Laura Bustard, Fsa, Cera
About Laura Bustard, Fsa, Cera
Laura Bustard is an Actuarial Associate with a background in actuarial science and urban planning. She has held various positions in the actuarial field, including roles at CUNA Mutual Group and The Standard.
Current Role at The Standard
Laura Bustard has been serving as an Actuarial Associate at The Standard since 2020. In this role, she applies her actuarial skills to support the company's objectives. Her responsibilities include analyzing data, assessing risk, and contributing to the development of actuarial models. The position allows her to leverage her extensive background in actuarial science and risk management.
Previous Experience at CUNA Mutual Group
Laura Bustard worked at CUNA Mutual Group from 2014 to 2019, where she held multiple roles. She began as an Actuarial Assistant for one year, followed by a position as an Actuarial Analyst for another year. Subsequently, she served as a Consultant in Governance, Risk, & Assurance for three years. Her experience at CUNA Mutual Group provided her with a solid foundation in actuarial practices and risk assessment.
Educational Background in Actuarial Science
Laura Bustard earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Actuarial Science from Butler University, where she also completed minors in Mathematics and Business. Her studies spanned from 2010 to 2014. This educational background equipped her with the analytical skills necessary for her career in actuarial science and risk management.
Internship and Early Career Experience
Before her roles at CUNA Mutual Group, Laura Bustard gained valuable experience through various internships. She worked as an Actuarial Intern at Nyhart for three months in 2013. Additionally, she served as a Center for Urban Ecology Intern at Butler University for eight months from 2013 to 2014. These positions provided her with practical insights into the actuarial field and urban planning.
Additional Roles and Contributions
Laura Bustard has held several other positions that contributed to her professional development. She worked as a Mathematics and Statistics Tutor at Butler University for nine months in 2013-2014. In 2020, she was a Non-Profit Program Facilitator at FairShare CSA Coalition for six months. She also pursued a Master's degree in Urban and Regional Planning with a focus on Community Health at the University of Wisconsin-Madison from 2019 to 2020.