Brad Linder
About Brad Linder
Brad Linder is an actuary at MassMutual with extensive experience in actuarial science, auditing, and risk management.
Company
Brad Linder is currently employed at MassMutual. MassMutual, also known as Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, is a leading mutual life insurance firm based in the United States. At MassMutual, Brad utilizes his actuarial expertise to evaluate and manage financial risks using complex mathematical and statistical methods.
Professional Background
Before joining MassMutual, Brad Linder served as a Principal Actuary for Life at the New York State Insurance Fund (NYSIF) from 2018 to 2022. His prior experience includes a year as a Senior Consulting Actuary and Auditor in the Greater New York City Area, and an adjunct instructor role at Sacred Heart University's Jack Welch College of Business. He also held various senior positions at GE Capital, including roles focused on actuarial auditing and insurance auditing specialties.
Education and Expertise
Brad Linder holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics with an Actuarial Sciences option from Penn State University. He has noted expertise in actuarial auditing, improving models and their controls, and reducing data risks by enhancing data quality techniques. His professional interests are diverse and include Long-Term Care, Health Care, Reinsurance, Actuarial Science, Auditing, and Model Risk Management.
Expertise in Actuarial Sciences
With an extensive background in actuarial work, Brad Linder is passionate about improving governance, enterprise risk management, quality products, and process enhancements. His strengths lie in effective listening, uncovering facts, providing independent challenges, and documenting and communicating technical solutions. He is also skilled in negotiating, resolving conflicts, and team building.
Previous Roles in the Actuarial Field
From 2006 to 2012, Brad Linder worked as an Accident and Health (A & H) Valuation Actuary at GE Employers Reassurance Corporation. He has also contributed as a Co-Editor and Co-Content Manager for the Society of Actuaries' LTC Section Newsletter for nearly a decade. Earlier in his career, he held positions such as Assistant Vice President at Gen Re | LifeHealth and Compliance Officer at TIAA CREF in New York City.