Daniel Mhango
Summary
Results-oriented Actuarial Analyst with a proven track record of delivering high-performance results in complex research and technical report development. Specialized in analyzing risk exposure within financial systems and investments, demonstrating expertise in insurance rate and risks analysis over a 3-year period. Proficient in leveraging databases, programming languages, and spreadsheets to conduct comprehensive risk analysis and implement effective management techniques. Known for excellent analytical skills and the ability to produce detailed and insightful reports. Thrives in a self-directed work environment, consistently delivering exceptional outcomes with minimal supervision.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
8
8
Certification
Work History
Senior Actuarial Analyst
Gralix Actuarial Consulting
10.2023 - Current
- Led technical team at Gralix Actuarial Consulting, overseeing design and implementation of production-grade actuarial solutions for internal and client use.
- Successfully marketed products at key conferences, including the Zambia Annual Insurance Conference, reaching regional insurance leaders.
- Delivered training to National Health Scheme management on conducting actuarial valuations and provided comprehensive comparisons of the Zambia NHIS with other regional schemes in Ghana, Rwanda, Kenya, and Tanzania.
Senior Actuarial Analyst
Deloitte Zambia/Deloitte Kenya
06.2023 - 10.2023
- Tackled crucial risk areas by incorporating actuarial insights and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Conducted experience studies to identify trends, refine assumptions, and improve forecasting accuracy.
- Mentored junior analysts, enhancing their technical proficiency and fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Presented findings from actuarial analyses to executive leadership teams for informed decision-making on business objectives.
Actuarial Analyst
Deloitte Zambia/Deloitte Kenya
09.2021 - 06.2023
- Enhanced actuarial model accuracy by incorporating industry best practices, leading to more accurate risk assessments.
- Validated existing actuarial assumptions with updated market data, ensuring alignment with current conditions.
- Optimized financial reporting by developing streamlined processes for quarterly reserve analyses and annual valuation reports.
Individual Life Administration Intern
Prudential Life Assurance
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Enhanced interdepartmental communication by scheduling meetings and preparing agendas for team discussions.
- Improved efficiency of administrative tasks by updating standard operating procedures and training materials.
- Assisted in underwriting, policy acceptance, premium administration, fraud detection, and claims processing during this role and developed a well-rounded understanding of the Insurance cycle.
Education
BSc. Actuarial Science -
The University of Zambia
IFRS 17 Professional Accreditation – Saba Cloud
01.2022
IFRS 9 Professional Accreditation – Saba Cloud
01.2021
Skills
- Actuarial Software (Exemplar, Prophet)
- Risk Management
- Actuarial Reserving Techniques
- Actuarial Modeling
- Project Management
- Software Development (Django, React, Qt, PostgreSQL, Docker)
- Model Development
- Claims Analysis
- Data Analytics (Python, R, VBA, Power BI)
- Profitability Analysis
- Predictive Modeling
Affiliations
- Hobbyist programming
- Competitive mobile gamer
Certification
- Python for Data Science - IBM Certification
- Databases and SQL for Data Science - IBM Certification
- R for Data Science - Udemy
- Spark and Python for Big Data - Udemy
- Python Automation - Udemy
presentations and public speaking
- Zambia Annual Insurance Conference - Presentation on Actuarial Reserving Application - built and presented by Daniel Tiwonge Mhango
- National Health Insurance Scheme - Actuarial Valuation Workshop - 5-day Training to Management of the Zambia National Health Insurance Scheme - Lead Presenter on Day 4 and Day 5.
- General Insurance Reserving Workshop - Provide non-life reserving training to Management of local General Insurance Companies - Co-presenter
references
- Mr. Musuku Mutoni, Deloitte Zambia, Senior Manager, +260 961 092 118, mmutoni@deloitte.co.zm
- Mrs. Rebecca Kariru-Muriuki, Deloitte Kenya, Associate Director, +254 716 015 123, rmuriuki@deloitte.co.ke
- Mr. Jordan Sichalwe, Microsoft Corporation USA, Software Engineer, +1 425-532-6485, jordansich@gmail.com
- Ms. Mwansa Kamfwa, Deloitte Zambia, Financial Advisory Consultant, +260 971 997 740, mkamfwa@deloitte.co.zm
Additonal references available upon request
Timeline
Senior Actuarial Analyst
Gralix Actuarial Consulting
10.2023 - Current
Senior Actuarial Analyst
Deloitte Zambia/Deloitte Kenya
06.2023 - 10.2023
Actuarial Analyst
Deloitte Zambia/Deloitte Kenya
09.2021 - 06.2023
Individual Life Administration Intern
Prudential Life Assurance
01.2018 - 01.2019
BSc. Actuarial Science -
The University of Zambia
IFRS 17 Professional Accreditation – Saba Cloud
IFRS 9 Professional Accreditation – Saba Cloud
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