Derek Ling
About Derek Ling
Derek Ling is an Actuarial Associate with extensive experience in actuarial roles, including positions at Generali Deutschland AG and Willis Towers Watson. He holds a master's degree in Financial Mathematics and Actuarial Science and currently works at Milliman in Hong Kong SAR.
Work at Milliman
Derek Ling has been employed at Milliman as an Actuarial Associate since 2020. In this role, he applies his actuarial expertise to various projects, focusing on delivering analytical solutions. His responsibilities include utilizing stochastic modeling techniques and contributing to the development of actuarial models that support decision-making processes.
Education and Expertise
Derek holds a Master of Science (MSc) in Financial Mathematics and Actuarial Science from Universität Ulm, which he completed from 2016 to 2019. He also earned a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Actuarial Science from The University of Hong Kong between 2011 and 2015. His academic background is complemented by his expertise in stochastic modeling, particularly in Economic Scenario Generators (ESG) and cashflow models.
Background
Derek Ling began his career in actuarial roles with an internship at BOC Group Life Assurance Company Limited in Hong Kong in 2014. He then gained experience as a Working Student at Allianz in Germany in 2018. Following this, he worked as an Actuarial Analyst at Willis Towers Watson from 2019 to 2020, where he focused on insurance consulting and technology.
Previous Experience
Before joining Milliman, Derek accumulated diverse experience in the actuarial field. He worked as an Actuarial Intern at Generali Deutschland AG for six months in 2018-2019, focusing on Life/Health Modeling. His previous roles also include an internship at Allianz and a position as an Assistant Business Analyst at A.S. Watson Group from 2015 to 2016.