Hunter Ross
About Hunter Ross
Hunter Ross is a Vice President and Actuary at Protective Life, where he has worked since 2021. He has a background in mathematics and statistics, holding a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Alabama.
Work at Protective Life
Hunter Ross has held multiple positions at Protective Life, starting as an Actuarial Intern in 2016. He progressed to the role of Actuarial Assistant from 2017 to 2019, and then served as an Associate Actuary ASA from 2019 to 2021. Since 2021, he has been working as an Assistant Vice President (AVP) and Actuary. His tenure at Protective Life spans over six years, during which he has contributed to various actuarial functions in Birmingham, Alabama.
Education and Expertise
Hunter Ross earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Mathematics and Statistics from the University of Alabama, completing his studies from 2013 to 2016. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Financial Risk from the Manderson Graduate School of Business at the University of Alabama, which he completed from 2015 to 2017. His educational background supports his expertise in actuarial science and financial risk management.
Background
Before his extensive career at Protective Life, Hunter Ross worked at Tektronix Communications as a Team Leader for nine months in 2015-2016. He also held various roles during his time at the University of Alabama, including a Peer Retention Specialist from 2014 to 2015 and serving as Risk Manager and Consul (President) for the Sigma Chi Fraternity in 2015-2016. His early work experiences contributed to his leadership and management skills.
Professional Development
Hunter Ross's professional journey includes a variety of roles that have enhanced his skills in the actuarial field. He served as an Actuarial Intern at Protective Life, which provided him with foundational experience in actuarial practices. His role as a Team Leader at Tektronix Communications further developed his leadership abilities. These experiences have been instrumental in his career progression within the actuarial profession.