Kate Musler
About Kate Musler
Kate Musler serves as the Senior Vice President of Provider Network & Payment at Highmark Inc., a position she has held since 2023. She has extensive experience in underwriting and actuarial roles, having worked at Aetna, Magellan Health, and Highmark Inc. over the past two decades.
Current Role at Highmark
Kate Musler currently serves as Senior Vice President of Provider Network & Payment at Highmark Inc. She has held this position since 2023. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the provider network and payment strategies, contributing to the organization's efforts in managing healthcare costs and improving provider relationships.
Previous Experience at Highmark
Before her current role, Kate Musler worked at Highmark Inc. as Senior Vice President of Underwriting from 2019 to 2023. During her four years in this position, she focused on underwriting strategies and risk management, playing a key role in the company's financial health and operational efficiency.
Career at Aetna
Kate Musler has extensive experience at Aetna, where she held multiple positions over several years. She served as Head of Actuarial, Underwriting & Regulatory Affairs from 2013 to 2016, and as Executive Director of Actuarial from 2016 to 2018. Her roles included responsibilities in actuarial analysis, regulatory compliance, and underwriting processes. Additionally, she was involved in the Actuarial Leadership Development Program from 2001 to 2007, which provided foundational skills in actuarial practices.
Experience at Magellan Health
Kate Musler worked at Magellan Health as Vice President of Underwriting for one year, from 2018 to 2019. In this role, she managed underwriting operations and contributed to the development of risk assessment strategies within the organization.
Educational Background
Kate Musler studied at Wellesley College, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics from 1998 to 2001. Her educational background in mathematics has provided her with a strong foundation for her career in actuarial science and underwriting.