Rostislav (Ross) Zilber
About Rostislav (Ross) Zilber
Rostislav (Ross) Zilber serves as the Chief Actuary at Transamerica, bringing over 25 years of experience in the actuarial field. He has held various leadership roles in financial reporting and product pricing at notable companies including Aetna, John Hancock, Sun Life Financial, and Aviva plc.
Work at Transamerica
Rostislav Zilber has been serving as the Chief Actuary at Transamerica since 2022. In this role, he leads initiatives related to financial reporting and product pricing. He has been instrumental in implementing IFRS17 and PBR projects, focusing on enhancing valuation systems and reporting processes. His leadership is pivotal in driving innovative solutions that align with customer needs in the insurance and financial services sector.
Previous Experience in Actuarial Roles
Prior to his current position, Zilber held several significant roles in the actuarial field. He worked at Aetna as an Actuarial Analyst from 1997 to 2000. He then joined Aviva plc as an Actuary from 2000 to 2003. Following that, he served as AVP at Sun Life Financial from 2003 to 2012. Zilber also worked at John Hancock, first as VP and Deputy Appointed Actuary from 2012 to 2020, and later as US IFRS Chief Actuary from 2020 to 2022.
Education and Expertise
Rostislav Zilber earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Mathematics from Yeshiva University, completing his studies from 1994 to 1997. With over 25 years of experience in the actuarial field, he specializes in financial reporting on both STAT and IFRS bases, as well as asset-liability management (ALM) and actuarial modeling. His extensive knowledge supports his leadership in financial reporting and product pricing.
Professional Designations
Zilber holds multiple professional designations that reflect his expertise in actuarial science and finance. He is a Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (FSA), a Member of the American Academy of Actuaries (MAAA), a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), a Financial Risk Manager (FRM), and holds the Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) and Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) designations. These credentials demonstrate his commitment to professional development and excellence in his field.