Bala Annamalai
About Bala Annamalai
Bala Annamalai is an Actuarial Technical Lead at Legal & General, with extensive experience in actuarial roles across various companies including Zurich Insurance and KPMG. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics and Physics, an MBA, and is a qualified actuary.
Current Role at Legal & General
Bala Annamalai serves as the Actuarial Technical Lead at Legal & General, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for leading actuarial projects and providing technical expertise within the organization. His work contributes to the development and implementation of actuarial models and strategies that support the company's objectives in the insurance sector. He is based in Hove, England, United Kingdom.
Previous Experience in Insurance and Consulting
Before joining Legal & General, Bala Annamalai held various positions in the insurance and consulting sectors. He worked at Zurich Insurance Company Ltd as a Modelling Actuary from 2018 to 2020 in Zurich, Switzerland. Prior to that, he was a Manager at SunGard for six years, from 2012 to 2018 in Chertsey, UK. His career also includes roles at WNS Global Services and KPMG LLP, where he served as Manager - Prophet Development and Actuarial Advisor, respectively.
Educational Background and Qualifications
Bala Annamalai has a strong educational foundation in mathematics, physics, and business administration. He earned a Bachelor's degree from S V N College, Madurai, India, from 1990 to 1993. He also holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Thiagarajar School of Management, Madurai, India, completed between 1997 and 2000. Additionally, he is a Qualified Actuary from The Institute and Faculty of Actuaries, UK, and has achieved FCS from The Institute of Company Secretaries of India, focusing on various laws and accounting.
Career Progression and Roles
Bala Annamalai's career spans over a decade in the actuarial and consulting fields. He began his professional journey at Capgemini as a Consultant from 2006 to 2009, working in Hyderabad and London. He then transitioned to WNS Global Services, where he worked for a year as Manager - Prophet Development. Following that, he served as an Actuarial Advisor at KPMG LLP for two years before moving to Zurich Insurance Company Ltd. His diverse experience has equipped him with a broad skill set in actuarial practices and management.