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Janine Finan

Richmond,VT

Summary

Seasoned Actuarial Consultant talented in quantification, report writing and analysis. Expertise in handling mathematical and technical issues and familiar with common actuarial software applications such as Excel and @Risk. Expert in performing analyses, interpreting results, and communicating findings.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Actuarial Consultant

Marsh & McLennan
Colchester, VT
09.1990 - 01.2023
  • Established and managed an actuarial consulting team of 12, serving a broad portfolio of self-insured and captive insurance clients.
  • Led business development initiatives, growing the book of business from 35 clients to well over 200, during the course of career with Marsh.
  • Experienced with a broad array of P&C risks, including professional lines, product warranty, and toxic tort.
  • Served clients operating in a vast number of industry sectors to address their unique P&C risk exposures.
  • Developed and customized analytical models to perform captive feasibility studies, risk retention assessments, confidence level and reserve analyses, pricing reviews and financial forecasting.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to ensure accuracy of data inputs used in actuarial models.
  • Worked successfully with the team in assigning responsibilities for analyses, monitoring progress of deliverables and reviewing accuracy of calculations and assumptions of final work products.
  • Maintained up-to-date records of all data sources, key assumptions and calculations performed during the course of an engagement.
  • Developed standard technical and peer review protocols and ensured success implementation across team.
  • Authored reports and put together presentations to outline findings and recommendations of analyses for by principals and external parties such as auditors and regulators.
  • Recognized by management and clients for providing exceptional customer service by identifying needs of customers promptly and efficiently, prioritizing and organizing tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals, and maintaining open communication with team members and stakeholders.
  • Recognized by clients for outstanding communication skills, notably ability to convey complex information in an clear and concise manner.
  • Researched best practices within the actuarial field and implemented them when applicable.
  • Developed training materials for staff members who are new to the actuarial field.
  • Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
  • Enhanced team member performance through use of strategic and tactical approaches, motivational coaching and training.
  • Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss progress and identify areas of improvement.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mathematics

Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA
05-1982

Skills

  • Operational skills to effectively manage staff and see multiple work projects through to successful completion
  • Actuarial technical expertise backed by outstanding communication skills
  • Experience in customizing Excel reserving and pricing templates and developing ad hoc modeling using @Risk
  • Ability to forge strong relationships with internal an external contacts

Certification

  • Associate Member of the Casualty Actuarial Society
  • Member of the American Academy of Actuaries

Timeline

Actuarial Consultant

Marsh & McLennan
09.1990 - 01.2023

Bachelor of Science - Mathematics

Pennsylvania State University
Janine Finan