I have over 30 years of insurance industry actuarial experience. Though I took on leadership roles with ever increasing responsibilities at two highly respected insurers in the Pacific Northwest, I never lost sight of the need to keep my technical skills sharp. I enjoy both hands-on work and opportunities to mentor others. I will adapt to your needs and that of your audience.
"What can't I help you with?" might be more appropriate. My knowledge base and skills have developed from taking on cross-functional actuarial leadership roles primarily focused on annuities. I can assist with projects related to the following areas of practice:
Financial Reporting: US GAAP, Statutory and Tax reporting for annuities. FAS133, SOP 03-1, FAS97 Modeling, Actuarial Opinion Work, Explanation of Volatility, Earnings Analysis, Reserve Analysis, Purchase Accounting, Systems Implementation, Transformation Assistance, Independent Actuarial Process Review or Audit.
Product Development: Pricing Exercises, Methodology Review, Risk Return Analysis, Product Filing Memorandums, Experience studies, and Assumption Setting.
In-force Management: Investment Strategy Decisions, ALM Modeling, Hedge Advice, Crediting Rate Determination, and Administration System Support.
I won't come to you with existing presentations or canned advice. Rather, I will listen to you first and foremost, and collaborate with you to meet your objectives, together.
Whether it short term technical solution or a mentoring role with your existing staff on producing long-term lasting solutions, I will be happy to help.
Barbara.Hilligoss@higsconsulting.com