samantha jackson

Skilled up in Python, Statistical Analysis, Machine Learning, and Deep Learning in this 15-week intensive training program. Teased insights from data through coursework and individual & group projects. Improved communication of technical topics with regular data-related blog posts and presentations. Coursework: Topics - Statistics, Probability, Linear Algebra, Machine Learning, Neural Networks, Natural Language Processing, Web-scraping, Time Series, Recommendation Systems Implementation of topics - Python, SQL, Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-Learn, NLTK, Keras, fast.ai, RegEx, Annoy, Plotly, Matplotlib, Seaborn

* Produced annual reserve analyses using various actuarial development methods. Communicated recommendations for current AY loss ratios and a best estimate of prior year development to senior actuaries * Collaborated with senior management to develop and implement a method of calculating ultimate estimates based on applying Buhlmann Credibility to loss development. Method was based on a paper by Eric Brosius, and was implemented in VBA. * Communicated with senior Underwriters, Claims Analysts, Pricing Actuaries, and Controllers * Calculated calendar year expected loss emergence and analyze quarterly actual versus expected * Booked appropriate IBNR changes for current and prior accident years at quarterly closing * Assisted senior actuaries with production of Schedule P and other annual and quarterly GAAP and Statutory financial filings * Automated repetitive processes with VBA to increase efficiency in data compiling and balancing

Produce annual reserve analyses Calculate CY expectations and analyze quarterly AvE emergence Book appropriate IBNR changes for current and prior AYs Provide additional analyses to support the corporate actuarial function, including annual statement reporting and other regulatory requirements

* Produced annual profitability studies to highlight growth opportunities by business segment and region. * Risk-adjusted year over year rate increases by account in collaboration with account underwriters to produce accurate aggregate rate reports by month * Provided rate scenarios for underwriters looking for guidance on renewal accounts

Activities and Societies: Gamma Iota Sigma, Gamma Phi Beta, Beta Gamma Sigma