Matthew Plett
About Matthew Plett
Matthew Plett serves as the Assistant Vice President of Valuation at Fidelity & Guaranty Life, where he oversees valuation processes and models. He has extensive experience in actuarial roles, including significant contributions to GGY AXIS software conversion and the Indexed Universal Life block of business.
Work at F&G
Matthew Plett currently holds the position of Assistant Vice President - Valuation at Fidelity & Guaranty Life, a role he has occupied since 2019. In this capacity, he is responsible for various valuation processes and contributes to the company's actuarial functions. His involvement includes serving as the Qualified PBR Actuary for the Indexed Universal Life (IUL) block of business. Plett has played a significant role in the company's transition to Long Duration Targeted Improvements (LDTI) and has assisted with a model conversion to GGY AXIS, a leading actuarial software platform.
Education and Expertise
Matthew Plett studied at the University of Northern Iowa from 2008 to 2011, where he earned degrees in Statistics and Actuarial Science, as well as Finance. This educational background provides him with a strong foundation in quantitative analysis and financial principles, essential for his roles in actuarial science and valuation. His expertise is further demonstrated through his professional experience in various actuarial positions.
Background
Before joining Fidelity & Guaranty Life, Matthew Plett worked at Global Atlantic Financial Group Limited as Assistant Vice President - Head of Life Modeling from 2014 to 2019. In this role, he was responsible for the quarterly reporting of GAAP Intangibles and the SOP 03-1 Reserve. Prior to that, he served as Actuarial Associate II at Athene USA from 2012 to 2014, where he gained experience in the actuarial field.
Professional Experience
Matthew Plett has accumulated significant professional experience in the actuarial field over the years. His career began at Athene USA, where he worked as Actuarial Associate II. He then progressed to Global Atlantic Financial Group Limited, where he held the position of Assistant Vice President - Head of Life Modeling. His current role at Fidelity & Guaranty Life as Assistant Vice President - Valuation showcases his advancement in the industry and his ongoing contributions to actuarial practices.