Actuarial science

Everest Mourns the Passing of Chief Risk Officer & Chief Actuary, Don Mango

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Monday, April 18, 2022
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Everest Re Group, Ltd. (Everest) (NYSE: RE) today announced with great sorrow the passing of Don Mango, the companys Chief Risk Officer and Chief Actuary.

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  • Everest Re Group, Ltd. (Everest) (NYSE: RE) today announced with great sorrow the passing of Don Mango, the companys Chief Risk Officer and Chief Actuary.
  • Don was a respected industry leader and played a key role in elevating the companys culture of rigorous risk management.
  • Ari Moskowitz, Everest Reinsurance Chief Operations Officer and Chief Pricing Actuary has been appointed Everest Group Chief Risk Officer to lead the risk function and carry Dons legacy forward.
  • Additionally, we are creating the Don Mango Award for Innovation to recognize Everest colleagues who demonstrate excellence within our company.

AF Group Announces Walter Matthews as Vice President of AF Specialty

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Wednesday, February 16, 2022
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LANSING, Mich., Feb. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Reflective of the strong leadership that has positioned the organization as a national specialty insurance solutions provider, AF Group has announced the promotion of Walter Matthews as vice president of AF Specialty.

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  • LANSING, Mich., Feb. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Reflective of the strong leadership that has positioned the organization as a national specialty insurance solutions provider, AF Group has announced the promotion of Walter Matthews as vice president of AF Specialty.
  • "This announcement demonstrates the exceptional talent across our organization, and we're so pleased to welcome Walter to our executive leadership team," said Lisa Corless, president and CEO of AF Group.
  • Since joining AF Group in 2010, Matthews has held various positions within the Actuarial department, providing oversight of the organization's actuarial services related to reserving, pricing, underwriting strategies, forecasting and reinsurance.
  • AF Group (Lansing, Mich.) subsidiaries are premier providers of innovative insurance solutions.

Conrad Siegel & The Actuarial Foundation Launch Free Local Math Tutoring Initiative

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Thursday, February 10, 2022
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SCHAUMBURG, Ill., Feb. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Conrad Siegel announced today that it is partnering with The Actuarial Foundation in a joint initiative to bring the national Math Motivators Tutoring Program to Harrisburg-based schools.

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  • SCHAUMBURG, Ill., Feb. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Conrad Siegel announced today that it is partnering with The Actuarial Foundation in a joint initiative to bring the national Math Motivators Tutoring Program to Harrisburg-based schools.
  • Now both Conrad Siegel and The Actuarial Foundation are working to expand the program to new students in 2022.
  • "For much of its history, Conrad Siegel has really been a staple in our local community," says Abigail Fortino, Partner and Consulting Actuary at Conrad Siegel.
  • About The Actuarial Foundation: The Actuarial Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, is the only philanthropic institution for the actuarial profession in the United States.

Quest Analytics Strengthens Leadership Team with Addition of Jim Brown as SVP, Network Performance

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Tuesday, February 8, 2022
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OVERLAND PARK, Kan., Feb. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Quest Analytics , the leader in provider network management, today announced the addition of Jim Brown to its leadership team, effective immediately.

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  • OVERLAND PARK, Kan., Feb. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Quest Analytics , the leader in provider network management, today announced the addition of Jim Brown to its leadership team, effective immediately.
  • "Jim is a proven, results-oriented leader with deep experience in health delivery and managed care on commercial and federal fronts as well as with payers and providers, and we are delighted to welcome him to the Quest Analytics team," said Steve Levin, CEO, Quest Analytics.
  • "Throughout my career, I have been focused on using analytics and insights to ensure better patient and caregiver outcomes, so I am excited to have the opportunity to join the Quest Analytics team, who is well known for their leadership and innovation in the space," said Jim Brown, SVP, Network Performance, Quest Analytics.
  • Quest Analytics is the software platform trusted by the nation's health plans and regulators to manage, measure and monitor health plan network performance.

Zurich creates scholarship to help diverse talent advance in insurance

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Tuesday, January 25, 2022
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SCHAUMBURG, Ill., Jan. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Applications are now being accepted for Zurich North America's new Zurich Fellows scholarship, created to help diverse talent pursue advanced degrees in insurance-related fields.

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  • SCHAUMBURG, Ill., Jan. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Applications are now being accepted for Zurich North America's new Zurich Fellows scholarship, created to help diverse talent pursue advanced degrees in insurance-related fields.
  • "The Zurich Fellows program reflects our commitment to help recruit, retain and advance diverse talent in our business and industry."
  • "With the Zurich Fellows scholarship, Zurich is showing leadership in developing talent in the insurance and risk management fields," said Amber Steiger, Director of Graduate Admissions at St. John's University.
  • Zurich North America is part of Zurich Insurance Group, a leading multi-line insurer that serves its customers in global and local markets.

Gen Re Appoints Joint Managing Directors to Lead Life/Health Business in Southern Africa

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Wednesday, January 19, 2022
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Gen Re is pleased to announce the appointment of Cindy Blanchard and Jason Cooper-Williams as the new joint Managing Directors of General Reinsurance Africa Ltd.

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  • Gen Re is pleased to announce the appointment of Cindy Blanchard and Jason Cooper-Williams as the new joint Managing Directors of General Reinsurance Africa Ltd.
  • They will take over from current Managing Director, Peter Temple, who will remain on the Board of General Reinsurance Africa Ltd. as a non-executive director, while continuing in his role as Gen Res Head of Segment for the United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Southern Africa, and the Caribbean.
  • Peter commented, This joint appointment is an advantageous one as Cindy and Jason bring complementary strengths and a fresh, diverse approach from their previous roles as Operational Director and Actuarial Director of Gen Re Africa respectively.
  • Gen Re is a member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies and has earned superior financial strength ratings from each of the major rating agencies.

Actuarial Risk Management Onboards Terrence Cummings as Senior Consulting Actuary

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Tuesday, January 18, 2022
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AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Actuarial Risk Management Ltd. ("ARM"), a leading actuarial consulting firm, announced this week the addition of Terrence Cummings as senior consulting actuary.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Actuarial Risk Management Ltd. ("ARM"), a leading actuarial consulting firm, announced this week the addition of Terrence Cummings as senior consulting actuary.
  • Cummings' 30-year career in the life, health, and annuity industry spans actuarial and management consulting as well as senior management roles with leading global insurers covering North America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.
  • Upon his return to the U.S., Cummings served as a Senior External Advisor to McKinsey & Company consulting on actuarial, underwriting, product, and shared-value strategies.
  • Actuarial Risk Management ("ARM") brings unparalleled actuarial expertise with a successful collaboration and cost-effective framework to an ever-growing global client list.

Brown Schultz Sheridan & Fritz Ranks as One of AM Best's 2021 Top Audit and Actuarial Firms in the U.S.

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Tuesday, December 21, 2021
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FREDERICK, Md., Dec. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Regional premier advisory firm, Brown Schultz Sheridan & Fritz (BSSF), was recently ranked as one of the largest audit firms in the U.S. on AM Best's list of the Top Audit and Actuarial Firms 2021 Edition .

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  • FREDERICK, Md., Dec. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Regional premier advisory firm, Brown Schultz Sheridan & Fritz (BSSF), was recently ranked as one of the largest audit firms in the U.S. on AM Best's list of the Top Audit and Actuarial Firms 2021 Edition .
  • BSSF was ranked the 23rd largest audit firm in the U.S., based upon the loss reserves of the property and casualty insurance clients served.
  • The Top Audit and Actuarial Firms ranking lists the top 25 firms in the U.S. based on loss reserves.
  • According to AM Best, "The firms that rank on the Top Audit and Actuarial Firms list understand statutory-based financial accounting.

RetireOne Appoints Insurance Industry Veteran Stéphane Goyer as Sr. Managing Director of Product Strategy

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Thursday, December 16, 2021
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Managing Director of Product Strategy Stphane Goyer .

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  • Managing Director of Product Strategy Stphane Goyer .
  • At RetireOne, were constantly innovating on product design and insurance solutions to better enable fee-based advisors in helping their clients meet and exceed their retirement goals, said David Stone , Co-Founder and CEO, RetireOne.
  • Managing Director of Product Strategy at RetireOne.
  • Goyer joins RetireOne following the launch of Constance , a new, zero-commission contingent deferred annuity created in partnership with Midland National Life Insurance Company.

Coalition Launches Captive to Accelerate its Growth in Cyber Insurance

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Monday, December 13, 2021
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SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Coalition , the world's largest commercial insurtech provider, today announced it will launch a new captive to begin taking risk on its cyber insurance programs.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Coalition , the world's largest commercial insurtech provider, today announced it will launch a new captive to begin taking risk on its cyber insurance programs.
  • With this captive, Coalition will enhance its ability to manage capacity and its long-term growth objectives while further aligning incentives with its customers.
  • "Today's announcement demonstrates our unwavering commitment to protecting businesses from cyber risk, and our confidence in Coalition's approach to underwriting and risk management," said Shawn Ram, Head of Insurance at Coalition.
  • Coalition is the leading provider of cyber insurance and security, combining comprehensive insurance and proactive cybersecurity tools to help businesses manage and mitigate cyber risk.