Brian Shin
About Brian Shin
Brian Shin is an Associate Actuary at Transamerica, where he has worked since 2020. He has a background in actuarial roles spanning over a decade, including positions at The Co-operators Life Insurance and Prudential Corporation Asia.
Work at Transamerica
Brian Shin has been employed at Transamerica since 2015, where he has progressed through various actuarial roles. He began as an Actuarial Assistant in the Life & Protection division, serving from 2015 to 2017. He then advanced to the position of Assistant Actuary from 2017 to 2020. Currently, he holds the title of Associate Actuary, a role he has maintained since 2020. His work at Transamerica involves applying actuarial principles to assess risk and develop financial strategies.
Education and Expertise
Brian Shin earned a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics from the University of Toronto. His educational background provides a strong foundation in quantitative analysis, which is essential for his work in actuarial science. This expertise is further complemented by his practical experience in various actuarial roles across different organizations.
Background
Before his career in actuarial science, Brian Shin served in the Canadian Forces as a Private in the Royal Regiment of Canada from 2008 to 2010. He also worked as an Actuarial Analyst on the Solvency II Project at Prudential Corporation Asia from 2010 to 2012. Additionally, he gained teaching experience as a Teaching Assistant in the Department of Mathematics at York University from 2007 to 2008.
Previous Work Experience
Prior to his tenure at Transamerica, Brian Shin worked at The Co-operators Life Insurance as an Analyst in Finance Actuarial from 2013 to 2015. His experience spans various roles in the actuarial field, allowing him to develop a comprehensive understanding of financial risk assessment and management.