HUBINTERNATIONAL

Actuarial Manager, National EB

Chicago, IL Full time

ABOUT US

At HUB International, we are a team of entrepreneurs. We believe in protecting and supporting the aspirations of individuals, families, and businesses. We help our clients evaluate their risks and develop solutions tailored to their needs. We believe in empowering our employees to learn, grow, and make a difference. Our structure enables our teams to maintain their own unique, regional culture while leveraging support and resources from our corporate centers of excellence.

HUB is a global insurance and employee benefits broker, providing a boundaryless array of business insurance, employee benefits, risk services, personal insurance, retirement, and private wealth management products and services. With over $5 billion in revenue and almost 20,000 employees in 600 offices throughout North America, HUB has grown substantially, in part due to our industry leading success in mergers and acquisitions.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Actuarial Manager, National EB serves as a critical bridge between HUB's senior actuarial leadership and the broader national actuarial team. Reporting to the Vice President of Actuarial Services, this individual is a trusted, hands-on leader who owns a portfolio of complex Employee Benefits (EB) clients while also playing a meaningful role in practice development, team mentorship, and strategic initiatives.

The Actuarial Manager is expected to operate independently on client engagements, lead junior staff through day-to-day work, and contribute actively to the innovation, efficiency, and growth of HUB’s national actuarial practice. They are an established subject matter expert across multiple EB financial disciplines and are beginning to shape the direction of the practice through thought leadership, new revenue initiatives, and cross-functional collaboration.

In This Role, You’ll Get To

Client Commitment

  • Quarterback all client financial deliverables and effectively manage project timelines, holding team members accountable to deadlines
  • Confident, credible presenter during client engagements; can own the room independently when needed
  • Established as the client’s Trusted Advisor for financial consulting across the full spectrum of EB needs – budgets, renewals, stop loss, plan design, contributions, and more
  • Collaborates with internal client teams in preparation for client meetings and all financial deliverables
  • Supports client development by assisting with RFP responses and participating in prospect finalist meetings

Strategy

  • Understands the big picture of client goals and leads strategy conversations; defines client objectives and knows how to measure success
  • Applies innovative and leading-edge financial thinking to develop solutions for clients; challenges conventional approaches
  • Explains industry and market trends shaping current and future client objectives
  • Actively participates in developing new revenue streams through research, model-building, and/or owning a strategic vendor or product relationship

Leadership & People Management

  • Ability to lead staff within the practice area; may have 1–4 direct reports and is accountable for their development, performance, and career growth
  • Actively mentors junior colleagues; fosters a culture of high-quality work, accountability, and professional growth
  • Contributes ideas to improve client retention and revenue growth goals; actively participates in EB project efficiency and standardization initiatives
  • Appropriately challenges internal teams to deliver best-in-class products to clients, innovate, and lead in the market
  • Represents HUB to prospective clients and employees; participates in external webinars and/or contributes to white papers or thought leadership for external use
  • Brings new point solutions or strategic vendors to the actuarial group and becomes a practice ‘expert’ in the relevant area, or takes ownership of an existing strategic relationship

Role Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree required
  • Active Associate of the Society of Actuaries (ASA) required
  • Member of the American Academy of Actuaries and able to sign actuarial reserves
  • 10+ years of relevant experience, with extensive history in employee benefits consulting
  • Experience with mid-market and upper mid-market clients preferred
  • Knowledge of various US markets and exposure to diverse industries preferred
  • Experience with self-funded clients; comfortable projecting budgets, setting reserves, and negotiating renewals
  • Demonstrated ability to lead client teams, manage staff, and mentor junior colleagues
  • Strong communication skills; ability to present with confidence to executive-level client stakeholders
  • Proficiency with Excel, VBA, Power Query, Power BI, SQL, and/or other technical platforms
  • Obtain Life & Health Insurance license within first 3 months of employment with HUB (if not already held)

JOIN OUR TEAM

Do you believe in the power of innovation, collaboration, and transformation? Do you thrive in a supportive and client focused work environment? Are you looking for an opportunity to help build and drive change in a rapidly growing and evolving organization? When you join HUB International, you will be part of a community of learners and doers focused on our Core Values: entrepreneurship, teamwork, integrity, accountability, and service.

Disclosure required under applicable law in California, Colorado, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York, New Jersey, and Washington states: The expected salary range for this position is $ 160,000 to $200,000 and will be impacted by factors such as the successful candidate’s skills, experience and working location, as well as the specific position’s business line, scope and level. If you believe that your qualifications and experience surpass the minimum requirements for this role, we encourage you to submit your application. By doing so, we will be able to keep your application on file for consideration for potential future positions within our organization. HUB International is proud to offer comprehensive benefit and total compensation packages which could include health/dental/vision/life/disability insurance, FSA, HSA and 401(k) accounts, paid-time-off benefits such as vacation, sick, and personal days, and eligible bonuses, equity and commissions for some positions.

Department Accounting & Finance

Required Experience: 10-15 years of relevant experience

Required Travel: Negligible

Required Education: Bachelor's degree (4-year degree)

HUB International Limited is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race/ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran's status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations.

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