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Product Actuary/ Associate Actuary - Life Insurance

Protective Life Insurance Company
life insurance, vision insurance, parental leave, paid time off, 401(k)
United States, Alabama, Birmingham
2801 U.S. 280 (Show on map)
Oct 24, 2025
The work we do has an impact on millions of lives, and you can be a part of it. We help protect our customers against life's uncertainties. Regardless of where you work within the company, you'll be helping provide protection and peace of mind when our customers need it most. Protective Life is seeking a strategic and analytical Actuary or Associate Actuary to join our Protection Division's Product Development team. This role is ideal for a collaborative and forward-thinking actuary who thrives in a dynamic environment focused on modernizing life insurance offerings for profitable growth. You'll work closely with product management, implementation, and competitive intelligence teams to lead pricing initiatives, financial modeling, and governance communications that support Protective's mission to offer affordable protection to millions of families. Key Responsibilities: Lead pricing and development of life insurance products aligned with financial goals, marketing strategies, and risk appetite. Model and analyze product financials (Statutory and GAAP) and associated risks. Ensure strong model controls and documentation in compliance with internal Pricing Standards. Present findings and recommendations to senior leadership to support governance and strategic decisions. Guide Competitive Intelligence efforts to support product development with relevant market data. Manage cross-functional projects including product implementation, legal and compliance support, reinsurance, and marketing. Support acquisition due diligence and integration of new business. Mentor junior team members and foster a collaborative, growth-oriented environment. Uphold Actuarial Standards of Practice with integrity and professionalism. Skills, Abilities & Knowledge Required: Deep understanding of life insurance and annuity actuarial principles. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Advanced Excel and data management proficiency. Excellent communication skills-able to translate complex actuarial concepts for diverse audiences. Proven ability to lead through change and collaborate across departments. Familiarity with Principle-Based Reserving (PBR) and MG-ALFA modeling software is a plus. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or related field. Associate of the Society of Actuaries (ASA) required; Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (FSA) preferred with current Continuing Professional Development (CPD) compliance. Minimum of 5 years of actuarial experience in life insurance pricing or a closely related function. Strong technical expertise in financial modeling and actuarial analysis. Protective's targeted salary range for this position is $94,000 to $170,000. Actual salaries may vary depending on factors, including but not limited to, job location, skills, and experience. The range listed is just one component of Protective's total compensation package for employees. This position also offers additional incentive opportunities through an annual incentive based on individual and Company performance. #ind123 #LI-AP1 Employee Benefits: We aim to protect the wellbeing of our employees and their families with a broad benefits offering. In addition to offering comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance, we support emotional wellbeing through mental health benefits and an employee assistance program. Work/life balance is important and Protective offers a variety of paid time away benefits ( e.g. , paid time off, paid parental leave, short-term disability, and a cultural observance day). The financial health of our employees is just as important as physical and emotional health. Some of the financial wellbeing benefits include contributions to healthcare accounts, a pension plan, and a 401(k) plan with Company matching. All employees are encouraged to protect their overall wellbeing by engaging in ProHealth Rewards, Protective's platform to improve wellbeing while earning cash rewards. Eligibility for certain benefits may vary by position in accordance with the terms of the Company's benefit plans. Accommodations for Applicants with a Disability : If you require an accommodation to complete the application and recruitment process due to a disability, please email eric.hess@protective.com. This information will be held in confidence and used only to determine an appropriate accommodation for the application and recruitment process. Please note that the above email is solely for individuals with disabilities requesting an accommodation. General employment questions should not be sent through this process. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to being inclusive and attracting, retaining, and growing an inclusive workforce.