Shuang Zhao, Fcas
About Shuang Zhao, Fcas
Shuang Zhao is a Senior Actuary currently working at Everest in New York, having previously held positions at AIG and Zurich North America. Zhao holds a Master's Degree in Actuarial Science from Columbia University and a Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics and Business Administration from the University of Richmond.
Current Role at Everest
Shuang Zhao serves as a Senior Actuary at Everest, a position held since 2023. Based in New York, United States, Zhao is responsible for applying actuarial principles and methodologies to support the company's objectives. This role involves analyzing data, assessing risks, and contributing to the development of insurance products.
Previous Experience at AIG
Zhao has extensive experience at AIG, where they worked in various actuarial roles. Initially, Zhao served as a Senior Actuarial Analyst from 2019 to 2020, followed by a two-year tenure in the same position from 2020 to 2022. During this time, Zhao contributed to actuarial analyses and supported decision-making processes within the organization. Additionally, Zhao held the position of Associate Actuary for one year from 2022 to 2023.
Educational Background
Shuang Zhao holds a Master’s Degree in Actuarial Science from Columbia University, where they studied from 2015 to 2017. Prior to this, Zhao earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Mathematics and Business Administration with a concentration in Finance from the University of Richmond, completing the program from 2011 to 2015. Zhao's educational background provides a strong foundation in quantitative analysis and financial principles.
Early Career Experience
Before entering the actuarial field, Zhao gained experience as a Research Assistant at the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science from 2013 to 2014. This role involved supporting academic research initiatives. Additionally, Zhao worked as an Actuarial Intern at Genworth Financial for four months in 2014 and as an Actuarial Analyst at Zurich North America from 2016 to 2017, further developing their skills in actuarial analysis.
High School Education
Shuang Zhao completed high school at Shenzhen Foreign Languages School, graduating in 2011. This early education laid the groundwork for Zhao's subsequent academic pursuits in mathematics and finance.