Danish Zulfiqar
About Danish Zulfiqar
Danish Zulfiqar is a Manager in Corporate Actuarial with over six years of experience in Property and Casualty Insurance. He has worked at notable companies such as Intact, Economical Insurance, and Deloitte, and holds a Bachelor of Mathematics in Actuarial Science from the University of Waterloo.
Work at Intact Financial Corporation
Danish Zulfiqar has been employed at Intact Financial Corporation since 2020, serving as the Manager of Corporate Actuarial. In this role, he oversees various actuarial functions and contributes to the company's strategic initiatives. His responsibilities include managing actuarial projects and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. His tenure at Intact has been marked by a focus on enhancing the company's actuarial capabilities.
Previous Experience in Actuarial Roles
Before joining Intact Financial Corporation, Danish Zulfiqar held several positions in the actuarial field. He worked at Economical Insurance as a Corporate Actuarial Analyst from 2014 to 2018, where he was involved in key projects such as user acceptance testing (UAT) for the launch of the company's direct channel. He also served as a Senior Consultant at Deloitte from 2019 to 2020 and as a Senior Risk Analyst at iA Auto Finance for nine months in 2018.
Education and Expertise
Danish Zulfiqar earned a Bachelor of Mathematics degree with a focus on Actuarial Science and a minor in Economics from the University of Waterloo, where he studied from 2009 to 2013. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his career in actuarial science. Additionally, he possesses strong technical skills in various software and tools, including SAS, R, VBA, Excel, ResQ, Arius, and Radar.
Background in Teaching and Early Career
In addition to his actuarial roles, Danish Zulfiqar gained teaching experience as a Teaching Assistant at the University of Waterloo in 2012 for three months in Dubai, UAE. His early career also included significant experience in the Property and Casualty (P&C) insurance sector, where he has developed a comprehensive understanding of the industry.
Project Involvement and Technical Skills
Danish Zulfiqar has worked on a diverse range of projects throughout his career, including Reserving, Dynamic Capital Adequacy Testing (DCAT), planning, and budgeting. His technical skills enable him to effectively utilize various actuarial software and tools, enhancing his contributions to the projects he undertakes.