Laura Carstensen

Laura Carstensen has a extensive work experience in the actuarial field. Laura currently holds the position of VP, Actuarial Research at the Workers' Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau (WCIRB), a role they have been in since July 2019. Prior to this, Laura served as AVP & Field Actuary, West Zone at Zurich North America from December 2012 to June 2019. Laura also worked at CompWest Insurance as a Managing Actuary, Pricing from January 2011 to December 2012, and as an Actuary from November 2009 to December 2012. Laura began their actuarial career at Fireman's Fund Insurance Company in January 2006, where they were a Assistant Actuary until October 2009. Laura also had a previous role as an Assistant Actuary at FFIC from January 2006 to October 2009. Before that, Laura started their career as an Actuarial Analyst at CSAA from September 2003 to December 2005.

Laura Carstensen holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Economics from the University of Iowa. Laura also obtained the FCAS designation from the Casualty Actuarial Society. Additionally, they attended Stanford University, although specific details regarding their degree or field of study are not provided.