MBA Actuaries was formed by the merger of two respected independent consulting firms, Muetterties, Bennett and Associates, Inc. and Odell & Associates, Inc. A merger of equals, each of these firms had over 20 years of continuous operating history and was recognized in the industry as experts in their chosen fields.

The combination of the two firms provides a platform for broader service offerings and stronger customer relationships. With additional resources at their disposal, MBA Actuaries is poised to grow beyond the boundaries of traditional actuarial consulting and provide superior service in the fields of Alternative Risk Transfer, Litigation Support and Merger and Acquisition Services.

MBA Actuaries continues to deliver quality products and services and set the same high standards that built the reputations of the founding firms. Our mission is to help our clients successfully overcome business challenges relating to insurance, reinsurance and risk management. We provide our clients innovative, individually tailored products and services that exceed their expectations.


History of Muetterties, Bennett and Associates, Inc.
John H. Muetterties started Independent Actuarial Services of New Jersey after taking early retirement from ISO in 1978. The corporation was formed on the basis that there was a real need for unique and unusual studies in the casualty actuarial consulting areas. Norman J. Bennett joined the firm in 1981 and the name was changed shortly thereafter to Muetterties, Bennett and Associates, Inc. Chap Cook joined the firm in 1991 and became president and principal owner in 1993.

Now in the year of our 25th Anniversary, there have been many changes, but some things that haven’t changed. We still consult for coal mining, off-shore platform construction, and some excess lines. We have added some shipbuilding, chain grocery, medical malpractice, truckers, liquidations, crop insurance and many other projects of high interest.


History of Odell & Associates, Inc.
Odell & Associates, Inc. was founded in June, 1982 . The firm’s mission was to provide quality actuarial services to selected clients. We believed that there was a need for a firm which focused on the needs of the client, with other activities being secondary. Our approach to delivering services is to first understand as fully as possible the contributing factors and then, working closely with the client, offer our professional insight to help them resolve the problems and achieve their objectives.

Over the years, many individuals have contributed to the success to the firm. With the passing of time, the objectives of the firm and its founder naturally changed. A business combination made a great deal of sense from a number of perspectives including assuring continuation of quality services to long term clients. We believe our clients will be well served by the combined firm.

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