Laura Robison
About Laura Robison
Laura Robison serves as the Vice President and Chief Strategy & Actuarial Officer at SAIF Corporation, a position she has held since 2018. She has extensive experience in the actuarial field, having previously worked in various roles including Insurance Commissioner and Chief Actuary at the Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services.
Current Role at SAIF Corporation
Laura Robison serves as the Vice President, Chief Strategy & Actuarial Officer at SAIF Corporation. She has held this position since 2018, contributing to the company's strategic direction and actuarial functions. Her role involves overseeing the development and implementation of strategies that align with SAIF's mission and goals. Based in Salem, Oregon, she has been instrumental in driving initiatives that enhance the organization's operational effectiveness.
Previous Experience at Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services
Prior to her current role, Laura Robison worked at the Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services from 2011 to 2017. During her tenure, she held multiple positions, including Administrator, Insurance Commissioner, and Chief Actuary. Her responsibilities included regulatory oversight and ensuring the stability of the insurance market in Oregon. This six-year experience provided her with a deep understanding of the insurance landscape.
Actuarial Consulting Background
Laura Robison has a strong background in actuarial consulting, having worked at Towers Watson from 2007 to 2011 as an Actuarial Consultant. In this role, she provided expert advice on actuarial matters, helping clients manage risk and optimize their financial strategies. She also served as a Senior Actuarial Analyst at Towers Watson from 2005 to 2007, where she developed her analytical skills and gained valuable experience in the field.
Education and Academic Background
Laura Robison earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and Pure & Applied Mathematics from Boston University, completing her studies from 1999 to 2003. This educational background laid the foundation for her career in actuarial science and finance, equipping her with the analytical skills necessary for her various roles in the insurance and financial sectors.
Career Progression and Roles
Throughout her career, Laura Robison has held various positions that reflect her expertise in actuarial science and financial management. She worked as Chief Financial Officer at the Oregon Health Authority for 11 months in 2017-2018, and briefly served as an Underwriting Manager at Applied Underwriters in 2007. Earlier in her career, she was an Actuarial Analyst at Liberty Mutual Group from 2003 to 2005, where she began her journey in the actuarial field.