Aarthi Packirisamy
About Aarthi Packirisamy
Aarthi Packirisamy is an Actuarial Analyst at QBE Insurance in Sydney, where she has worked since 2021. She has a background in actuarial consulting and analysis, with previous experience at firms such as KPMG, PwC, and EY.
Work at QBE Insurance Group
Aarthi Packirisamy has been employed as an Actuarial Analyst at QBE Insurance Group since 2021. In this role, she focuses on group accident and health insurance, specifically within the pricing and reserving domain. Her work involves applying her actuarial expertise to analyze data and support decision-making processes within the organization.
Previous Experience in the Actuarial Field
Prior to her role at QBE, Aarthi Packirisamy worked at KPMG as an Actuarial Consultant from 2019 to 2021. She also held positions at PwC as an Actuarial Vacationer for two months in 2018 and at KPMG as an Actuarial Intern for three months in 2018. Her experience includes a range of consulting roles that have contributed to her extensive client-facing skills.
Education and Expertise
Aarthi Packirisamy earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Actuarial Studies and Applied Finance from Macquarie University, completing her studies from 2016 to 2019. Her education provided her with a strong foundation in financial sectors, including insurance, superannuation, and banking. She possesses advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and VBA, as well as technical capabilities in data analysis tools such as SAS, R, and Qlik.
Achievements in Actuarial Competitions
Aarthi Packirisamy has participated in various actuarial competitions, notably winning MLC's 2017 Actuarial Case Competition. Additionally, she achieved third place in the Corporate Finance Woman of the Year Competition held by EY in 2017. These accomplishments reflect her analytical skills and commitment to the actuarial profession.
Leadership and Involvement in Student Organizations
During her time at Macquarie University, Aarthi Packirisamy was actively involved in the Actuarial Students' Society. She served as External Vice President and Project Manager of the JASS Ball, as well as Careers Fair Assistant Manager. Her leadership roles contributed to her development of core consulting skills and her ability to manage expectations in client-facing situations.