CAS Profile: Kyle Bartee, FCAS
Kyle Bartee, FCAS, leads the Actuarial and Underwriting departments of Roamly. He has been an active volunteer with the CAS since 2014 and currently serves as the Volunteer Chair the CAS Case Competiton Volunteer Task Force. He received the CAS Above and Beyond Achievement Award in 2024.
Where do you work and what is your position?
I work a Roamly, an RV insurance company where I lead the Actuarial and Underwriting departments.
Where did you attend college?
I attended Maryville University in St. Louis, Missouri, and earned a master’s degree in Actuarial Science.
Why did you decide to become an actuary?
I wanted a career where cutting edge mathematics intersected with the business world.
What aspects of the field do you love?
I love that actuaries help provide the insights and innovations that not only help our companies grow, but also help protect our customers from loss events that could have left them in financial ruin without insurance.
What is the best career advice you have ever received?
Don’t wait for your manager to tell you what to do. Find ways to add value by anticipating what is needed before you are asked.
Do you have any advice for those just starting out?
Your resume is a story waiting to be told. Have an anecdote ready to be told for each bullet point in your resume so that your interview feels more like a conversation.
Why would you recommend a career in the P&C insurance industry to current college students?
In addition to being paid really well, actuaries help insurance companies provide coverage that helps protect people from the financial hardship of a loss. We help ensure that our companies can keep their promise to protect our customers.
What can students do now to prepare for a career in the industry?
Train yourself to be a lifelong learner by seeking knowledge and skills outside the classroom. Take what you learn in class and find real world problems you can solve in areas that interest you, like Kaggle problems or actuarial case competitions. CAS Student Central is a great starting place to find additional resources and challenges that can give you an edge when trying to find your first job.