Mason Newhard
About Mason Newhard
Mason Newhard is an Actuarial Analyst currently employed at Transamerica in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He has a Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science from the University of Iowa and has held various actuarial roles within Transamerica since 2018.
Work at Transamerica
Mason Newhard currently serves as an Actuarial Analyst at Transamerica, a position he has held since 2021. His role involves applying actuarial principles to analyze data and support business decisions. Prior to this, he worked as an Actuarial Student from 2020 to 2021, and he completed two internships at Transamerica in 2018 and 2019, each lasting three months. All positions were based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, where he contributed to various actuarial projects and initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Mason Newhard earned a Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science from the University of Iowa, completing his studies from 2016 to 2020. He also attended Monticello High School from 2012 to 2016. His educational background provides a strong foundation in actuarial principles, which he applies in his current role at Transamerica.
Background
Mason Newhard is based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, where he has developed his career in the actuarial field. His experience at Transamerica spans several roles, including internships and a student position, which have equipped him with practical skills in actuarial analysis and modeling.
Achievements
During his tenure at Transamerica, Mason Newhard led the conversion of a Universal Life block of business from MoSes to AXIS, demonstrating his capability in managing complex actuarial software transitions. He also standardized modeling best practices for Universal Life models, which improved efficiency and accuracy in actuarial processes. Additionally, he conducted development and impact analysis of a stochastic premium lapse assumption in AXIS, contributing to advanced actuarial modeling techniques.