Holly Sontag
About Holly Sontag
Holly Sontag is a Pricing Actuary with extensive experience in the actuarial field, currently working at Transamerica since 2015. She has held various roles at Transamerica and previously worked at Nyhart and AEGON, while holding a degree in Actuarial Science from Butler University.
Work at Transamerica
Holly Sontag has been employed at Transamerica since 2011, initially serving as an Actuarial Analyst at Transamerica Stable Value Solutions Inc in Baltimore, Maryland. She worked in this role for two years before transitioning to a Modeling Actuary position in 2013, where she has continued to contribute for over a decade. In 2015, she advanced to the role of Pricing Actuary, which she has held for nine years in the Indianapolis, Indiana area. Her ongoing tenure at Transamerica highlights her commitment to the organization and her expertise in actuarial functions.
Education and Expertise
Holly Sontag earned her Bachelor’s degree in Actuarial Science from Butler University, where she also completed a minor in Spanish with a focus on Business. Her education spanned from 2006 to 2010, equipping her with a strong foundation in both actuarial principles and language skills. This educational background supports her current roles in pricing and modeling within the actuarial field.
Background
Before joining Transamerica, Holly Sontag gained valuable experience in the actuarial field through various internships. She worked as a Corporate Risk Intern at AEGON for three months in 2009, followed by an eight-month internship as a Defined Benefit Actuarial Intern at Nyhart in 2009-2010. She then served as a Defined Benefit Actuarial Assistant at Nyhart for 11 months from 2010 to 2011. These roles provided her with practical experience that contributed to her professional development.
Professional Experience
Holly Sontag's professional experience includes significant roles in actuarial analysis and pricing. At Transamerica, she has held positions that leverage her skills in modeling and pricing, contributing to the company's actuarial solutions. Her earlier roles at Nyhart and AEGON further established her expertise in defined benefit plans and corporate risk, enhancing her qualifications in the actuarial profession.