Dynamic actuarial professional at Prudential Assurance Malaysia Berhad with hands-on experience in developing competitive insurance products and optimizing pricing models. Demonstrated expertise in IFRS17 compliance, profit testing, and actuarial modeling, with a strong track record of delivering accurate, data-driven insights to support strategic decisions.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages
Work History
Actuarial Professional
Prudential Assurance Malaysia Berhad
07.2022 - Current
Pricing Team (2022 - Current)
Collaborated with product development, underwriting, and finance teams etc. to design competitive and sustainable insurance products.
Set and review pricing assumptions, including mortality/morbidity, lapses, expenses, and investment returns, based on experience studies and market benchmarks.
Performed profit testing and sensitivity analysis under various scenarios to assess product profitability, risk margins, and solvency implications (e.g., under IFRS17).
Conducted experience studies and profitability analysis to support product development and portfolio management.
Ensured pricing alignment with IFRS17 frameworks, contributing to the development of contractual service margin (CSM) methodologies and risk adjustment parameters.
Developed and maintained pricing models for individual and group insurance products, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
Performed User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for product implementation systems and validated Prophet model to ensure accurate pricing and compliance with regulatory requirements.
Prepared detailed pricing reports and documentation for internal approvals, regulatory submissions, and reinsurance negotiations.
Handled ad-hoc tasks related to policy servicing, including responding to inquiries from internal teams and external customers.
Actuarial Intern
Prudential Assurance Malaysia Berhad
09.2021 - 04.2022
IFRS17 Team (3 months)
Assist with the preparation of IFRS17 reporting deliverables, including data validation, reconciliation, and documentation.
Develop and execute VBA scripts to automate data compilation and processing tasks.
Maintained clear documentation of all work performed, ensuring easy access for future reference or audits.
Reinsurance Team (2 months)
Assisted in evaluating reinsurance treaties and compiling exposure data using Excel and VBA.
Assisted in preparing detailed claim tables to support insurance claim recovery processes.
Pricing Team (3 months)
Performed UAT for product implementations and annual premium statement processes to validate system outputs.
Enhanced pricing spreadsheets by using Excel formulas and integrating VBA-based automation for improved accuracy and workflow speed.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Actuarial Science
UCSI University
Kuala Lumpur
04.2019 - 04.2022
Skills
Fast Learning
Commitment
Responsive
Time Management
Teamwork and Collaboration
Accomplishments
UCSI University Trust Scholarship (2019–2022)
Awarded a 50% tuition scholarship for consistent academic excellence and active participation in community service initiatives.
Yayasan Kelab Rotary Malaysia Full Scholarship (2020–2022)
Received a full scholarship based on outstanding academic achievements and active involvement in extracurricular and leadership activities.
Dean’s List Award (All Semesters)
Consistently achieved top academic standing across all semesters, demonstrating strong discipline and academic commitment.
Software
Excel
PowerPoint
Prophet
Visual Basic
Extracurricular Interests
Equity Investing (2020–Present)
Actively monitor financial markets and identify long-term investment opportunities. Continuously enhance knowledge of investment strategies by studying successful investors and applying fundamental analysis to portfolio decisions.
Senior Analyst (Application Support) at Prudential Assurance Malaysia BerhadSenior Analyst (Application Support) at Prudential Assurance Malaysia Berhad