Karrie Fjelland, FCAS

Credentialed Actuary
With over 20 years of experience in the property and casualty industry, Fjelland’s experience includes roles in consulting and insurance, holding leadership positions in finance, actuarial and underwriting

Education

University of Chicago Graduate School of Business MBA, Concentrations in Economics and Finance, December 2002

Drake University B.S.B.A. Actuarial Science, May 1994

Professional Designations

Fellow, Casualty Actuarial Society (FCAS)

Professional Work Experience
CNA Insurance Companies
, Chicago, IL, AVP, 2000-2010

  • Managed reserving and financial analyses for commercial lines of business in support of actuarial statements of opinion, including reinsurance, P&C run-off business and asbestos & environmental liabilities

  • Provided pricing support for professional liability books of business, including Lawyers, Realtors and Accountants • Advised business partners on actuarial pricing methodologies, assumptions, processes and controls

  • Managed business relationship and financial close for several affiliate companies who specialized in warranty, surety and workers compensation; and provided pricing and reserving support

  • Performed Schedule P and trend analyses, cash flow analyses and Schedule P tax projections

  • Designed pricing tools tailored to specific commercial liability lines of business

  • Collaborated with senior management on strategic meetings, conferences and broker relations

Other Work

Coregis Insurance, Chicago, IL, Professional Lines Manager, 1997- 2000

Ernst & Young LLP, Chicago, IL, Senior Actuarial Assistant, 1994-1997

Other Board and Advisory Positions

Governance board St. Joseph’s - Member 2017-Present
This committee is charged with monitoring the financial health of the church by providing financial analysis and projections for new and current programs, and overseeing human resources

Spearfish Soccer Association - 2017-Present
Treasurer, non-profit organization promoting youth soccer Director of officiating, responsible for assigning referees to matches and mentoring youth referees.

CAS exam committee - 2005-2010
Involved in writing and grading questions

Karrie@paradigmactuaries.net