Past Employer Biographies
Fall 2025
Milliman - 11/11/2025
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Sam Smetek
Hometown: Brookfield, WI
School/major: Actuarial Science and Finance
Practice area(s): Health (Medicare and Long-Term Care)
Credential: FSA, MAAA
Favorite thing about your position/working in the insurance industry: The variety of problems and solutions I get to implement in my everyday job.
Interesting fact about representative: I was born on Friday the 13th.
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Chandler Bentley
Hometown: Pewaukee, WI
School/major: Actuarial Science, Risk Management & Insurance, Finance
Practice area(s): Health (Medicare and Medicaid)
Credential: FSA, MAAA
Favorite thing about your position/working in the insurance industry: Working in an industry that is ever-changing and always presents new challenges and things to learn every day.
Interesting fact about representative: I went to the Badger's Final Four win against Kentucky
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American Family Insurance - 11/06/2025
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Dylan Olson
Dylan has been with American Family for 3 years and has spent time in both Commercial and Personal Lines Pricing. He graduated from UW-Madison in 2022 with majors in Actuarial Science and Risk Management/Insurance, and achieved his ACAS in May 2024. His recent work has consisted of Auto Pricing model development and telematics program research/pricing. He lives in Madison and in his free time enjoys golfing, going to Brewers/Packers games, and hanging out downtown.
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Nick Long
Nick is an analyst on the Actuarial Data and Tools team at American Family where his primary responsibilities are building tools to aid in rate revision processes across multiple lines of business. He has been with American Family for 5 years with most of his tenure focused on the property lines of business, but has begun focusing on building tools for other lines of business including auto and commercial over the past year. He graduated from Utah State University in 2018 with a Bachelors in Statistics. He lives in Sun Prairie with his wife, Leidy, and enjoys his free time going to concerts, festivals, and latin dancing.
Wakely Actuarial Consulting - 10/20/2025
Michelle Faults, ASA, MAAA | Consulting Actuary
Hi, my name is Michelle! I graduated from UW-Madison in December of 2013. I joined Wakely in November of 2024 and prior to this role I worked at another health actuarial consulting firm. I primarily work in the development of Medicare Advantage bids and Individual and Small Group ACA pricing. I also have experience in rate filing review, modeling the impact of proposed legislation, studying state health insurance markets, trend analysis, and reserving. Outside of work, I spend most of my time outside with my two dogs, chasing my toddler while he gets into shenanigans, and trying out new video games and animes.
Hayley Hopfensperger | Actuarial Analyst
Hi, I'm Hayley! I graduated from Arizona State University in May 2022, majoring in Mathematics. I interned at Wakely in Spring of 2022, and moved back to Wisconsin to join Wakely's Madison office full time in July 2022. I primarily work on Medicare Advantage bid development, Medicaid monthly reporting and analytics, and ACA enrollment, cost, and subsidy projections. Outside of work, I spend time volunteering at my local animal rescue, taking hikes with my dog, and attending any events around town!
Josh Lange, ASA | Actuarial Analyst
Hi, I’m Josh! I graduated from the University of Wisconsin–Madison in May 2024 with majors in Actuarial Science, Finance, Risk Management & Insurance, and Economics. This past spring, I worked on a Medicare Advantage bid and an ACA rate filing. Outside of busy season, I’ve developed tools across a variety of service areas — including VBA models supporting the ACO REACH program and Power BI dashboards delivering profitability insights, dual integration analyses, and formulary evaluations. In my free time, I enjoy running, playing basketball, and exploring new coffee shops.
Allianz Life - 10/13/2025
Chloe Argue | Senior Actuarial Analyst
Hi, my name is Chloe! I graduated from UW-Madison in May of 2024. I interned at Allianz Life the summer before my senior year as an Actuarial Intern in Corporate Risk Management. After graduation I returned to Allianz Life, but joined the Actuarial Financial Reporting department, more specifically, Profitability Management. Since stepping into my full-time role, I have primarily worked on rate setting for our inforce Fixed Indexed Annuities block, along with communicating with our reinsurers. Since moving to Minneapolis, I have decided to explore the cities by running around them! I have run two half marathons and a full marathon since moving here. I also love to travel! This past summer I got to go to Banff and Jasper National Parks which had some of the coolest hikes I have ever done.
Katelyn Mamrick | Senior Actuarial Analyst
Hi, my name is Katelyn. I graduated from UW-Madison in 2024 (Roll Badgers!). I've been working at Allianz Life for a little over a year now. Prior to that, I completed an internship at Allianz Life with Actuarial Product Development. During my internship, and since starting full time, I have primarily working on Registered Index Linked Annuities. I'm currently working through FSA modules and will be traveling to the APC at the beginning of November. During my time at Wisconsin, I was a part of the NCAA Division 1 rowing program. Now, I'm training for my first half marathon. Outside of work and running, I am a massive sports fan. I especially love the Minnesota Lynx and Green Bay Packers.
Pinnacle Actuarial Resources - 10/07/2025
Tom Mengwasser, ACAS, MAAA | Senior Actuarial Analyst
Tom graduated from UW-Madison in May 2022, majoring in Actuarial Science, Finance, and Risk Management & Insurance. He joined Pinnacle’s Bloomington office in July 2022 and has been working remotely in Wisconsin since August 2023. In January 2024, Tom earned his Associateship. His project experience includes loss reserving and loss cost projections for clients who write lines of business that include workers’ compensation, auto liability, general liability and auto physical damage coverage. Tom has also provided assistance with research on industry development benchmarks and workers’ compensation benefit level benchmarks. Tom enjoys walks with his wife and landscaping outside of work.
Tyler Tofte, ACAS, MAAA | Actuarial Analyst 2
Tyler graduated from UW-Madison in May 2024, majoring in Actuarial Science and Risk Management & Insurance. He joined Pinnacle’s Chicago office in July 2024. This year, Tyler passed CAS Exam 6 and earned his Associateship. His project experience includes actuarial pricing, reserving, research, and internal presentations on topics such as Tesla’s Safety Score self-insurance algorithm and a custom R script. Originally from Cambridge, WI, Tyler enjoys returning home to spend time outdoors and with family, appreciating the slower pace away from the bustle of city life.