Greg West, A.S.A, M.A.A.A
Attleboro,USA
Summary
Seasoned actuary with proven ability to excel in a range of different environments. Experience in highly visible roles that required accurate analyses, strategic thinking, and presentations to senior leaders. Dedicated team member willing to take on additional responsibility so that the team can achieve its goals. Ability to work with minimal oversight while mentoring others.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Actuarial Manager – Medicare Pricing
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
02.2021 - Current
- Responsible for annual Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug Plan bids to CMS, Direct Pay Medex rate filings to Division of Insurance, and Group pricing for all Medicare products
- Support quarterly financial forecasts for all Medicare products
- Responsible for Part D creditable coverage and retiree drug subsidy testing
- Support and drive strategy for all Medicare products
- Prepared responses to CMS bid audits for Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug plan products
- Managed and developed actuarial analysts
- Developed and maintained relationships with key business partners, internal and external, at all levels
Senior Actuarial Analyst – Commercial Pricing
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
05.2018 - 01.2021
- Developed Commercial product portfolio on annual basis, including Actuarial Value and Minimum Value testing
- Responsible for quarterly Merged Market competitive analysis, achieved through analysis of competitor rate filings and knowledge of BCBSMA products and pricing
- Developed semi-annual profitability analysis for Commercial business to support annual portfolio planning process
Life Actuary – Financial Reporting
Amica Life Insurance Company
04.2016 - 01.2018
- Developed new ALFA model to be used for annual financial operating plan, quarterly asset-liability management, annual cash-flow testing, and ad-hoc analysis requirements
- Validated models using E&Y inputs and assumptions
- Prepared monthly analysis on Deferred Annuity block in order to set crediting rates
Sr. Actuarial Analyst III – US Insurance Pricing
John Hancock Financial Services
11.2013 - 04.2016
- Owner of Illustration Spreadsheet for Day 2 items
- Generated reports of monthly Indexed Universal Life hedging order
- Assisted in implementation of Performance LTC product and development and implementation of Accumulation IUL’15 product
- Mentored junior students, coops and interns
Sr. Actuarial Associate – USVA AXIS Modeling
John Hancock Financial Services
09.2011 - 11.2013
- Coordinated and managed the quarterly production cycle, including AXIS model changes and runs
- Managed the coordination between Production team and other John Hancock business areas
- Provided appropriate documentation for model vetting project and responded to all questions concerning the documentation and/or AXIS model
- Provided appropriate SOX/MAR documentation and support for internal and external audits
- Managed summer intern
Actuarial Associate – U.S. Finance Actuarial
John Hancock Financial Services
06.2009 - 08.2011
- Responsible for timely and accurate reporting of quarterly Risk-Based Capital (RBC) results, including RBC analytics and sensitivities
- Managed the coordination between RBC team and other John Hancock business areas
- Implemented the RBC process using the NAIC cube
- Developed and provided appropriate RBC documentation and support for state and internal RBC audits as well as the Model Audit Rule
- Adapted quickly and effectively to changing priorities
Education
Bachelor of Science - Actuarial Science
Bryant University
Smithfield, RI05-2009
Skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Adaptability
- Reliability
- Time management abilities
- Pricing strategy
- Collaborate cross-functionally
- Innovation
- Technical (GGY Axis, MG-ALFA, VBA, MS Office, Essbase, SAS)
Timeline
Senior Actuarial Manager – Medicare Pricing
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
02.2021 - Current
Senior Actuarial Analyst – Commercial Pricing
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
05.2018 - 01.2021
Life Actuary – Financial Reporting
Amica Life Insurance Company
04.2016 - 01.2018
Sr. Actuarial Analyst III – US Insurance Pricing
John Hancock Financial Services
11.2013 - 04.2016
Sr. Actuarial Associate – USVA AXIS Modeling
John Hancock Financial Services
09.2011 - 11.2013
Actuarial Associate – U.S. Finance Actuarial
John Hancock Financial Services
06.2009 - 08.2011
Bachelor of Science - Actuarial Science
Bryant University
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