Life Practice Council
The Life Practice Council oversees the Academy's public policy work on life insurance issues. The council manages the work of its committees, subcommittees, and work groups. The Academy's vice president for life insurance issues heads the council and serves on the Academy Executive Committee and Board of Directors.
MAAA, FSA
Life Practice Council ASB Liaison
Gabriel (Gabe) Schiminovich works for Haven Technologies providing actuarial services for the development and implementation of technology solutions for life insurance product development, administration, underwriting and distribution. He has over 35 years of experience in the areas of life insurance product development, operations, financial reporting, reinsurance, marketing and distribution. Schiminovich previously served as Vice President of Product Development, for an agent owned distribution and reinsurance company, where he led the development efforts partnering with insurance companies on a broad range of proprietary product solutions focused on the estate planning and corporate markets.
Prior to joining the ASB, Schiminovich served on the ASB Life Committee, including a term as chairperson, was chairperson of the Task Force to Revise ASOP No. 2, and served on several Academy committees and working groups, including chairperson of the Academy’s Non-Guaranteed Elements Working Group.
Schiminovich earned his degree in mathematics from New York University. He is a fellow of the Society of Actuaries and member of the American Academy of Actuaries.
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