Aaron De Ponceau, Fsa, Maaa
About Aaron De Ponceau, Fsa, Maaa
Aaron De Ponceau serves as the Director of Senior Markets Pricing at Highmark Inc., where he leads teams focused on bid and pricing development for the Direct Pay Medicare portfolio. He has extensive experience in actuarial roles, having previously worked at HealthNow New York Inc. in various capacities.
Work at Highmark
Aaron De Ponceau serves as the Director of Senior Markets Pricing at Highmark Inc. since 2021. In this role, he leads two teams that focus on internal bid and pricing development specifically for Highmark's Direct Pay Medicare portfolio. His responsibilities include overseeing Medigap pricing, internal planning and forecasting, as well as profitability analysis and reporting. He also provides actuarial support for new Senior Market product launches, ensuring that the pricing strategies align with the company's objectives.
Previous Experience at HealthNow New York Inc.
Prior to his current role at Highmark, Aaron De Ponceau held multiple positions at HealthNow New York Inc. He worked as an Actuarial Analyst II from 2011 to 2015, where he contributed to various actuarial functions. He then advanced to the role of Manager of the Trend Reporting Team from 2015 to 2017, followed by serving as the Director of Pricing & Risk Revenue Analytics from 2017 to 2021. His tenure at HealthNow provided him with extensive experience in pricing and trend analysis.
Education and Expertise
Aaron De Ponceau earned a Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics and Statistics from Carnegie Mellon University, where he studied from 2005 to 2009. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in actuarial science and pricing strategies. Additionally, he completed his high school education at Kenmore East High School from 2001 to 2005.
Early Career at Target
Before his extensive career in the healthcare and actuarial fields, Aaron De Ponceau worked as a Grocery Manager at Target from 2009 to 2011. This role allowed him to develop skills in management and operations, contributing to his overall professional development.