Actuaries Using Data for Good with Andrew Ngai

We Are Actuaries podcast episode 43. Actuary and Microsoft Excel World Champion Andrew Ngai shares how he uses data for good. In this interview, Andrew shares: - How he has developed his world-class Excel skills, - How he used data for good in general insurance, and - How he uses advanced analytics to derive insights for governments. Andrew is currently a Director at Taylor Fry and has 14 years’ experience as an actuary in Australia and overseas, advising numerous injury schemes, insurers and government clients in the health and social sectors. He specialises in using advanced analytics to help his clients make better policy, pricing and operational decisions. Andrew has developed social investment simulation models to help governments understand how people interact with their services, and ultimately to help them evaluate and implement better policies for vulnerable people. Andrew has also advised on reserving and pricing for government schemes and private insurers, particularly in workers compensation and builders warranty. Beyond his day job, Andrew is also a three-time Microsoft Excel World Champion and was the Financial Modelling World Champion in 2019. Show notes: - Connect with Andrew on LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/andrewngai - Connect with Julia on LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/julia-lessing - https://www.actuaries.digital/2024/02/14/under-the-spotlight-with-the-microsoft-excel-king-andrew-ngai/ - Andrew’s YouTube video “How I won the 2023 Microsoft Excel World Championships”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4DmAxLR1bRA To hear about the careers of more actuaries, tune into the We Are Actuaries podcast or watch more interviews with actuaries: https://www.guardianactuarial.com.au/interviews-with-actuaries #actuary #actuaries #career #data #excel