Robert K. Smith, MA, ACAS, has been included in Marquis Who’s Who. As in all Marquis Who’s Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
With unparalleled expertise as an actuary, Mr. Smith lends more than 20 years of industry experience to aiding his community. As the vice president and head of reserving at Skyward Specialty Insurance, he deals with the losses that have been incurred but not yet reported by insurance, and is responsible for all aspects of producing actual estimates from those figures. Mr. Smith handles roughly 20 different reserves for a plethora of companies.
Prior to embarking upon his professional journey, Mr. Smith sought an education at Drew University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in mathematics and political science. In 1982, he completed his formal education at the University of Virginia with a Master of Science in applied mathematics. After concluding his institutional learning, he found employment as a mathematics teacher, a position he held for well over a decade. In time, Mr. Smith earned certification as an associate of the Casualty Actuarial Society.
A consummate professional, Mr. Smith has been a member of several important organizations relevant to his field, such as the American Academy of Actuarial Science, the Casualty Actuarial Society and the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. A devoted volunteer within his local community, he is also part of a mentoring program for the Casualty Actuarial Society. Looking toward the future, Mr. Smith hopes to assume an expanded role in his company, and serve as a mentor to the younger members of his team.
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