Dennis Hucaluk
About Dennis Hucaluk
Dennis Hucaluk is an Actuarial Analyst at MassMutual Financial Group with a diverse background in finance, business management, and actuarial science.
Current Title and Role
Dennis Hucaluk is an Actuarial Analyst currently employed at MassMutual Financial Group in the Springfield, Massachusetts area. In this role, Dennis participates in the Actuarial Leadership Development Program and manages Executive Group Life and other Worksite products. His responsibilities include focusing on experience studies, profitability, and strategy.
Past Work Experience in the Actuarial Field
Dennis Hucaluk began his actuarial career as an Actuarial Intern at MassMutual Financial Group in 2016. During his internship, he gained valuable foundational knowledge and experience. Following his internship, Dennis transitioned to a full-time actuarial role where he contributed to rebuilding a liability projection model and produced monthly model and result memos in Valuation & Modeling. He also has experience in Enterprise Risk Management, performing monthly ad hoc sprints for senior management.
Background in Alternative Fields
Before pursuing a career in actuarial science, Dennis Hucaluk held various roles in different industries. From 2009 to 2015, he served as Assistant GM at Paul's Auto Brokers in High Point, NC. Prior to that, from 2007 to 2009, he owned and operated Quality Mobile Detail in the Greater South Florida Area. Dennis started his career as a Sales Associate at Play Hard Shoes in Davie, FL, where he worked from 2005 to 2007.
Educational Background
Dennis Hucaluk holds a Bachelor's Degree in Finance, General, from Florida International University - College of Business, which he earned between 2007 and 2009. He furthered his education at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte by studying Actuarial Science as a non-degree-seeking student from 2015 to 2016. This educational background laid the foundation for his career shift to the actuarial field.
Business Management Experience
Dennis Hucaluk has a unique foundation in business management from co-managing an auto dealership and running his own detail and cleaning business. These roles provided him with strong soft skills and practical experience in managing small businesses. His entrepreneurial ventures helped to fund his education and ultimately paved the way for his transition to the actuarial field.