Oscar Estivens Velandia Gonzalez
About Oscar Estivens Velandia Gonzalez
Oscar Estivens Velandia Gonzalez is an Actuarial Business Partner for Latin America at QBE Insurance, specializing in corporate and commercial lines. He has extensive experience in risk management and actuarial science, having worked in various roles across Colombia and the United States.
Current Role at QBE Insurance Group
Oscar Estivens Velandia Gonzalez serves as the Actuarial Business Partner for Latin America in Corporate and Commercial Lines at QBE Insurance. He has held this position since 2016, working from Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. In this role, he focuses on actuarial functions that support the company's corporate and commercial operations across the Latin American region.
Previous Experience in the Insurance Sector
Prior to his current role, Oscar worked at QBE Seguros in Colombia as a Pricing Actuary from 2014 to 2016 and as an Executive Actuary from 2013 to 2014. He also held positions at Allianz Colombia, where he served as the Individual Auto Director for six months in 2014 and as a Senior Professional Actuary from 2010 to 2013. His experience encompasses various actuarial functions, including pricing and reserving techniques for property and casualty, health, and annuities.
Background in Banking and Risk Management
Oscar has a background in banking, having worked at Banco De Bogota as an AML and CFT Analyst from 2008 to 2010. He also gained experience as a Risk Statistician focused on data mining in credit risk management at Accion in 2010. His expertise includes risk management systems that cover operational, credit, AML/CFT, and market risks.
Education and Specialization
Oscar studied Actuarial Science at Universidad Nacional De Colombia from 2001 to 2007. He also pursued further studies at Universidad De Los Andes in 2008 and again from 2016 to 2017. His academic background supports his specialization in risk management and data analytics, particularly using IBM PASW Modeler for data mining.
Professional Memberships and Affiliations
Oscar is a full member of the Asociación Colombiana de Actuarios, which reflects his commitment to the actuarial profession in Colombia. This membership allows him to stay connected with industry developments and contribute to the actuarial community.