Matthew Duke
About Matthew Duke
Matthew Duke serves as the Senior Vice President and Chief Actuary at Xceedance, where he leads Global Actuarial Services. With extensive experience in the actuarial field, he has held various roles at notable companies including Blackboard Insurance, Travelers, and Arch Insurance Group.
Current Role at Xceedance
Matthew Duke serves as the Senior Vice President and Chief Actuary at Xceedance, where he leads the Global Actuarial Services division. He has been in this role since 2020, contributing to the development and launch of an Actuarial Services capability that aligns with the company's technology-driven managed services for insurance organizations globally.
Previous Experience in Actuarial Roles
Matthew Duke has extensive experience in actuarial positions across various organizations. He worked at Blackboard Insurance as Head of Pricing & Growth Analytics from 2018 to 2020. Prior to that, he held multiple roles at Travelers, including Associate Actuary from 2008 to 2011 and Actuarial Leadership Development Program participant from 2004 to 2008. He also served as an Associate Actuary at Arch Insurance Group from 2011 to 2013 and as Vice President & Senior Actuary at Guy Carpenter from 2013 to 2015.
Education and Academic Background
Matthew Duke holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Math & Statistics and Economics, with a minor in Business, from the State University of New York at Stony Brook. He furthered his education by earning a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School, completing the program from 2014 to 2016.
Involvement in Actuarial Organizations
Matthew Duke is an active member of several professional actuarial organizations, including the Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS), the American Academy of Actuaries (MAAA), the International Association of Black Actuaries (IABA), and the Caribbean Actuarial Association (CAA). He has served as Co-Chair of the Education Committee and on the Board of Directors for the IABA, focusing on the development of future actuaries and their educators.
Awards and Community Engagement
Matthew Duke received the IABA Outstanding Service Award and the Affiliate of the Year award in 2009 for his contributions in organizing executive speaker series, high school visits, and networking events. He is also actively involved in volunteerism, promoting education and resources for children, and supporting parents and businesses that assist them.