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I have worked as an actuarial consultant to the insurance industry since 1997. With extensive experience working with Moody's AXIS throughout my career, I specialize in managing and executing projects involving AXIS model conversions, AXIS calculator replications, finance transformations, model vetting, actuarial audits, product pricing, valuation and financial reporting. I also have extensive modeling experience using Excel, SQL Server, Access and VBA.Some of my accomplishments include:- Converting actuarial models from legacy systems to AXIS for regular life, universal life, disability, long-term care, variable annuity and equity indexed annuity products- Implementing new modeling functionality and product features into existing AXIS models for the projection and valuation of insurance and annuity products- Creating AXIS, EnterpriseLink, spreadsheet and database processes for Canadian and US GAAP, statutory and tax reporting- Implementing US GAAP LDTI reserving functionality for disability and long-term care products and validating AXIS results- Building complex spreadsheet models to independently calculate policy projections and reserves that verify and replicate the AXIS calculation engine to facilitate audits and validation of model changes- Establishing recommended model design principles and best practices for the design, maintenance and documentation of AXIS models to provide a consistent modeling approach throughout an organization- Performing detailed vetting of AXIS models to ensure correct setup, product features, assumptions and calculations- Designing AXIS models to set premiums and analyze profitability for life and annuity insurance products- Developing Excel/VBA tools to facilitate, automate and control creation, modification and documentation of AXIS tables and objects

Listed skills include Actuarial Consulting, Financial Modeling, Ggy Axis, Axis, and 9 others.

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  University Of Waterloo

  Actuarial Science / Computer Science