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Bruce Packer

@brucepacker

I am ready to take my extensive spreadsheet and data analysis knowledge to another level by offering my expertise to various projects.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek actuarial roles (contract or staff) focused on reserving, pricing, and regulatory rate filings in collaborative teams that value analytical rigor, mentorship, and practical problem-solving.

Experienced actuarial professional with a robust background in property and casualty insurance, reinsurance, and regulatory analysis. Known for adaptability across industries—from actuarial roles to public service and education—bringing analytical depth, leadership, and communication skills to every team. Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access and similar programs.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Actuarial Contractor

Current

WAHVE, LLC / EMC Insurance Companies

Dec 2024 - Present (8 months)

Prepare Businessowners, Commercial Auto, Workers Compensation and Commercial Umbrella rate filings in 40 states for a new Small Business program and provide reserving and pricing support.

Rate Filing Ratemaking Regulatory Compliance Businessowners Actuarial Reserving Pricing Business Owner

Current

Retail Associate

Current

Park Ave CDs

Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 7 months)

Managed retail operations and community engagement for a specialty music retailer, supporting sales and customer service since January 2023.

Retail Operations Customer Service Sales Inventory Management Community Engagement Point of Sale Merchandising

Math Teacher (Grade 8)

Round Lake Middle School

Jun 2021 - May 2022 (11 months)

Developed and taught standards-based 8th grade math curriculum, applying actuarial problem-solving methods to improve student understanding and outcomes.

Curriculum Development Instructional Design Classroom Management Mathematics Student Engagement Lesson planning

Actuarial Analyst

New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance

May 2019 - Apr 2021 (1 year 11 months)

Reviewed and approved rate filings for health and P&C carriers and evaluated insurer solvency and statutory compliance to support regulatory oversight.

Rate Filing Regulatory Compliance P C Insurance Actuarial Reserving Excel

Mayor

Borough of Glen Rock

Jan 2016 - Dec 2019 (3 years 11 months)

Elected leader of a 12,000-resident community, overseeing a multi-million-dollar budget and directing sustainability and municipal initiatives.

Public Administration Budget Management Strategic Planning Community Engagement Stakeholder Management Policy Oversight Leadership

Actuarial Reinsurance Consultant

Reliance Insurance

Jun 1997 - Apr 2016 (18 years 10 months)

Led treaty and facultative reinsurance analysis for long-tail lines, including runoff valuation work following insolvency events and return-to-service after a one-year break.

Reinsurance Treaty Pricing Runoff Valuation Long Tail Casualty Financial Modeling

Actuary

Crum & Forster

Jun 1999 - Jun 2000 (1 year)

Developed loss reserve estimates for specialty commercial lines and supported reinsurance pricing initiatives to improve pricing accuracy and reserve adequacy.

Reinsurance Excel

Actuary

Transatlantic Reinsurance

Jun 1994 - Jun 1997 (3 years)

Created pricing models for high-severity casualty reinsurance treaties and collaborated with underwriting on global casualty programs to optimize treaty terms.

Reinsurance Casualty Treaty Modeling High Severity Risk Financial Modeling Excel Risk Assessment

Actuary

Ernst & Young

Jan 1992 - Jan 1994 (2 years)

Provided actuarial consulting to commercial insurers and reinsurers, building reserving models and assisting clients with meeting statutory requirements.

Reservation Models Statutory Compliance Financial Reporting Excel