Lewis & Ellis Inc.
DAVE DILLON, FSA, MAAA, FCA, MS

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Senior Vice President & Principal
Dallas
DDillon@LewisEllis.com

Shaping the Future of Actuarial Consulting

Dave Dillon is a highly respected consulting actuary with a distinguished career in the health actuarial field. Dave brings to Lewis & Ellis a wealth of expertise, strategic vision, and an unflagging commitment to the profession.

Distinguished Experience

Dave is an accomplished consulting actuary who has dedicated his career to serving insurance companies, state insurance departments, and other health insurance stakeholders. His area of expertise spans healthcare and health insurance, including the ACA, Voluntary Benefits, and financial solvency. Over the course of his illustrious career, Dave has developed a deep understanding of the complex actuarial landscape and has successfully navigated clients through numerous challenges and changes in the industry.

Over the last 15 years, Dave has assisted 23 states with healthcare and health insurance issues. He currently serves 11 states as a healthcare and health insurance adviser.

Dave has developed health insurance products for many industry-leading insurers, e.g., Lincoln Financial Group, Prudential, AIG, and Aetna.

Thought Leader in the Industry

Beyond his consulting work, Dave has also established himself as a thought leader in the industry. He frequently shares his insights and knowledge through speaking engagements and publications, contributing to the broader dialogue on actuarial science and healthcare policy.

Since 2017, Mr. Dillon has been quoted in the national media over 50 times regarding national healthcare reform issues. Dave currently serves as the Co-coordinator and interviewer for the SOA Health Podcasts series, which provides meaningful continuing education and leading-edge content for all health actuaries. Dave is also active with the American Academy of Actuaries where he serves on the Academy’s Individual and Small Group Markets Committee, the Health Financial Reporting & Solvency Committee, and the faculty of the Life & Health Qualifications Seminar.

Dave's dedication to knowledge sharing not only enhances the reputation of Lewis & Ellis, but it also propels the entire actuarial profession forward.

Recognized Expertise

Dave's expertise is widely recognized and sought after. He has been elected to the Society of Actuaries’ Board of Directors and has served on the SOA’s Health Section Council. These positions underscore the industry's respect for Dave's expertise and his ability to shape the future of the actuarial field.

Committed to Client Success

At the heart of Dave's work is a commitment to client success. Whether he's conducting a complex actuarial study, advising on a strategic decision, or sharing his insights at a conference, Dave's goal remains the same: to deliver outstanding results that drive client success.

Join L&E in appreciating Dave Dillon’s passion for actuarial science, his dedication to clients, and his contribution to the field. His expertise is a significant asset to our team and an embodiment of the commitment, integrity, and excellence that define Lewis & Ellis.

Education

Dave holds a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics from Oklahoma State University and a master’s degree in Statistics and Actuarial Science from the University of Iowa.

Professional

Fellow, Society of Actuaries
Member, American Academy of Actuaries
Fellow, Conference of the Consulting Actuaries
Board Member, Society of Actuaries Board of Directors, 2018 – 2021
Board Member, National Math Foundation, 2019 - Current
Co-Chair and Interviewer, SOA HSC Educational Podcast Series, 2015 - Current
Chair, SOA HSC Strategic Initiative, Commercial Healthcare: What’s Next? 2017 – 2018
Chair, SOA HSC Strategic Initiative Planning Committee, 2016
Member, AAA Individual and Small Group Markets Committee, 2019 – Current
Member, AAA Health Financial Reporting & Solvency Committee, 2017 – Current
Member, AAA Health Solvency Subcommittee – HRBC Task Force, 2022 - Current
Instructor, AAA Life & Health Qualifications Seminar, 2021 – Current
Member, SOA Sustainable Development Goals Task Force, 2022
Member, SOA Health Section Council, 2015 - 2016
Member, SOA Health Research Committee, 2014 - 2018
Member, SOA Project Oversight Group, Evaluating Risk Adjustment in MA, 2022
Member, SOA Project Oversight Group, Health Costs for 2021 Rating, 2020 – 2021
Member, SOA Project Oversight Group, Actuarial Model for Wellness, 2014 – 2015
2022 SOA Presidential Award
2017 SOA Volunteer of the Year Award
2022 SOA Health Meeting, Outstanding Session Award
2019 SOA Health Meeting, Outstanding Session Award
2017 SOA Health Meeting, Outstanding Session Award
2017 SOA Annual Meeting, Outstanding Session Award

Presentations

2023 Society of Actuaries Health Meeting

2023 Gamma Iota Sigma

2022 Conference of Consulting Actuaries Webinar

2022 Southeastern Actuaries Conference & Actuaries Club of the Southwest Annual Meeting

2022 Society of Actuaries ImpACT Meeting

2022 Society of Actuaries Health Meeting

Boise State University, Value-Based Healthcare Program

2021 Society of Actuaries Health Meeting

2021 Iowa Actuaries Club Education Day

2020 Society of Actuaries Annual Meeting

2020 ACTEX Learning Webinar

2020 Society of Actuaries Health Meeting

2020 Society of Actuaries Individual/Small Group Subgroup Meeting

2020 Society of Actuaries Health Virtual Meeting Webcast Series

2020 ACTEX Learning Webinar

2020 Gamma Iota Sigma Webinar

2019 Society of Actuaries Annual Meeting

2019 Conference of Consulting Actuaries’ Webinar

2019 Iowa Actuaries Club Annual Meeting

2019 InsureTech Connect, Pre-Conference Workshop

2019 University of Iowa Speaker Series

2019 Gamma Iota Sigma International Conference

2019 Society of Actuaries Health Meeting

2018 Southeastern Actuaries Conference

2018 Society of Actuaries Annual Meeting

2018 Conference of Consulting Actuaries’ Webinar

2018 Society of Actuaries Health Meeting

2018 Society of Actuaries Webinar

2018 Nebraska Actuaries Club

2017 Society of Actuaries Annual Meeting

2017 Society of Actuaries Health Meeting

2017 Gamma Iota Sigma International Conference

2017 Society of Actuaries Webinar

2016 Society of Actuaries Annual Meeting

2016 Society of Actuaries Health Meeting

2015 Society of Actuaries Webinar

2015 Society of Actuaries Annual Meeting

2014 Society of Actuaries Annual Meeting

2014 Society of Financial Examiners Career Development Seminar

2014 Society of Actuaries Webinar

2013 Society of Financial Examiners Career Development Seminar

2012 Society of Financial Examiners Career Development Seminar

 

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