Actuarial Jobs in Southern California

[haipham2007]

Hi All:

How is the job market in Southern California around Orange County or San Diego.

Thank you

Hai

[RobLin]

BAD! so far doesn't look too pretty. =\

[dave134]

I am studying for Exam P right now. On the one hand I am excellent at math and have already seen most of the probability material in a course I took last summer, but on the other hand I didn't start studying until this week for the exam next month. I still think I will pass though. Anyways, I am going to be looking for a job in San Diego cause it's nice and sunny there. Right now I am in DC. Does anyone know any companies that hire actuaries in San Diego? I checked with Geico, but their SD office is just sales and stuff.

[matt_madison]

Look at the actuarial directory... unfortunately, there aren't many. Almost all of the actuaries in San Diego (44 of them total) seem to be in consulting.

[shwetamittal2003]

can u give me the link for actuarial directory?

[dave134]

its on soa.org

[dave134]

Another question I have is how hard is it to get a job long distance? I hope to get a job lined up before I move.

[Trojan_Horse]

I assume your question is about getting a job in a different city than you currently live. You'll submit applications and get phone interviews. If they're interested, they'll fly you out for a day of in-person interviews. If they want you, they'll offer you a job that will typically include a relocation package.

I've moved twice with new positions and it went this way both times.

[dave134]

I assume your question is about getting a job in a different city than you currently live. You'll submit applications and get phone interviews. If they're interested, they'll fly you out for a day of in-person interviews. If they want you, they'll offer you a job that will typically include a relocation package.

I've moved twice with new positions and it went this way both times.

I understand that part, but does someone who has passed 1 or 2 exams have a shot at this (even with a good math/stats background)? I am a bit worried that if I do not have actuarial experience and just have passed 1 or 2 exams, they can find a local candidate with the same qualifications. It is hard to differentiate myself in this case.

[JMO Fan]

San Diego is great, but a tough place to start an actuarial career. For life actuaries, Pacific Life (Orange County) is closest. If you can move, talk to a recruiter about what you'd like.

With one exam, you can get a job elsewhere; better with two exams. Relocation is negotiable, might be the employer arranging and paying everything, but you can probably find a willing employer. (Some employers might prefer to reimburse after you arrange, relocate, and pay for the move.)