Will AI replace actuaries?
Not entirely. Parts of the job are likely to change as AI takes over routine tasks. Actuaries score 50 out of 100 (elevated exposure), #214 of 923 US jobs. AI could speed up 15 of the job's 15 tasks, 0 of them on its own. Exposure means the work is likely to change, not that the job will disappear.
Which actuaries tasks can AI do?
The most exposed tasks include "Ascertain premium rates required and cash reserves and liabilities necessary to ensure payment of future benefits"; "Design, review, and help administer insurance, annuity and pension plans, determining financial soundness and calculating premiums"; "Determine, or help determine, company policy, and explain complex technical matters to company executives, government officials, shareholders, policyholders, or the public".
Which actuaries tasks are hardest for AI?
Every task in this job has some AI exposure, though 15 of them need extra software built around the AI.
Are people already using AI for this work?
Yes. In April–May 2026, 3 of the 15 tasks showed up in real conversations with Claude, according to the Anthropic Economic Index.
How many people work as actuaries, and what do they earn?
About 26,670 people in the US, with median pay of $130,000 a year (BLS, May 2025).