If you’re in HR or talent acquisition, you already know that hiring actuaries is a whole different ballgame. This is one of the most specialized talent markets out there, and the competition is fierce.
At DW Simpson, we’ve spent decades helping companies like yours find, attract, and land actuarial talent. When you treat us as a true recruiting partner, you get strategic value that goes beyond “time saved.” Here’s why.
1. Get Compensation Right the First Time
We all know compensation packages can make or break a hire. But in the actuarial world, benchmarks shift quickly. That’s where our Annual Actuarial Salary Survey comes in, it’s the most trusted actuarial salary survey across the industry.
Here’s what we’ve seen recently:
- Mid-level actuaries (4–10 years) are seeing steady salary growth—6–8% increases year over year.
- Actuaries with strong programming and modeling skills can command 10–15% more than those in more traditional roles.
- With remote work erasing regional pay gaps, candidates are looking at national benchmarks, not just local averages.
With our data in your corner, you can put together offers that are competitive, and avoid losing candidates to counteroffers.
2. Market Insights You Can Actually Use
Salary/compensation data is just one piece of the puzzle. Our team regularly shares trends and recruiting outlooks designed specifically for actuarial hiring.
A few recent insights we’ve published:
- Unemployment among actuaries is under 1%, meaning supply is extremely tight.
- Relocation is getting harder as housing and interest rates impact candidate willingness to move.
- Hybrid work, tech skills, and emerging risks (climate, ESG, cyber) are shaping what actuaries want in their next role.
Instead of reacting to changes, you’ll be ready to adjust your strategy ahead of the curve.
3. Reduce the Risk of a Bad Fit
Actuarial roles are complex. You’re not just looking for someone with the right exams passed, you need people who can:
- Communicate results to non-technical stakeholders
- Apply domain expertise (life, health, pensions, P&C, etc.)
- Bring technical depth in modeling, programming, and analytics
Our recruiters focus on the actuarial world. We know what “fit” really means for your roles and can help make sure you don’t waste time (or budget) on a mismatched hire.
4. Fill Roles Faster Without Sacrificing Quality
When unemployment for an industry is low, every day your role sits open can create business risks. Because we’ve built long-term relationships with actuaries at all levels, including passive candidates, we can introduce you to the right people faster than a generalist recruiter ever could.
It’s not about speed for speed’s sake, it’s about making sure your actuarial function isn’t understaffed when you need it most.
5. Strengthen Your Employer Brand
Another bonus you get from DW Simpson – when actuaries interact with us, they see a partner who understands their career path. That creates a positive candidate experience and reflects well on your organization.
We also publish content for both employers and candidates (like our quarterly Newsletters, annual Salary Survey, and Market Trends Report). By partnering with us, your hiring process gets an extra layer of credibility in the actuarial community.
6. ROI That Goes Beyond Fees
Specialized recruiting firms can be a little more expensive than generalist recruiters, but the ROI speaks for itself:
- Fewer rejected offers and counteroffers
- Lower turnover from stronger matches
- Saved time for your HR team to focus on strategy, not sourcing
In other words, you get your money back in reduced risk, better hires, and faster time-to-fill.
Hiring actuaries is too important (and too competitive) to leave to chance. With DW Simpson as your partner, you’re not just filling a job, you’re building a smarter, more resilient actuarial hiring strategy for the future.
If you’ve got an actuarial or analytics role coming up, let’s talk. We’d love to show you how we can make your next hire not just faster, but smarter, and more aligned with your business.
Need Assistance Staying Competitive? DW Simpson Can Help
At DW Simpson, we don’t just publish the data, we update it every day through conversations with actuaries, hiring managers, and industry leaders. Whether you’re hiring a junior analyst or a Chief Actuary, we help you make informed hiring decisions that align with the current market. Whether you need help benchmarking a new role or developing a strategy to attract credentialed talent, we’re here to help. Visit dwsimpson.com to start the conversation.