His present responsibilities include reserving, renewal rating, reviewing health insurance rate filings, and pricing of health benefits. Josh also provides actuarial services related to the review and audit of Medicare Advantage bids for CMS.
Josh has provided actuarial consulting services for almost 10 years. Prior to joining Oliver Wyman, Josh was an actuary with Assurant Health. His primary focus was in the development of new experience monitoring systems in support of the pricing and sales areas. Josh’s other responsibilities included periodic analysis of Assurant’s small group product line, ad hoc analysis for upper management, and testing and development of proprietary software. He was also involved with the pricing and forecasting areas to aid in developing assumptions for their respective models.
Professional experience includes:
- Pricing, preparation, and certification of Medicare Advantage Part C and Part D Bids.
- Setting incurred but not reported reserves for health insurers and self insured plans.
- Setting year-end reserves for Medicare Advantage Part D reconciliation items.
- Reviewing regulatory filings prepared and submitted by health insurance companies.