Harry Pylman
About Harry Pylman
Harry Pylman serves as the Vice President of Actuarial at Axis Capital, where he develops pricing strategies for the Canadian market and enhances customer relations. He has extensive experience in the insurance industry, having held various actuarial and management roles at the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia.
Work at Axis Capital
Harry Pylman has served as Vice President Actuarial at Axis Capital since 2013. In this role, he is responsible for developing pricing strategies for the Canadian market and enhancing customer relations for AXIS Re. His work involves participating in major product change analyses and identifying trends in claims handling and safety technology. Pylman's contributions have been instrumental in the growth and development of the company's actuarial practices.
Previous Experience at ICBC
Prior to his current role, Harry Pylman had a lengthy career at the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC). He held various positions, including Chief Underwriter/Director Underwriting from 2000 to 2011, Manager, Reinsurance & Pricing for one year in 2011-2012, and Manager, Corporate Actuarial (Acting) from 1997 to 1999. His responsibilities included managing reinsurance aspects, negotiating contract wordings, and leading the development of pricing models.
Education and Expertise
Harry Pylman studied at The University of British Columbia, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Applied Mathematics. He also completed the Executive Management Development Program at Simon Fraser University (SFU). Pylman is a member of the Casualty Actuarial Society, having achieved Parts 1-5, C1, C2, PC, VE, VF, and VS, which reflects his extensive knowledge in actuarial science and insurance risk.
Key Contributions to ICBC
During his tenure at ICBC, Harry Pylman made significant contributions, including the design of the broker remuneration model and leading negotiations on the second strategic accord. He sponsored the conversion of ICBC brokers from a dedicated connectivity network to an internet-based system, which modernized their operational capabilities. Pylman's work helped shape the actuarial and underwriting practices at ICBC.
Achievements in Pricing Models
Harry Pylman played a crucial role in tripling AXIS Re's writings in Canada by developing Canadian pricing models and establishing market connections. He led the development of Generalized Linear Models (GLM) for pricing and conducted relativity studies, which provided valuable insights from a business perspective. His analytical skills have been vital in enhancing the company's pricing strategies.