Craig Bartelsmeyer

Craig Bartelsmeyer is an Actuarial Director at Kemper Life, leading efforts to modernize life insurance underwriting and enhance enterprise analytics since joining in April 2022. Previously, he was a Product Actuary at Illinois Mutual, where he redesigned the life portfolio and launched products focused on the middle market. His career centers on advancing data-driven decision-making across product development, compliance, and executive reporting. He holds a BS in Mathematics from The University of Alabama and an MS in Mathematics from Southern Illinois University. A Fellow of the Society of Actuaries and Member of the American Academy of Actuaries, Bartelsmeyer also serves as an SOA exam grader and mentors rising professionals. Passionate about leadership and community, he coaches youth Little League, leads his church’s men’s softball team, and sponsors a local bowling team—demonstrating his commitment to building strong, connected communities.