships Reports to an Actuarial, Analytics, or Risk Management leader.
Typical Skills and Experiences Education Undergraduate degree in actuarial science, mathematics, statistics, or similar background requiring modeling, programming, or quantitative analysis.
License/Certification/Designation Generally attained ASA and is actively enrolled in the Actuarial Development Program; working towards FSA or recently attained FSA. Please refer to the Nationwide Life Insurance Company Actuarial Development Program for additional information.
Experience Typically, four to seven years of actuarial experience.
Knowledge, Abilities and Skills Proven knowledge of actuarial business functions, statistical methods of analysis, actuarial models, actuarial software and databases. Proficient in Microsoft Office products (including VBA within Access and Excel), analytical software (such as Tableau), and programming languages. Should have basic competencies including: command skills, strategic agility, delegation, motivating others, business perspective, and accounting. Should have highly‑developed competencies for: business understanding, problem solving, customer focus, dealing with ambiguity, drive for results, and learning ability.
Values Regularly and consistently demonstrates Nationwide Values.
Job Conditions Overtime Eligibility: Not Eligible (Exempt)
Working Conditions: Normal office environment.
ADA: The above statements cover what are generally believed to be principal and essential functions of this job. Specific circumstances may allow or require some people assigned to the job to perform a somewhat different combination of duties.
Benefits We have an array of benefits to fit your needs, including medical/dental/vision; life insurance, short and long term disability coverage; paid time off with newly hired associates receiving a minimum of 18 days paid time off each full calendar year prorated quarterly based on hire date; nine paid holidays; 8 hours of Lifetime paid time off; 8 hours of Unity Day paid time off; 401(k) with company match; company‑paid pension plan; business casual attire; and more. To learn more about the benefits we offer, click here.
We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer Nationwide is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels challenged, appreciated, respected and engaged. Nationwide prohibits discrimination and harassment and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to any characteristic (or classification) protected by applicable law.
We currently anticipate accepting applications until 01/17/2026. However, we encourage early submissions, as the posting may close sooner if a strong candidate slate is identified before the deadline.
This position could be filled within any of the lower 48 U.S. states.
Nationwide pays on a geographic‑specific salary structure. The national salary range for Sr Consultant, Actuarial - NF: $118,000.00–$222,000.00. The expected starting salary range: $118,000.00–$178,000.00.
Nationwide is an equal‑opportunity, affirmative action employer. This statement applies to all job categories.
To promote a smoke‑free workplace, Nationwide complies with the Iowa Smokefree Air Act. Smoking is prohibited in all enclosed areas on or around company premises and company‑issued vehicles. A designated smoking area exists at each individual location.
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