Michelle Sheppard
About Michelle Sheppard
Michelle Sheppard is a Corporate Actuary at Missouri Employers Mutual, where she has worked since 2017. She has extensive experience in actuarial consulting and enterprise risk management, having previously held positions at PwC, Missouri Farm Bureau Insurance, and Midwest Employers Casualty Company.
Work at Missouri Employers Mutual
Michelle Sheppard has served as a Corporate Actuary at Missouri Employers Mutual since 2017. In this role, she collaborates across the enterprise to evaluate and monitor various opportunities, products, services, and initiatives. She manages and administers the company's Enterprise Risk Management program, which includes conducting assessments and preparing reports for the Board. Additionally, she consults with the Executive Team on strategic matters, including scenario planning and risk assessment.
Previous Experience in Actuarial Consulting
Before her current position, Michelle Sheppard worked at several organizations in actuarial roles. She was an Actuarial Technician at Midwest Employers Casualty Company from 1996 to 1998. Following that, she served as an Actuary at Missouri Farm Bureau Insurance from 2001 to 2009. Prior to these roles, she gained experience as an Actuarial Consultant at PwC from 1998 to 2001 in Atlanta, Georgia.
Education and Expertise
Michelle Sheppard holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Education with a focus on Mathematics from the University of Missouri-Columbia, which she completed from 1988 to 1992. She furthered her education at the same institution, earning a Master of Science (M.S.) in Mathematics from 1992 to 1994. Her academic background provides a strong foundation for her expertise in actuarial science and risk management.
Consultation and Risk Management
In her capacity as Corporate Actuary, Michelle Sheppard consults with reinsurance buyers and brokers regarding corporate reinsurance strategies and purchases. She plays a crucial role in advising the Executive Team on strategic initiatives, including the valuation of proposed plans and alternative strategies. Her work involves comprehensive risk assessment and scenario planning to inform decision-making at the corporate level.