Chief Actuary

Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi • Flowood, MS

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About The Position

Healthy Careers Start Here At Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi, we encourage professional growth in a challenging and fast-paced atmosphere. Our 'be healthy' culture promotes health and wellness at all levels of the Company, and we provide our employees with the time, tools and resources to commit to a healthy lifestyle. The Chief Actuary is responsible for the development and implementation of all pricing models and related rate recommendations, monitoring trends, reviewing financial reporting activities consisting of reserving, restated financial statements, and National Association of Insurance Commissioner actuarial exhibits, and aiding in the development of financial forecast models and assumptions. In addition, the Chief Actuary supports major corporate strategic initiatives and key performance objectives, as needed. The Chief Actuary is also responsible for identifying cost drivers and working with a multidisciplinary team to implement strategies to manage cost. The Chief Actuary provides professional certification.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics or other related field.
• Member of the Academy of Actuaries.
• Fellow in the Society of Actuaries.
• At least eight years of experience as a health actuary required.
• Management and supervisory responsibilities preferred.
• PC skills to include Microsoft Office Suite preferred.
• Working knowledge of databases, SAS, and/or SQL preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement pricing models and related rate recommendations.
• Monitor trends and review financial reporting activities including reserving and restated financial statements.
• Aid in the development of financial forecast models and assumptions.
• Support major corporate strategic initiatives and key performance objectives.
• Identify cost drivers and work with a multidisciplinary team to implement cost management strategies.
• Provide professional certification.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package worth approximately one-third of the salary compensation.
• Health and wellness benefits designed to support members in understanding their health.
• Annual wellness visit at no out-of-pocket cost.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees