Following globalization, trade and technology have transformed the world into a more connected and interdependent place. Under this environment, more and more people choose to work abroad. Some of them want to explore a different culture, cultivating a new perspective about the world around them. Some might want to expand their network, getting in touch with more professionals.  

In this new webinar series, actuaries having worked abroad will share their experiences about the working culture abroad, insurance industries’ differences among countries, and the obstacles they encountered when they moved to other countries. The purpose of this series is to give students a new perspective on their career trajectory and the possibility of great success as an actuary outside of the United States.

Speaker: Randall Wright

Company: Monument

Topic: An Unexpected Actuarial Journey: How Actuaries are Like Hobbits

Shifting from the United States to the United Kingdom, the requirements of being an actuary changed accordingly. Randall Wright, a product actuary from Monument, has worked as an actuary in the United State for over 20 years, and now continues actuarial work in the United Kingdom. He will discuss how twisty an actuarial career path can be, sharing his working experience in different countries.

Speaker: Natasya Nq

Company: NN

Topic: International Actuarial Career

The Asian market plays different games in the insurance market compared with the US and European markets. Natasya Ng, Business Controller at NN Group, will share her experience navigating her international actuarial career in Asia and Europe. She will discuss the work-life culture and the pros and cons of international career progression, as well as the skills needed and opportunities available when planning for your international move.