Jonathan Freund, Asa
About Jonathan Freund, Asa
Jonathan Freund is a Staff Actuary at Transamerica, where he has worked since 2017. He previously held positions at Prudential Financial and has a background in mathematics and actuarial science from Touro College.
Work at Transamerica
Jonathan Freund has been employed at Transamerica as a Staff Actuary since 2017. In this role, he has led a team of over 10 individuals through sample policy testing. His responsibilities include conducting baseline testing for various projects, such as Long Term Care and Medicare Supplemental Coverage. He utilizes advanced tools like Excel, MG-ALFA, and Alteryx to perform testing and data analysis. Freund's work also involves updating complex Excel replicators for SQL stored procedures and creating macros to streamline data compilation and policy location.
Previous Experience at Prudential Financial
Before joining Transamerica, Jonathan Freund worked at Prudential Financial for four years, from 2013 to 2017, as a Senior Actuarial Associate. Prior to this position, he served as an Actuarial Associate at Prudential from 2011 to 2013. His tenure at Prudential provided him with significant experience in actuarial practices and methodologies, contributing to his professional development in the field.
Education and Expertise
Jonathan Freund studied at Touro College, where he earned a degree in Mathematics with a focus on Actuarial Science from 2006 to 2010. He also attended Shor Yoshuv. His educational background has equipped him with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in the actuarial profession. Freund's expertise includes advanced data analysis, model testing, and the use of actuarial software.
Early Career and Tutoring Experience
Jonathan Freund began his career as an Insurance Intern at Cedar Brook Financial Partners in 2009, where he worked for one month. He also served as a Mathematics Tutor at Touro College from 2009 to 2010. These early experiences provided him with foundational skills in mathematics and client interaction, which have been beneficial in his subsequent actuarial roles.