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Jonathan McMasters

King,North Carolina

Summary

Dynamic actuarial professional with proven expertise at National General Insurance in refining models for accurate reserve estimation and enhancing financial forecasting. Skilled in data analytics and process improvement, I effectively communicate complex findings while ensuring regulatory compliance. Adept at leveraging advanced Excel techniques to drive efficiency and support strategic decision-making.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Actuarial Analyst II

National General Insurance
WinstonSalem, North Carolina
09.2017 - 06.2024
  • Created and refined actuarial models to estimate insurance reserves across multiple lines of business, including personal auto, commercial auto, and homeowners, ensuring accurate prediction of future liabilities.
  • Conducted detailed analysis of claims data to identify trends and inform reserve levels, improving the accuracy of financial forecasting.
  • Generated comprehensive reserve reports for internal stakeholders and external regulatory bodies, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
  • Identified and implemented process improvements within the reserving department, leading to increased efficiency and reduced turnaround times for reserve calculations.
  • Calculated ceded IBNR, case reserves, and premiums in accordance with reinsurance treaty provisions, ensuring accurate application of contract terms and thresholds.
  • Interpreted and applied the specific terms of variance reinsurance contracts, including percentage-based cession criteria, to produce precise ceded loss and premium allocations.

Model Risk Management Analyst

Branch Banking & Trust
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
10.2015 - 09.2017
  • Performed and streamlined reviews, classifications and validations on models at BB&T.
  • Collaborated with business unit partners to gain knowledge about specific models and processes and to help educate them on Model Risk Management policies and procedures.
  • Created a new form of model validation to increase the speed and efficiency of BB&T model validations with the Model Validation Cluster.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Mathematical Sciences, Athletic Leadership

Clemson University
Clemson, South Carolina
05.2013

Skills

  • Data analytics and quantitative analysis
  • Risk management
  • Statistical software proficiency
  • Microsoft Excel and Office Suite
  • Data analysis and reporting
  • Actuarial modeling and reinsurance calculations
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Process improvement
  • Problem solving
  • Effective communication

Actuarial Exams

  • Exam P
  • Exam MFE
  • Exam FM
  • Exam MAS I (Sitting Fall 2025)

Timeline

Actuarial Analyst II

National General Insurance
09.2017 - 06.2024

Model Risk Management Analyst

Branch Banking & Trust
10.2015 - 09.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Mathematical Sciences, Athletic Leadership

Clemson University

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