Chartered Actuary: In Person

As more industries, sectors and businesses recognise the value of actuarial expertise, actuaries are finding more opportunities to apply their skills.

Here we meet some of the people who daily use mathematical and risk analysis skills, behavioural insights and business acumen to look at complex issues and help decide how to address them.

We’ll be sharing member stories from around the world on a regular basis, so keep an eye out for updates.

In Person profile: Masimba Zata, FIA C.Act

Masimba Zata’s actuarial career sprang, like many others, from a love of maths. But while it had a traditional beginning, he’s now working in a decidedly non-traditional field.

“My career started off in pensions, then went into insurance,” he says. “I worked for various companies before moving into the technology sector with Moody's.

“I’m now a subject matter expert in the development of actuarial software, with an active role in the development of software products as well as managing and supporting my team.

“I bring in industry knowledge from my own experience and from others in the insurance industry. I help to define the needs and requirements for developing and enhancing software products in the insurance space.”

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Masimba Zata FIA C.Act
In Person profile: Yasmeen Husain FFA C.Act

In Person profile: Yasmeen Husain FFA C.Act

The nature of Yasmeen’s work means taking on different roles with every job.
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In Person profile: Akshay Dhand FIA C.Act

In Person profile: Akshay Dhand FIA C.Act

Akshay has been working to help increase awareness of the actuarial profession in South Asia.
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In Person profile: Lisa Balboa FIA C.Act

In Person profile: Lisa Balboa FIA C.Act

Lisa works with colleagues around the world to explore the potential of new technologies.
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In Person profile: Leah Evans FIA C.Act

In Person profile: Leah Evans FIA C.Act

Leah knows that what to expect as an actuary is variety and – sometimes – the unexpected.
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In Person profile: Jake Iveson FIA C.Act

In Person profile: Jake Iveson FIA C.Act

Jake uses problem solving and strategic planning to help clients get to where they want to be.
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In Person profile: Chris Smerald FIA C.Act

In Person profile: Chris Smerald FIA C.Act

Curiosity drives Chris to apply his actuarial skills in new ways.
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In Person profile: Joshua Waters FIA C.Act

In Person profile: Joshua Waters FIA C.Act

Communication is one of the things Joshua finds most rewarding about his work.
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In Person profile: Rebecca Weare FIA C.Act

In Person profile: Rebecca Weare FIA C.Act

Rebecca often works in the wider European sphere and feels there’s value in chartered status.
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In Person profile: Masimba Zata FIA C.Act

In Person profile: Masimba Zata FIA C.Act

Being an actuary has allowed Masimba to push the boundaries of what he thought he was capable of.
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We’ll be sharing member stories from around the world on a regular basis, so keep an eye out for updates. If you’ve chosen to adopt Chartered Actuary status, or if you’ve employed an actuary who is helping to transform your organisation, we’d love to hear from you.

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