Zahid Hussain
About Zahid Hussain
Zahid Hussain serves as the Head of Financial and Underwriting Risk at Transamerica, a position he has held since 2016. He has extensive experience in the actuarial field, having previously worked at Cigna, Aegon, and Transamerica in various roles.
Current Role at Transamerica
Zahid Hussain currently serves as the Head of Financial and Underwriting Risk at Transamerica. He has held this position since 2016, contributing to the company's risk management strategies and financial oversight. His role involves assessing and managing financial risks associated with underwriting processes, ensuring that the organization maintains its financial health and regulatory compliance.
Previous Experience at Transamerica
Prior to his current role, Zahid Hussain worked at Transamerica as the Chief Actuary from 2014 to 2016. During this time, he was responsible for overseeing actuarial functions and providing insights into pricing and risk assessment. He also held the position of Head of ALM and Profitability at Transamerica Capital Management from 2010 to 2013, where he focused on asset-liability management and profitability strategies.
Career at Cigna
Zahid Hussain began his career in the insurance industry at Cigna, where he worked as an Assistant Actuary from 1989 to 1993. His responsibilities included analyzing financial data and assisting in the development of actuarial models to support the company's insurance products. This role provided him with foundational experience in actuarial science and risk assessment.
Experience at Aegon
From 1993 to 2009, Zahid Hussain held the position of Managing Director at Aegon in The Hague, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands. In this role, he was involved in strategic decision-making and management of various financial operations within the company. His tenure at Aegon contributed to his extensive experience in the financial services sector.
Educational Background
Zahid Hussain studied at D. J. Sindh Government Science College. This educational background provided him with a strong foundation in the sciences, which has been beneficial in his career in the actuarial and financial risk management fields.