Julie Briggs
About Julie Briggs
Julie Briggs is a Vice President and Retirement Plans Actuary at The Standard, with extensive experience in actuarial roles since 2005. She specializes in overseeing risk and profitability for recordkeeping and stable value fund businesses, and has a strong background in financial reporting and strategic transformation.
Current Role at The Standard
Julie Briggs currently serves as the Assistant Vice President and Retirement Plans Actuary at The Standard, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she oversees risk and profitability for recordkeeping and stable value fund businesses. Her focus includes market analysis, operational efficiency, and financial reporting. Julie's responsibilities encompass managing financial reporting, management reporting, and financial planning processes, which involve the preparation of monthly reporting packages and variance analysis.
Previous Experience at The Standard
Julie Briggs has an extensive history with The Standard, having worked in various actuarial roles since 2005. She served as Director and Assistant Actuary from 2005 to 2011, followed by a tenure as Second Vice President and Associate Actuary from 2012 to 2017. In 2018, she was promoted to Second Vice President and Retirement Plans Actuary, a position she held until 2020. Throughout her time at The Standard, Julie contributed to significant projects, including a multi-year strategic transformation of the recordkeeping business.
Education and Expertise
Julie Briggs earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics and Classical Studies from Willamette University, where she studied from 1994 to 1998. Her academic background provides a strong foundation for her career in actuarial science. Julie holds the professional designations of Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (FSA) and Member of the American Academy of Actuaries (MAAA), reflecting her expertise in the field.
Leadership and Strategic Initiatives
In her various roles at The Standard, Julie Briggs has played a key leadership role in developing strategic initiatives. Notably, she was instrumental in creating a roadmap and performance targets for a multi-year strategic transformation of the recordkeeping business. Her leadership has contributed to enhancing operational effectiveness and aligning business strategies with organizational goals.