Finance • Insurance • Actuarial Thinking
Perspectives on Risk & Value
Finance • Insurance • Actuarial Thinking
I am Neeraj Zagade, a finance and actuarial professional dedicated to exploring the intersection of risk, valuation, and psychological discipline. This space serves as a personal knowledge vault where I document my journey through actuarial exams, financial modelling projects, and the profound lessons found in literature. My goal is to synthesize complex concepts into actionable insights for the curious mind.
Thinking & Deep Dives
Featured Projects
A showcase of technical depth in financial modelling, actuarial frameworks, and data-driven dashboards.
Actuarial Liability Model for Life Insurance
A Python-based stochastic model developed to simulate future claims liabilities under multiple economic scenarios.
Dynamic DCF Valuation Dashboard
Excel-based automated dashboard for firm valuation, incorporating sensitivity analysis and Monte Carlo simulations.
IFRS 17 Implementation Framework
A strategic framework for aligning insurance accounting standards with regulatory requirements and reporting cycles.
Professional Journey
2022
Completed Bachelor's in Actuarial Science with First Class Honors, specializing in statistical modeling and financial mathematics.
2023
Successfully cleared the CFA Level I examination, demonstrating mastery of the investment analysis and portfolio management framework.
2024
Advanced Financial Modeling Specialist certification. Developed robust Python-based valuation tools for derivatives and volatility surface modeling.
2025
Currently progressing through the Core Structural and Actuarial Practice exams, deepening expertise in solvency capital requirements and stochastic modeling.
2026
Achieved senior practitioner status in actuarial consulting, leading cross-functional teams in insurance product design and risk assessment strategies.