Edward Tam
About Edward Tam
Edward Tam is a Director at KPMG Australia, where he has worked since 2018. He has over 15 years of experience in the life insurance sector, specializing in life insurance strategy, business advisory, and risk-based capital.
Work at KPMG Australia
Edward Tam has been serving as a Director at KPMG Australia since 2018. His tenure at KPMG spans over 15 years, having joined the firm initially as a Manager in 2007. He progressed to the role of Associate Director from 2012 to 2018 before his current position. Throughout his career at KPMG, he has worked extensively with both large and small life insurers and reinsurers, contributing to various projects and initiatives in the actuarial field.
Education and Expertise
Edward Tam holds a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) degree in Actuarial Studies and Information Systems from the University of New South Wales (UNSW), which he completed from 1999 to 2001. He further advanced his education by obtaining a Master of Commerce with a focus on Advanced Finance from UNSW between 2002 and 2004. His expertise includes Prophet Development and model validation within the insurance sector, with a specialization in life insurance strategy, business advisory, and risk-based capital.
Background
Before his current role at KPMG, Edward Tam worked in various actuarial positions. He was a Group Risk Actuarial Analyst at TOWER from 2002 to 2005 and served as a Corporate Superannuation Actuarial Analyst at AMP from 2006 to 2007. His career at KPMG began in 2007, and he held the position of Manager until 2012, followed by Associate Director until 2018. His extensive background in the life insurance sector spans over 15 years.
Achievements
Edward Tam has been part of the team that runs Australia's only industry-wide mortality and morbidity studies since 2008. His contributions to this initiative reflect his commitment to advancing actuarial practices within the industry. His experience in the life insurance sector and his involvement in significant projects have established him as a knowledgeable professional in the field.