James Lanford
About James Lanford
James Lanford is an actuary with extensive experience in developing Economic Capital programs and providing training on risk analytics software. He has worked at The Standard since 2007 in various roles and holds a BA in Mathematics from Northwestern University.
Work at The Standard
James Lanford has been employed at The Standard since 2015, currently serving as an Actuary. His role involves developing and implementing an Economic Capital program for The Standard and its parent company. He has previously held positions as a Defined Benefit Analyst from 2007 to 2009 and as a Senior Actuarial Assistant from 2009 to 2015. In these roles, he contributed to investment income forecasts and ORSA stress testing, and he is also involved in software procurement and installation to support Economic Capital initiatives.
Education and Expertise
James Lanford earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics from Northwestern University, where he studied from 1997 to 2001. His academic background supports his expertise in actuarial science and risk management. He utilizes various software tools in his work, including Moody’s Analytics Scenario Generator, AXIS, PowerBI, R, and SAS, which enhance his analytical capabilities in his current role.
Background
Before joining The Standard, James Lanford worked at the University of Pennsylvania - Conference Services. He served as an Administrative Coordinator from 2002 to 2006 and later as Associate Director for Conference Operations from 2006 to 2007. His experience in these roles provided him with skills in operations management and coordination, which are applicable in his current actuarial responsibilities.
Training and Development
In his current position, James Lanford provides training to colleagues on the use of Moody’s Analytics RiskIntegrity Proxy Generator. This training is part of his commitment to enhancing the skills and knowledge of his team members in risk measurement and economic capital analysis.
Risk Measurement Responsibilities
James Lanford supports the implementation of ICS and practical liquidity as part of his risk measurement responsibilities at The Standard. His work focuses on ensuring that the company effectively manages its economic capital and liquidity risks.