Daniel Sim, Fsa, Maaa
About Daniel Sim, Fsa, Maaa
Daniel Sim is the Head of DI Pricing & Product Management at MassMutual, with extensive experience in actuarial roles across various companies and a strong background in life and health product development.
Current Title and Role at MassMutual
Daniel Sim currently serves as the Head of DI Pricing & Product Management at MassMutual. His role involves overseeing disability insurance pricing and product management, ensuring competitive strategy formulation and execution. Daniel's responsibilities include managing the actuarial functions related to pricing models, product development, and market analysis for disability insurance.
Professional Experience at MassMutual
Daniel Sim has an extensive career history at MassMutual, having joined the company in 2013. Initially, he served as an Actuary for three years. He was then promoted to Actuarial Director where he worked from 2016 to 2020. His roles at MassMutual have provided him with a comprehensive understanding and hands-on experience in various actuarial functions, particularly in valuation and pricing strategies.
Previous Roles in the Insurance Industry
Before his tenure at MassMutual, Daniel Sim held several significant positions in the insurance industry. He worked as a Senior Manager at Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance from 2010 to 2013. Prior to that, he was an Assistant Director and Actuary at The Hartford from 2008 to 2009. Daniel also served as an Assistant Actuary at Aetna for five years and as an Actuarial Specialist at One America from 2000 to 2003, which provided him with a strong foundation in both life and health product development.
Educational Background
Daniel Sim pursued his Master's degree in Actuarial Science from the University of Iowa, graduating in 2000. He also holds a Bachelor's degree from Sogang University. His strong academic foundation supports his extensive professional experience, allowing him to excel and innovate in the actuarial field.
Professional Designations and Expertise
Daniel Sim holds the professional designations of Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (FSA) and Member of the American Academy of Actuaries (MAAA). His expertise encompasses life and health product development, conducting experience studies, and valuation and pricing within the actuarial field. These qualifications underscore his proficiency and dedication to actuarial science and the insurance industry.