Travis Russell
About Travis Russell
Travis Russell is an Associate Actuary specializing in Employee Benefits at The Standard in Portland, Oregon, where he has worked since 2019. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics from the University of Washington and a Master's degree in Actuarial Science from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Work at The Standard
Travis Russell has been employed at The Standard since 2017, initially serving as an Associate Actuary in Individual Annuities for two years. In 2019, he transitioned to the role of Associate Actuary in Employee Benefits, where he has continued to work for five years. His responsibilities include participating in the student rotation program and contributing to the Source of Earnings team in Employee Benefits. He has played a key role in expanding life analytics to analyze claim experience.
Education and Expertise
Travis Russell holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics from the University of Washington, where he studied from 2002 to 2007. He furthered his education at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, earning a Master's degree in Actuarial Science from 2011 to 2012. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his work in actuarial science, particularly in employee benefits and individual annuities.
Background
Prior to his current position at The Standard, Travis Russell gained valuable experience in the actuarial field. He worked at Actuarial Resources Corporation as an Actuarial Analyst from 2013 to 2015 and later as an Assistant Consulting Actuary from 2015 to 2016. He also completed an actuarial internship at Symetra Financial in 2012 and held a tribal health internship with the Ponca Tribe of Nebraska from 2011 to 2012.
Achievements
Travis Russell has made significant contributions to his teams, particularly in improving operational efficiency. He notably enhanced the Source of Earnings Life Quarterly Process, reducing the runtime from over 20 hours to less than two hours. Additionally, he expanded the monthly and quarterly life analytics, which helped in identifying key drivers of claim experience.