Kanika Uppal Mehta
About Kanika Uppal Mehta
Kanika Uppal Mehta is a Senior Actuarial Analyst with extensive experience in the actuarial field, currently employed at Legal & General since 2017. She has previously worked at Prudential and Capita Life & Pensions, and holds degrees in Mathematics and Actuarial Science from the University of Delhi and Cass Business School.
Current Role at Legal & General
Kanika Uppal Mehta has been employed at Legal & General as a Senior Actuarial Analyst since 2017. In this role, she applies her actuarial expertise to analyze data and assess risks, contributing to the company's financial stability and strategic decision-making. Her position involves working with complex models and collaborating with various teams to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
Previous Experience at Prudential
Prior to her current position, Kanika worked at Prudential as an Actuarial Analyst from 2012 to 2014. During her tenure in the Mumbai Area, India, she gained valuable experience in actuarial practices, focusing on risk assessment and financial modeling. This role laid the foundation for her career in the actuarial field.
Experience at Capita Life & Pensions
Kanika Uppal Mehta served as an Actuarial Analyst at Capita Life & Pensions from 2015 to 2017 in Bournemouth, United Kingdom. In this capacity, she continued to develop her actuarial skills, working on projects related to life insurance and pensions. Her experience at Capita further enhanced her analytical abilities and understanding of the insurance industry.
Educational Background in Actuarial Science
Kanika completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Delhi, earning a degree in Mathematics (h) from 2005 to 2008. She then pursued a Master of Science in Actuarial Science at Cass Business School from 2008 to 2009. Her education provided her with a strong mathematical foundation and specialized knowledge in actuarial principles.
Internship Experience at L & T General Insurance
Before her formal actuarial roles, Kanika gained practical experience as an Underwriting Intern at L & T General Insurance Co. Ltd. from 2011 to 2012. This internship lasted for two months and introduced her to the fundamentals of underwriting and risk evaluation in the insurance sector.