He provides finance and actuarial transformation and regulatory and risk consulting services to clients in the life insurance industry.
FAIR LAWN, NJ, January 17, 2025 /24-7PressRelease/ — Ailen Akhabue Okharedia has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who’s Who. As in all Marquis Who’s Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
With a career spanning nearly 20 years, Mr. Okharedia has established himself as a distinguished professional in the actuarial field. He currently holds the position of partner at a major global professional services firm, where he provides finance and actuarial transformation and regulatory and risk consulting services to clients in the life insurance industry. His expertise in introducing appropriate technology to insurance companies has been instrumental in enabling C-suite executives to make better informed business decisions. Additionally, he offers mergers and acquisition advisory services, assisting clients with strategic transactions. His admission to the partnership in June 2024 marked a significant milestone and was the culmination of a rigorous transition from employee to business owner.
Having begun his professional career as an actuarial analyst at a professional services firm in South Africa from 2007 to 2010, which laid the foundation for his future success. Mr. Okharedia has also served on the marketing and distribution section council of the Society of Actuaries (2016 to 2018). Before this, he was a product and pricing actuary at a global reinsurer (2010 to 2013), where he honed his skills in developing innovative insurance products and pricing strategies.
Mr. Okharedia’s storied performance in the field stems from his academic background, which includes a Bachelor of Business Science in actuarial science from the University of Cape Town. This education provided him with a strong foundation in mathematics and statistics and has been crucial in his actuarial career. He is also a fellow of the Faculty of Actuaries through the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries, holds an FSA designation from the Society of Actuaries and is a member of the American Academy of Actuaries.
Mr. Okharedia attributes his success to several key influences in his life. His deep faith has been a guiding force throughout his career, allowing him to draw strength from his late mother’s prayers and his father’s remarkable work ethic. His father’s achievements, including three doctorates and over 100 academic publications, have inspired his dedication to hard work and humility. These values have shaped his approach to life, allowing him to humbly serve a greater goal while recognizing the importance of support from others.
In addition to his professional accomplishments, Mr. Okharedia has been a contributor to articles in various professional journals and served as an editor for multiple editions of NewsDirect between 2017 and 2018. These roles have allowed him to share his insights and knowledge with peers in the actuarial community and beyond.
In his current role as Partner Mr. Okharedia is focused on building a strong book of business. Dedicated to fostering relationships and expanding his client network, he aims to become a partner who makes significant contributions to his practice and firm. His recent travels across multiple cities for client meetings exemplify his commitment to growing his portfolio and making a positive impact.
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