Anshuman Anand

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About Anshuman Anand

With over 23 years of experience, I am a seasoned actuarial business leader dedicated to driving transformational initiatives, fostering innovation, and achieving sustainable growth across global markets. My expertise spans actuarial valuation, pricing, reinsurance, risk management, and operational transformation, consistently delivering exceptional results. I firmly believe in the wisdom of Charles Darwin: “It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent that survives. It is the one that is most adaptable to change.” This philosophy has guided me in navigating the ever-evolving actuarial and financial landscape, leveraging adaptability, data, and innovation to address complex challenges and uncover new opportunities. Currently, as Senior Vice President and Head of Life & Health Valuations at Swiss Re Global Business Solutions, I lead a team of 215+ professionals across regions, ensuring operational excellence in financial reporting, valuation, and assumption reviews under IFRS 17 and other global standards. My tenure is marked by initiatives that have enhanced actuarial efficiency, implemented cutting-edge solutions, and fostered a thriving global actuarial community. Key Achievements: • Successfully redefined actuarial business models, unlocking revenue potential through IFRS 17 implementation and operational efficiencies. • Built and mentored high-performing teams across geographies, scaling operations and fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence. • Delivered impactful results in pricing, valuation, risk management, and regulatory compliance, driving financial excellence and governance. • Represented organizations at global conferences, showcasing insights and advancing industry practices. I am passionate about combining strategic foresight and technical expertise to deliver impactful solutions that drive organizational success, advance actuarial science, and empower teams to excel. As a global speaker, advisor to actuarial bodies, and mentor, I am committed to fostering talent, promoting innovation, and shaping the future of the profession. Let’s connect to explore opportunities, share ideas, or collaborate on initiatives that create meaningful change in the actuarial and financial landscape.