Actuary Resume Examples
The biggest difference between a resume that passes ATS and one that doesn't is often a handful of bullet points. Below you'll find 2 real before-and-after rewrites for Actuary resumes — from vague, weak bullets to specific, metrics-driven, keyword-rich statements.
What Makes a Strong Actuary Bullet?
Quantified impact
Numbers, percentages, or dollar values show the scale of your contribution.
ATS keywords in context
Key terms like "SOA" and "CAS" placed naturally in bullets.
Strong action verb
Opens with a past-tense verb (Led, Delivered, Reduced) — not "Responsible for."
2 Before-and-After Bullet Examples
Each example shows the original weak bullet, the rewritten strong version, and why the rewrite works from an ATS and recruiter perspective.
Performed actuarial analysis for insurance products.
Developed and maintained IBNR reserve models for a $1.2B commercial auto portfolio using GLMs in R; quarterly reserve estimates fell within 2% of ultimate loss emergence, receiving "no material findings" in 4 consecutive external audits.
Why it works: The strong version opens with an action verb, adds a measurable result, and includes relevant keywords (SOA, CAS) in context, which improves both ATS keyword match score and recruiter confidence.
Worked on pricing for insurance policies.
Led pricing analysis for 3 P&C product lines ($340M annual premium) using predictive modelling in Python and SAS; recommended rate changes accepted by state regulators in 47/50 jurisdictions, improving combined ratio by 3.8 points year-over-year.
Why it works: The strong version opens with an action verb, adds a measurable result, and includes relevant keywords (SOA, CAS) in context, which improves both ATS keyword match score and recruiter confidence.
How ATS Screens Actuary Resumes
Actuarial ATS filtering is exam-credential-centric. The number of exams passed (SOA or CAS track) is the primary filter — "ASA," "ACAS," "FSA," "FCAS" are high-weight binary keywords. Line-of-business experience (life, P&C, health, pension) determines role fit. Programming skills (SAS, R, Python, SQL) are now weighted as heavily as traditional actuarial techniques. Large insurers (MetLife, Prudential, AIG) use Workday and Taleo; consulting firms use Greenhouse or Lever. Regulatory experience (state filings, NAIC, Solvency II) is an additional filter for senior roles.
Example Professional Summary
Your resume summary is the first thing ATS and recruiters parse. Here's what weak versus strong looks like for a Actuary:
"Experienced actuary looking for a challenging opportunity where I can utilise my skills and contribute to the growth of the organisation."
"Results-driven Actuary with 5+ years of experience in the Insurance & Finance sector. Specialised in soa and cas, with a track record of delivering measurable outcomes. ATS score consistently above 75% against role-relevant job descriptions."
Includes: role title, years, industry, 2 core keywords, a quantifiable outcome signal.
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