Actuary 2 or Actuary 3

This recruitment will remain open until November 6 2026. The agency reserves the right to make a hiring decision at any time after the initial screening date on November 6 2026. It is in the applicants best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.

Make a Difference: Protect Consumers & Join Our Dynamic Team!

The Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC) seeks a qualified individual for the Actuary 2 or Actuary 3 position. This role is within the Rates Forms & Provider Networks Division (P&C Actuarial Services) and is based out of our Tumwater Office .

We are an employer of choice! Heres why:

• Meaningful work : Ensure a healthy insurance market & protect Washington consumers.
• Impactful career : Make a daily difference in the lives of countless Washingtonians.
• Small agency big opportunities : Gain a holistic understanding of our mission and build strong relationships with colleagues.
• Diversity equity and inclusion: OIC is committed to ensuring that all employees enjoy a respectful safe and supportive working environment - by fostering the inclusion of people from all backgrounds cultures and attributes.

About the Position

The Actuary 2/ Actuary 3 position offers an opportunity to put actuarial expertise to work for the public good. As part of the Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC) this position plays a critical role in protecting consumers promoting a fair and competitive insurance marketplace and supporting the financial stability of Washingtons insurance industry. By combining technical actuarial expertise regulatory oversight and team leadership the Actuary 2/ Actuary 3 helps ensure that insurance rates are actuarially sound legally compliant and supported by appropriate data and analysis.

This position offers a unique opportunity to apply property and casualty actuarial knowledge beyond traditional insurance business objectives and make a meaningful difference in the lives of Washington residents. Responsibilities include evaluating complex rate and rule filings analyzing insurer reserves and financial conditions and collaborating with insurance companies financial examiners legal professionals and other regulatory partners to address emerging issues and strengthen consumer protections. The position also leads and mentors actuarial analysts supports regulatory policy and rulemaking and helps improve the tools and processes that make insurance regulation more effective and efficient.

For an experienced actuary seeking to broaden their impact this role offers the opportunity to take on complex analytical challenges exercise independent professional judgment develop others and contribute to decisions that affect the insurance marketplace statewide. By bringing rigorous analysis sound actuarial principles and a commitment to public service together the Actuary 2/ Actuary 3 helps advance the OICs mission to protect consumers the public interest and Washingtons economy through fair and efficient regulation of the insurance industry.

This recruitment may be used to establish a qualified pool of candidates for Actuary 2 or 3 vacancies in the next sixty days.

This is a Washington General Service position. The monthly salary range for this position is:

Actuary 2 Level: $9478 - $12742

Actuary 3 Level: $12129 - $16317

Benefits & Perks

• Comprehensive benefits package: Health dental vision retirement paid leave (vacation sick etc.) and much more!
• Supportive work environment: We value diversity professional growth and collaborative atmosphere.
• Wellness programs: Invest in your well-being with on-site resources and initiatives.
• Work-life balance: Flexible schedules with telework opportunities.
• Public service fulfillment: Contribute to a cause that matters and feel the satisfaction of serving the public good.
• Training & Development: Continuously learn and grow with tuition reimbursement Public Service Loan Forgiveness and other programs.
• Free parking (Tumwater) & Public transportation pass (Thurston County): Save on commuting costs.
• And more! Explore our website for additional benefits:

The duties of the position include but are not limited to:

• Review and make regulatory decisions on complex property and casualty (P&C) and Title insurance rate and rule filings to ensure compliance with Washington State and applicable federal laws and actuarial standards.
• Conduct independent actuarial analyses to evaluate proposed insurance rates methodologies and supporting data to determine whether rates are actuarially justified.
• Perform actuarial analyses of insurer loss reserves financial statements and statements of actuarial opinion to support financial examinations and oversight of domestic P&C and Title insurance companies.
• Prepare detailed actuarial analyses reports and regulatory correspondence to communicate findings identify deficiencies and support sound regulatory decisions.
• Collaborate with insurance company actuaries financial examiners financial analysts and other regulatory partners to resolve filing issues discuss findings and strengthen insurance industry oversight.
• Lead supervise and mentor actuarial analysts by assigning and reviewing work providing technical guidance establishing performance expectations and supporting professional development.
• Oversee staff performance workload priorities training and development to promote a collaborative team environment and ensure timely accurate and high-quality work.
• Manage the Title Statistical Agent contract and oversee the timely and accurate preparation of the annual Title report including reviewing deliverables approving invoices and addressing reporting issues.
• Contribute actuarial expertise to legislative bill analysis fiscal notes rulemaking regulatory guidance and the development of tools and processes that improve insurance filing efficiency.
• Serve as a technical resource to agency staff participate in relevant industry and regulatory working groups and collaborate with appropriate teams to address potential compliance concerns and support consumer protection efforts.

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At the Actuary 2 Level :

Required Qualifications :

• Must meet current general U.S. Qualification Standards as published by the American Academy of Actuaries (AAA).
• Associate of the Casualty Actuarial Society (ACAS)

AND EITHER:

• Option A: A bachelors degree and four (4) years of property & casualty actuarial experience

OR

• Option B: Seven (7) years of property & casualty actuarial experience

Preferred/Desired Qualifications:

• A Bachelors degree involving major study in actuarial science insurance mathematics accounting or other relevant field.
• Current member in the American Academy of Actuaries.
• Intermediate level MS Office Suite skills (Word Outlook PowerPoint)
• Expert level of skill with MS Excel
• Intermediate skill with data and analytics using state-of-the-art tools (e.g. R Python SQL SAS)

At the Actuary 3 Level :

Required Qualifications:

• Must meet current general U.S. Qualification Standards as published by the American Academy of Actuaries (AAA).

AND EITHER:

Option A:

• Associate of the Casualty Actuarial Society (ACAS)

AND EITHER:

• A bachelors degree and seven (7) years of property & casualty actuarial experience

OR

• Eleven (11) years of property & casualty actuarial experience

OR

Option B:

• Fellow of the Casualty Actuarial Society (FCAS)

AND EITHER:

• A bachelors degree and six (6) years of property & casualty actuarial experience

OR

• Ten (10) years of property & casualty actuarial experience

Preferred/Desired Qualifications:

• A Bachelors degree involving major study in actuarial science insurance mathematics accounting or other relevant field.
• Current member in the American Academy of Actuaries.
• Intermediate level MS Office Suite skills (Word Outlook PowerPoint)
• Expert level of skill with MS Excel
• Intermediate skill with data and analytics using state-of-the-art tools (e.g. R Python SQL SAS)

Ready to join us

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Submit your application today and take the first step towards a rewarding career at the OIC!

Cover Letter: Required

Resume: Required

• This position is represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).

• Wage/salary depends on qualifications or state rules of compensation (if currently a state employee).
• State law (RCW 48.02.0905) prohibits employees of the OIC from having any interest directly or indirectly in an insurance company other than as a policyholder. This prohibition includes the receipt of renewal commissions. If employment is accepted with this agency you agree to abide by this state law.
• Prior to a new hire a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicants suitability and competence to perform in the position.
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