Life Student Salary Survey

Most trusted and accurate surveys of the actuarial industry.

Kickstart Your Career as a Life Student Actuary

Are you pursuing a career in actuarial science with a focus on life insurance, annuities, or financial modeling? Life Student Actuaries play a crucial role in supporting product development, risk assessment, and financial forecasting within the insurance and financial sectors.

Whether you’re preparing for SOA exams, gaining hands-on experience, or seeking entry-level opportunities, D.W. Simpson connects Life Student Actuaries with top employers in insurance, consulting, and financial services.

Life Student Actuary Job Opportunities

Actuarial Analyst – Life Insurance – Assist in pricing, modeling, reserving, and financial analysis for life insurance products.
Modeling Actuary – Support risk management by developing and refining actuarial models.
Valuation Assistant Actuary – Work with senior actuaries to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and financial reporting.
Life Insurance Product Actuary – Help design and evaluate new life insurance and annuity products.

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Skills & Credentials for Life Student Actuaries

Technical Skills – Proficiency in Excel, SQL, and actuarial software (AXIS, Prophet).
SOA Exams – Progress toward ASA/FSA with exams focusing on life insurance, financial mathematics, and risk modeling.
Industry Knowledge – Understanding of mortality assumptions, longevity risk, and key regulatory frameworks (GAAP, IFRS).

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With decades of actuarial recruiting experience, D.W. Simpson helps Life Student Actuaries navigate career paths, and land full-time roles.