Google's Loren Nickel Appointed to CAS Board of Directors

The Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS), the trusted global authority in property and casualty (P&C) actuarial science, announces the appointment of Loren Nickel, FCAS, director of business risk and insurance at Google, to its Board of Directors. Nickel will serve a one-year term beginning at the 2026 CAS Annual Meeting.

A Fellow of the CAS, Nickel is a seasoned risk executive with three decades of experience spanning actuarial science, underwriting, and corporate risk management. As director of business risk and insurance at Google, he leads the team responsible for risk advisory, captive management, insurance placement, and advanced analytical support across the Alphabet portfolio. Prior to joining Google, Nickel spent 15 years in actuarial roles and four years in underwriting management at leading global institutions, including Aon and Allianz.

Nickel has been an active leader in the actuarial and risk management communities. His honors include the Business Insurance Innovation of the Year Award (2011 and 2022) and RIMS Risk Manager of the Year (2017). He also served six years as president of the Casualty Actuaries of the Bay Area, a CAS regional affiliate. He is a Member of the American Academy of Actuaries (MAAA) and holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) credential.

"Loren brings a valuable perspective to the CAS Board, combining deep actuarial expertise with firsthand experience managing complex risks at one of the world's leading technology companies," said Barry Franklin, FCAS, president of the CAS. "His career demonstrates the versatility of CAS actuaries and the value they bring to organizations navigating an increasingly complex risk landscape. We look forward to the insights and leadership he will bring as we continue advancing the profession and expanding its impact."