Ali Zaidi
Chester,NJ
Summary
Results-driven Director with expertise in actuarial modeling, advanced analytics, and data visualization. Developed semantic data layers and conducted comprehensive assumption reviews to enhance profitability and operational efficiency. Led actuarial teams managing a $4B book of Group Life and Disability insurance products, collaborating closely with Claims Management and Underwriting leadership.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Director, Actuarial
Prudential Financial
Newark, NJ
02.2005 - 06.2026
- Developed ROI modeling for Group Disability and Life products
- Analyzed clinical diagnosis and impact to financial profitability
- Partnered with Claims Management and Policyholders to implement solutions to reduce claim costs and decrease incidence of disability/death
- Cost Benefit Analysis of claimant rehabilitation and services available to insured population
- Developed semantic data layers to facilitate analysis of product profitability, claimant termination experience, and glide path projections
- Performed assumption reviews and studies in accordance with SOA/ASOP guidelines
- Developed profitability and performance dashboards and provided narrative to leadership to isolate improvement opportunities
Manager, Actuarial Analysis
Chicago Consulting Actuaries
Chicago, Illinois
11.2000 - 02.2005
- Performed valuation and projections of pension and DB programs
- Developed data consolidation and cleaning algorithms to onboard multi-national clients
Manager, Systems Implemenation
Arkidata
Downers Grove, Illinois
01.1999 - 11.2000
- Worked with large multi-national private and government sector organizations to transfer employee benefits management to Hewitt and Associates
Actuarial Analyst
CNA Insurance
Chicago, IL
01.1995 - 01.1999
- Developed equity and ROI models for Group Disability insurance products
- Improved data access and visualization capabilities
Lead Demographer
International Surveys Limited
Toronot, Canada
06.1990 - 01.1995
- Created advanced demographic sampling methods to measure consumer product usage and satisfaction
Education
Bachelor of Science - Actuarial Science/Computer Science
University of Toronto
Toronto, Canada05-1990
Skills
- SQL / PL/SQL
- Data Visualization
- AWS/Redshift
- Tableau
- Advanced Excel and Access
Timeline
Director, Actuarial
Prudential Financial
02.2005 - 06.2026
Manager, Actuarial Analysis
Chicago Consulting Actuaries
11.2000 - 02.2005
Manager, Systems Implemenation
Arkidata
01.1999 - 11.2000
Actuarial Analyst
CNA Insurance
01.1995 - 01.1999
Lead Demographer
International Surveys Limited
06.1990 - 01.1995
Bachelor of Science - Actuarial Science/Computer Science
University of Toronto