Jimmy Yu, Acas
About Jimmy Yu, Acas
Jimmy Yu is a Senior Actuarial Analyst at Intact, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in the actuarial field, having previously held positions at RSA and completed several internships in various financial institutions.
Work at Intact Financial Corporation
Jimmy Yu has been employed at Intact Financial Corporation as a Senior Actuarial Analyst since 2021. In this role, he utilizes his actuarial expertise to analyze data and contribute to the company's financial strategies. His tenure at Intact spans three years, during which he has been involved in various projects that support the organization's objectives in the insurance sector.
Previous Experience at RSA
Prior to his current position, Jimmy Yu worked at RSA for several years. He served as an Actuarial Analyst from 2015 to 2018 and progressed to the role of Senior Actuarial Analyst from 2018 to 2021. Additionally, he briefly held the position of Actuarial Team Lead in 2021 for three months. His experience at RSA provided him with a solid foundation in actuarial practices and team leadership.
Internship Experience in Actuarial Roles
Jimmy Yu gained valuable experience through various internships in the actuarial field. In 2014, he completed three internships: as an Actuarial Intern in Rating and Classification at TD, an Actuarial Intern in Capital Management at Manulife Financial, and as an Actuarial Intern in US Insurance Valuation and Projects at Manulife Financial. These roles allowed him to develop practical skills and insights into the insurance and financial sectors.
Education and Expertise
Jimmy Yu studied at Concordia University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) with a major in Actuarial Mathematics and a minor in Business Studies from 2011 to 2015. He also completed his Diploma of College Studies (DCS) in Pure and Applied Sciences at Collège André-Grasset. His educational background equips him with a strong foundation in mathematical principles and business acumen relevant to his actuarial career.
Early Career and Additional Roles
Before specializing in actuarial science, Jimmy Yu held various positions that contributed to his professional development. He worked as an IT Assistant at Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada in 2009 and as a Tax Information Officer at Revenu Québec in 2013. He also served in management services roles at the Royal Canadian Mounted Police in 2011 and 2012. These early experiences provided him with diverse skills applicable in his later actuarial roles.