Marshall Forest, Fsa, Maaa, Cera
About Marshall Forest, Fsa, Maaa, Cera
Marshall Forest serves as the Senior Director of Actuarial Services at Honest Medical Group, bringing extensive experience in actuarial roles across various healthcare organizations. He holds a BS in Applied Mathematics from Loyola Marymount University and an MS in Actuarial Science from Boston University.
Current Role at Honest Medical Group
Marshall Forest serves as the Senior Director of Actuarial Services at Honest Medical Group, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he applies his extensive actuarial expertise to oversee various actuarial functions and ensure the accuracy of financial assessments. His responsibilities include financial settlement quantification, forecasting, budgeting, and actuarial consulting. Forest's leadership is focused on enhancing the effectiveness of the actuarial team and fostering collaboration across different departments.
Educational Background
Marshall Forest earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Mathematics from Loyola Marymount University, where he studied from 2005 to 2009. He further advanced his education by obtaining a Master of Science in Actuarial Science from Boston University, completing his studies from 2009 to 2011. This solid educational foundation has equipped him with the necessary skills to excel in the actuarial field.
Professional Experience
Marshall Forest has a diverse professional background in actuarial services. Before joining Honest Medical Group, he held several key positions, including Associate Director of Actuarial Services at Landmark Health from 2019 to 2021 and Actuarial Manager at SCAN Health Plan from 2018 to 2019. His experience also includes roles as Senior Actuarial Analyst at SCAN Health Plan and Medicare Pricing Actuarial Analyst at Blue Shield of California. He has worked in various capacities that have contributed to his comprehensive understanding of the healthcare industry.
Skills and Expertise
Marshall Forest possesses a range of skills critical to actuarial services, including financial settlement quantification, forecasting, budgeting, and reserving analysis. He has expertise in Medicare bid pricing, Medicaid rate filing, and actuarial consulting. His ability to bridge the gap between diverse working groups, such as finance, IT, and healthcare providers, enhances his effectiveness in leadership roles and team development.
Values and Leadership Approach
Marshall Forest values listening and learning from his peers, actively inviting differing opinions to broaden his perspective. He seeks to challenge himself and others in leadership roles, emphasizing the importance of collaboration and development within teams. His approach fosters an environment where diverse viewpoints are respected and leveraged for collective growth.