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Occupational Report for Actuaries (15-2011) , Oregon Statewide
Occupational Description

Analyze statistical data, such as mortality, accident, sickness, disability, and retirement rates and construct probability tables to forecast risk and liability for payment of future benefits. May ascertain premium rates required and cash reserves necessary to ensure payment of future benefits.

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Actuaries
Employment Outlook for Actuaries
Statewide Employment Analysis 2008 employment is estimated to be somewhat smaller than the regional average. This occupation is expected to grow at a somewhat faster rate than the regional average. Total job openings are projected to be somewhat lower than the regional average.

Limited employment opportunities exist for trained workers.

Data Sources and Limitations
Current Employment Department Job Openings for Actuaries There are 4 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 4 are listed below.
Job Title Date Posted Location Wage Offered
Healthcare Informatics Analyst: Associate OR Sr 6/4/10 Portland DOE
Associate Actuary 6/9/10 Springfield $45,545/yr DOE
Actuary Associate Lead # 18200 6/29/10 Portland DOE
Actuary Analyst/Associate & Actuary Lead #18200 7/9/10 Portland DOE
Job Openings from the Web for Actuaries The following job openings have been automatically extracted from various sites across the Web. These links are provided as supplemental resources. However, the Employment Department cannot validate these openings nor endorse any of these external sites. Some of these jobs may no longer be open. In some cases, a single opening may be posted on multiple sites.

There are 20 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 20 are listed below.

Job Title Date Posted Location Employer
Actuarial Director - #46304 SV 8/24/10 Wellpoint
Sr Actuarial Assoc 8/23/10 Portland Standard Insurance Company
Associate Actuary (TD) Any major WLP location)-46273 8/19/10 Wellpoint
Actuarial Analyst III - open to any WellPoint location (#46219) 8/17/10 Wellpoint
Associate Actuary (DD)-open to any WellPoint location- 45685 8/17/10 Wellpoint
Actuarial Analyst II - open to any WellPoint location (#46221) 8/17/10 Wellpoint
RVP & Actuary II 8/17/10 Wellpoint
Associate Actuary (KH)-46001 8/17/10 Wellpoint
Associate Actuary - open to any WellPoint location (#46220) 8/17/10 Wellpoint
Actuarial Analyst II - open to all WellPoint locations (#45733) 8/17/10 Wellpoint
Actuarial Analyst III - open to any WellPoint location (#45684) 8/17/10 Wellpoint
Actuary - Limited Duration 8/14/10 Salem
Actuary - Limited Duration 8/13/10 Salem State of Oregon
Actuary - Limited Duration 8/11/10 Salem Consumer & Business Services-Insurance
Senior Actuarial Analyst - PR6484 8/6/10 West Pryor Associates
Actuarial Analyst II 8/3/10 Portland Kaiser Permanente
Actuary Associate Lead 6/28/10 Portland Regence
Sr Actuarial Assoc 6/17/10 Portland Standard Insurance Company
Actuarial Analyst II 6/4/10 Portland Kaiser Permanente
Actuarial Analyst II - (Job Number: 029807) 6/4/10 Portland Kaiser Permanente
State of Oregon License Information for Actuaries No statewide license is required for this occupation.
Wages for Actuaries
Region ---------------- 2010 Wages ----------------
Percentiles (hourly wages) Avg
Hourly
($/hr)
Avg
Annual
10th 25th 50th
(median)
75th 90th
Oregon Statewide $20.68 $27.44 $37.70 $48.21 $61.94 $39.85 $82,901
Data Sources and Limitations
Regional Employment Projections for Actuaries
Region Employment Change % Change Projected Annual Openings
2008 2018 Growth Replacement Total
Oregon Statewide 163 183 20 12.3% 2 5 7
Multnomah / Washington 106 118 12 11.3% 1 3 5
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 16 17 1 6.2% 0 1 1
Jackson / Josephine 12 13 1 8.3% 0 0 1
Clackamas 7 8 1 14.3% 0 0 0
Lane 6 6 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 2 2 0 0.0% 0 0 0

Replacement openings are caused by existing workers permanently leaving their occupation. Many additional job openings occur due to job changes within occupations.
Data Sources and Limitations
Industries of Employment for Actuaries
Industry
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Ownership 2008
Employment
Total, All Industries All 163
Total, All Industries Private 153
Finance and Insurance Private 102
Insurance Carriers and Related Activities Private 102
Insurance Carriers Private 70
Agencies, Brokerages, and Other Insurance Related Activities Private 32
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Private 43
Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services Private 43
Educational Requirements for Actuaries Workers must have a bachelor's degree to gain the necessary skills for this occupation. However, those with a master's degree have a competitive advantage in this labor market.
Skills for Actuaries
  • Advise Clients
  • Analyze And Evaluate Economic Data
  • Analyze And Evaluate Social Data
  • Analyze Statistical Data
  • Apply Accounting Principles And Terminology
  • Apply Linear Algebra
  • Apply Mathematical Principles To Annuities
  • Apply Mathematical Principles To Identify, Analyze And Solve Problems
  • Apply Mathematical Principles To Insurance
  • Apply Mathematical Principles To Pensions
  • Apply Mathematical Principles To Social Statistics
  • Apply Mathematics To Actuarial Modeling
  • Apply Mathematics To Statistical Modeling
  • Apply Statistical Methods
  • Compile Mathematical And Statistical Data
  • Conduct Investigations And Research
  • Conduct Statistical Surveys
  • Design Tables Depicting Data
  • Develop And Revise Databases
  • Develop Pricing Strategy
  • Explain Complex Mathematical Information
  • Maintain Social Trend Awareness
  • Make Presentations
  • Make Revenue Forecasts
  • Prepare Cost-Benefit Analysis
  • Prepare Diagrams And Charts To Support Conclusions From Mathematical And Statistical Models
  • Prepare Mathematical Simulation Models
  • Prepare Reports In Timely Manner
  • Provide Expert Testimony On Results Of Investigation
  • Recognize Interrelationships Among Social Statistics And Indicators
  • Use Mathematical Principles To Identify, Analyze And Solve Problems
  • Use Quantitative Research Methods
Schools and Training Providers for Actuaries No programs of training are associated with this occupation.
Career Pathway Roadmaps for Actuaries No Career Pathway links were found for this occupation.
Related Occupations The scores listed below indicates how closely the skills for Actuaries matches the occupation in the list. A score of 100% means the occupations have identical skill sets. A maximum of 10 occupations are displayed below.
Occupation Skill Overlap
Statisticians 44%
Mathematical Scientists, All Other 37%
Economists 36%
Mathematical Technicians 33%
Survey Researchers 32%
Social Scientists And Related Workers, All Other 30%