Jared Thompson, Fcas
About Jared Thompson, Fcas
Jared Thompson is an actuary at Arrowhead General Insurance Agency, where he formulates pricing strategies and issues Statements of Actuarial Opinion. He has over a decade of experience in the actuarial field, having previously worked for companies such as Westfield Group and ICW Group.
Work at Arrowhead General Insurance Agency
Jared Thompson has served as an actuary at Arrowhead General Insurance Agency since 2013. In this role, he formulates pricing strategies in collaboration with line of business leaders and carrier partners. He issues Statements of Actuarial Opinion for affiliate programs and engages with actuaries from carrier partners to address discrepancies in pricing analyses. Additionally, he performs profitability analyses, focusing on loss development, payroll trends, and on-level factors. Thompson also mentors and trains junior actuaries, contributing to the development of the actuarial team.
Education and Expertise
Jared Thompson holds a Master of Science in Applied Mathematics with a focus on Actuarial Science from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where he studied from 2005 to 2006. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, with concentrations in Finance and Economics, from Valparaiso University, completing his studies from 2000 to 2004. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in actuarial science and risk analysis.
Background
Before joining Arrowhead General Insurance Agency, Jared Thompson worked as an Actuarial Analyst at Westfield Group from 2006 to 2009 in Westfield Center, Ohio. He then transitioned to ICW Group, where he served as a Catastrophe Risk Analyst and Underwriter from 2009 to 2013 in the Greater San Diego Area. His early career included an internship at State Farm as an Actuarial Intern in 2005 and a position as a Graduate Instructor at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2006.
Achievements
Jared Thompson's professional contributions include formulating pricing strategies and conducting profitability analyses at Arrowhead General Insurance Agency. He has developed solutions for pricing discrepancies in collaboration with carrier partners. His role in mentoring junior actuaries enhances the capabilities of the actuarial team. His experience across various roles in the insurance industry has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of actuarial practices.