Actuarial Recruitment Consultants
Niche Expertise, Broad Network
Actuarial Recruiting Firm
Smith Hanley is an actuarial recruitment company specializing in the Nationwide Placement of Credentialed and Student Actuaries.
- Expertise across all disciplines: Life, Annuities, Health, P&C, Retirement, Reinsurance, Non-Traditional, and Start-Ups
- Credentials: ASA, FSA, MAAA, CERA, ACAS, FCAS, ERM
- Technical Proficiency: SAS, SQL, VBA, Python, R, GGY-AXIS, MG-ALFA, Prophet, PolySystems, and more
- Strong focus on actuarial talent with Data Science, Predictive Analytics, and Machine Learning expertise
Contact Actuarial & Analytics Recruiting Practice Lead, Rory Hauser at rhauser@smithhanley.com or 203-319-4305.
Actuarial Recruitment Specialties
Life & Annuities
- Experience with Universal Life, Whole Life, Term, Annuities, Group Insurance, and LTC
- Specialties include Pricing, Valuation, Product Development, and Underwriting
- Deep knowledge of GAAP, STAT, and IFRS17 financial reporting frameworks
- Actuarial modeling in GGY-AXIS, MG-ALFA, Prophet, PolySystems
- Involvement in modernization initiatives and transformation projects
Employee Benefits
- Group Medical
- Dental
- Life
- Disability
- A&H
- Health and Welfare Employee Benefits Consulting
Data Science/Actuarial Hybrids
Actuaries with strong modeling skills including Python
- R
- SAS
- SQL
- Tableau
- Predictive Modeling
- Modernization & Transformation
Property & Casualty
- Coverage across Personal, Commercial, and Specialty Lines
- Experience in Pricing, Reserving, Product Management, and Claims Analytics
- Familiarity with Catastrophe Modeling, Benchmarking, and Predictive Modeling
- Involvement in Strategic Rate Planning, Forecasting, and Special Projects
Enterprise & Risk Management
- CERA, ERM, ORM, and FRM credentialed professionals
- Development of quantitative models for ALM, Underwriting, and Hedging
- Expertise in risk-based capital and regulatory reporting
Health
- Expertise in Commercial (ACA, Individual, Group, Self-Funded), Medicaid, and Medicare Advantage)
- Skilled in Bid Development, Risk Adjustment, Reserving, and Financial Reporting
- In-depth understanding of Value-Based Care models, Provider Contracting, and Population Health
Retirement & Employee Benefits
- Actuarial consulting for plan funding, valuation, and cost optimization
- Proficient in FAS 87, 106, 112, 158 reporting and compliance
- Experience in Small Plan Design, Cash Balance Plans, and M&A Strategy
- Specialized knowledge in Pension and Longevity Risk Transfer solutions
Reinsurance
- Underwriting
- Claims
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Assumptions
- Experience Studies
- Catastrophe Modeling
Our Clients Include
- Global and Domestic Insurers and Reinsurers
- Top-Tier Consulting Firms (Global and Boutique)
- Large Financial Institutions and Investment Firms
- Healthcare Carriers, PBMs, and Provider Organizations
Our Actuarial & Analytics Recruiters
Rory Hauser
Principal
Division: Actuarial & Analytics
After finishing his MBA at the John Welch College of Business, Rory joined Smith Hanley in 2015 to recruit in the actuarial and analytics space. He specializes in the placement of actuaries and statistical analytics candidates nationwide.
Rory has over 15 years business experience in both recruiting and operations providing him the tools necessary to assist both clients and candidates. In his spare time Rory enjoys skiing, mountain biking, and fishing.
Andrew Scinto
Executive Recruiter
Division: Actuarial & Analytics
Andrew Scinto joined Smith Hanley Associates in 2023. Prior to Smith Hanley, Andrew was an educator in the Easton and Fairfield Connecticut School systems for 12 years. He brings an uplifting personality and a unwavering pursuit of achievement to our Actuarial and Analytical recruiting team. Andrew enjoys live music, sports, nature and attended Southern Connecticut State University where he studied business and education.
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