2024 SPEAKERS

AILEEN MATHIESON

Group Chief Investment Officer, Aspen

Aileen Mathieson joined Aspen in November 2021, as Group Chief Investment Officer.  Aileen is based in our London office with regular visits to our Bermuda and New York offices. She brings more than 30 years of experience as a finance leader in a number of industry sectors, including more than 17 years in financial services and investments.   Aileen is also an Advisory Board member of Rewired Earth.

Prior to Aspen, Aileen served at Aberdeen Standard Investments where she was Global Head of Insurance and at Zurich UK between 2014 and 2019 where Aileen was Chief Investment Officer and Head of Wealth Management.  During her career,  Aileen also held senior finance roles at Nucleus Financial Group plc, Standard Life Group, Diageo plc and EMI Music. Aileen started her career at KPMG and is a qualified Chartered Accountant (Scotland) and Chartered member of the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment.

My session title:

• FIRESIDE CHAT: Incorporating Sustainability Considerations within a P&C Investment Strategy : 9:30 AM - 10:10 AM

ALFRED CHANG

Head of Residential Credit, MetLife Investment Management

Alfred Chang leads residential loan trading and portfolio strategy for the residential mortgage portfolio at MetLife Investment Management (MIM). In this role, he is responsible for the credit analysis, pricing, credit/compliance due diligence and contract finance required to trade mortgage loans. He is also responsible for determining relative value across whole loan investments as well as choosing the counterparties to source these investments.

Prior to joining MetLife in 2008, Chang was director of secondary marketing for MetLife Bank which included sales of non-agency mortgages that were originated by the bank. Roles prior to MetLife Bank ranged from directing master servicing to loan trading and transaction management. Across all of the above roles, Chang has over 20 years of mortgage experience.

Chang graduated from Texas Christian University in 1996 with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in finance and is involved with various working groups within the Structured Finance Industry Group.

My session title:

• FIRESIDE CHAT: Long term investment opportunities in residential whole loans : 10:55 AM - 11:20 AM

ANDREW PAYNE

Chief Credit Officer, Investments, Corebridge Financial

Andrew (Andy) Payne has more than 30 years of leadership experience in credit risk and portfolio management. As Chief Credit Officer for Corebridge’s Investments organization, Andy has credit oversight of Corebridge’s Investment Portfolio across all asset classes and leads the Investment Credit team. He joined Corebridge in 2014 as non-Americas Head of Investment Credit in the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) department and in 2017 was appointed as ERM Head of Investments Credit. Prior to Corebridge, Andrew spent 24 years at Barclays in various leadership positions in credit risk and portfolio management, structuring, treasury and corporate and real estate lending.

Andy received his MBA from the London Business School and a Bachelor of Arts degree (Hons) in Chemistry from the University of Oxford. He is a former Board Member of the International Association of Credit Portfolio Managers.

My session title:

• PRIVATE MARKETS AND REAL ASSETS FORUM - PANEL DISCUSSION: Diversification and structural design: practitioners’ tactics for building smart private and real asset portfolios to navigate known and unquantified risks : 3:20 PM - 3:50 PM

ANNA DREYER

US Multi Sector Portfolio Manager, T. Rowe Price

Anna Dreyer is a portfolio manager of the Total Return Bond Strategy and the U.S. Core Plus Bond separate accounts. Anna is co-president of the Total Return Fund and co-chairperson of its Investment Advisory Committee and a vice president of the New Income Fund and member of its Investment Advisory Committee. She is a member of the Core/Core Plus Portfolio Strategy team, the Multi-Asset Credit Investment team, and the Sector Strategy Advisory Group. Anna is a vice president of T. Rowe Price Group, Inc., and T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc.

My session title:

• PANEL DISCUSSION: Building optimal portfolios in a constrained credit spread environment: managing reinvestment risk, moving up the yield curve, and developing a ‘barbell’ asset allocation approach : 10:10 AM - 10:55 AM

CRISTINA MELENCHON

Senior Content Producer, Clear Path Analysis

My session title:

• ASSET ALLOCATION & INVESTMENT STRATEGY FORUM - CHAIRMAN'S OPENING ADDRESS : 1:40 PM - 1:45 PM
• PRIVATE MARKETS AND REAL ASSETS FORUM - CHAIRMAN'S OPENING ADDRESS : 1:40 PM - 1:45 PM
• PRIVATE MARKETS AND REAL ASSETS FORUM - FIRESIDE CHAT: ‘Regulatory risk’ in portfolio structuring – understanding the regulators mindset and evolving approach to capital charges and ESG priorities : 1:45 PM - 2:15 PM (Moderator)
• PRIVATE MARKETS AND REAL ASSETS FORUM - FIRESIDE CHAT: Integrating Market Insights with strategic Decision-making in insurance investment : 2:15 PM - 2:45 PM (Moderator)
• PRIVATE MARKETS AND REAL ASSETS FORUM - PANEL DISCUSSION: Diversification and structural design: practitioners’ tactics for building smart private and real asset portfolios to navigate known and unquantified risks : 3:20 PM - 3:50 PM (Moderator)

ED KUCZMA

Senior Strategy Principal, Insurance, SimCorp

Edward Kuczma, CFA is a seasoned investment professional with over 20 years of experience in portfolio management, client relationship management, and risk analysis. Mr. Kuczma currently serves as a Go-To-Market Senior Strategy Principal in Asset Management at SimCorp in New York. Edward’s career journey has equipped him with a deep understanding of global investment strategies, spanning various asset classes, market cycles, and geographic regions. Previously, Mr, Kuczma spent over seven years at BlackRock, where he excelled as a Portfolio Manager, overseeing long-only institutional and retail products, including Emerging Markets and ESG Funds. Before BlackRock, Mr Kuczma honed his analytical skills as a Senior Research Analyst at Morgan Stanley and Van Eck Global, where he focused on portfolio construction and risk management for mutual funds and developed investment strategies through intense utilization of macroeconomic analysis. Mr. Kuczma holds a Bachelor of Science degree with a double major in Finance and Management from Georgetown University and is a CFA Charterholder.

My session title:

• ‘INDUSTRY INSIGHT’ SESSIONS: UNCOVERING MARKET SENTIMENT - Led by SimCorp-Innovation in Outsourcing: How to future proof your investment operations before your competitors do : 12:20 PM - 12:45 PM

FARHAD MIAN

Managing Director, Head of Investment Strategy, Corebridge Financial

As Head of Investment Strategy for Corebridge’s Investments organization, Farhad Mian is responsible for investment strategy, strategic asset allocation optimization and investment planning for the overall investment portfolio, as well as aligning new asset origination strategy to support new business growth and strategic transactions across Corebridge Financial.

Farhad has 25 years of experience in insurance and asset management industry. Prior to joining AIG in 2014, Farhad held various leadership roles at AmerUs, Aviva and Athene. These include Head of Risk Management for the North American asset management business, Vice President of Asset/Liability Management and Director of Risk Management.

Farhad previously held visiting faculty position as Adjunct Professor of Finance at Drake University.
Farhad received his Bachelors’ degree in Finance, Master’s degree in Financial Management and MBA from Drake University and holds a Certificate in Quantitative Finance. He is a CFA® and CAIA® charterholder, and holds additional professional risk management designations of FRM, PRM, and CRP. 

My session title:

• ASSET ALLOCATION & INVESTMENT STRATEGY FORUM - PANEL DISCUSSION: Adapting your strategy for the new administration and changes in economic performance – balancing growth, income and hedging exposures : 3:20 PM - 3:50 PM

FEDERICO RODRIGUEZ

Global Head of Traded Markets, QBE

Federico was appointed to the role of Head of Fixed Income in May 2018, and previously operated as the Co-head of Fixed Income. He joined QBE in 2012 from Consultatio Asset Management and has more than 12 years prior investment experience. He holds a Bachelor of Economics and is a CFA charter holder

My session title:

• ASSET ALLOCATION & INVESTMENT STRATEGY FORUM - PANEL DISCUSSION: Adapting your strategy for the new administration and changes in economic performance – balancing growth, income and hedging exposures : 3:20 PM - 3:50 PM

JENNIFER POTENTA

Managing Director, Head of Insurance Solutions, Golub Capital

Ms. Potenta joined Golub Capital in 2024 and is a Managing Director and Head of Insurance Solutions within the Investor Partners Group. She is responsible for offering tailored and diversified direct lending solutions to insurance clients for the Firm. Prior to joining Golub Capital, Ms. Potenta was a Senior Managing Director at MetLife Investment Management, where she was the Global Head of Private Capital and responsible for managing the assets of insurance companies, pensions and a portfolio of private debt and equity investments. Prior to this position, she was a Senior Director and Head of International Private Placements at New York Life Private Capital Investors, where she led all non-US private placement sourcing, origination, credit underwriting and portfolio management. Prior to that, she was a portfolio manager on the Asset-Backed Securities team at Voya Investment Management and began her career in public accounting. Ms. Potenta earned her BSBA degree in Accounting from Bucknell University. She received an MBA in Finance from the Roberto C. Goizueta Business School at Emory University.

My session title:

• PRIVATE MARKETS AND REAL ASSETS FORUM - PANEL DISCUSSION: Diversification and structural design: practitioners’ tactics for building smart private and real asset portfolios to navigate known and unquantified risks : 3:20 PM - 3:50 PM

JOHN BRADLEY

VP, Chief Investment Office, Fidelity & Guaranty Life Insurance Company

John Bradley currently serves as Vice President of Investments for the PRT business and Chief Investment Officer of the Bermuda and Cayman Reinsurance entities for F&G.  With over 30 years of experience, John has spent much of his career at Prudential in asset & liability management focused on a diverse set of insurance liabilities including Pension Risk Transfer, Term, and Indexed Universal.  John co-developed the pricing structure for the two largest US pension transactions – GM & Verizon.  John earned his B.A. in Economics from Rutgers University and his MBA from Columbia University.  He is a CFA Charterholder.

My session title:

• PANEL DISCUSSION: Building optimal portfolios in a constrained credit spread environment: managing reinvestment risk, moving up the yield curve, and developing a ‘barbell’ asset allocation approach : 10:10 AM - 10:55 AM

JOSEPH MAIETTA

Managing Director, MacKay Shields

Joseph Maietta is a Managing Director and client portfolio manager on the High Yield Team. Prior to joining MacKay Shields in 2014, he was a Senior Associate in the Institutional Client Management Group at PIMCO and was previously an Associate in the Investment Analytics and Consulting area at JPMorgan Chase & Co. He earned a B.S. in Finance from Hofstra University Honors College and holds a dual M.S. in Global Finance from New York University's Leonard N. Stern School of Business and Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. He is a CFA Charterholder and has been in the investment management industry since 2008.

My session title:

• ‘INDUSTRY INSIGHT’ SESSIONS: UNCOVERING MARKET SENTIMENT - Led by Mackay Shields-The changes and opportunities of channelling capital into high-yield fixed income for insurers : 11:55 AM - 12:20 PM

LAURA SARLO

Emerging Markets Portfolio Manager, Liberty Mutual Insurance

Laura Sarlo is the Emerging Markets Portfolio Manager at Liberty Mutual Investments (LMI), managing hard currency emerging markets bond portfolios as well as local currency portfolios supporting Liberty’s global operations. Laura joined LMI from Loomis, Sayles & Company, where she worked on global portfolios as a sovereign analyst, managed a multi-asset portfolio, and served as a senior member of the firm’s macro strategies team. Laura began her career as a trader and analyst on the foreign exchange and Treasury open market desks at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.

Laura is active in investment and insurance industry groups and currently serves as US Chair of the Executive Board for the Insurance Women’s Investment Network. She holds a BA from Drew University, a Master’s degree from the Harvard Kennedy School, and is a CFA charterholder.

My session title:

• ASSET ALLOCATION & INVESTMENT STRATEGY FORUM - PANEL DISCUSSION: Adapting your strategy for the new administration and changes in economic performance – balancing growth, income and hedging exposures : 3:20 PM - 3:50 PM (Moderator)

LIZ GORGOGLIONE

Director, Credit Risk - Pension Risk Transfer Solutions, Legal and General Retirement America

My session title:

• PRIVATE MARKETS AND REAL ASSETS FORUM - FIRESIDE CHAT: ‘Regulatory risk’ in portfolio structuring – understanding the regulators mindset and evolving approach to capital charges and ESG priorities : 1:45 PM - 2:15 PM

MAHIR RASHEED

Vice President, Senior Economist, Swiss Re

Mahir is a Senior Economist leading macro research, forecasting, and scenario analysis on the US economy. He supports Swiss Re's strategic planning and asset allocation with respect to market developments and the economic environment, and frequently speaks on economic related topics. His research includes monthly and quarterly US economic outlooks, along with frequent economic insights on current events and developments in the macro environment. Mahir is a key contributor to Swiss Re's flagship sigma reports – a research series on the insurance industry and macroeconomic trends. He has been cited in the Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, NPR, and other financial media outlets.

Mahir holds a master's degree from New York University and a bachelor's degree from Pace University.

My session title:

• PANEL DISCUSSION: The fiscal deficit, forward budget sustainability, and effect on portfolio holdings: what do the potential outcomes mean for insurers from debt renegotiations and impact on future asset allocation approaches? : 3:50 PM - 4:30 PM (Moderator)

MARK YU

Head of Enterprise Capital Strategy, New England Asset Management

Mark is Head of Enterprise Capital Strategy at NEAM, Inc. and is responsible for delivering insurance asset allocation, capital management and advanced risk analytics to our global clients. He joined the Firm in 2012 having been a Senior Risk Manager within the Governance and Strategy team at AIG Enterprise Risk Management. Prior to working at AIG ERM, he was a Senior Vice President and Treasury Director within the Group Capital Management division of Swiss Re. Mark holds a Bachelor of Arts from National Tsing Hua University in Taiwan, an M.S. from the University of Iowa, is a Fellow of the Society of Actuaries, a CFA Charterholder, a Financial Risk Manager, and is a Member of the American Academy of Actuaries. He has been employed in the insurance or investment industry since 1999.

My session title:

• ASSET ALLOCATION & INVESTMENT STRATEGY FORUM - PRESENTATION: Allocation Trends, Opportunities and Tradeoffs : 2:15 PM - 2:45 PM

MATT GRAY

Investment Accounting & Operations, SimCorp

Matt is a Senior Director in North America, specializing in serving insurance companies and their affiliated asset managers. His primary responsibility is promoting SimCorp's Investment Accounting and Operation Services to potential clients in the North American insurance, asset management, and pension sectors. In this capacity, he formulates sales strategies, evaluates client requirements, and collaborates closely with internal marketing, offer management, and sales support teams to devise tailored solutions for the insurance, asset management, and pension markets. Furthermore, Matt dedicates significant time to staying abreast of industry developments, maintaining connections within the consultant marketplace, and participating in various insurance industry associations.

My session title:

• ‘INDUSTRY INSIGHT’ SESSIONS: UNCOVERING MARKET SENTIMENT - Led by SimCorp-Innovation in Outsourcing: How to future proof your investment operations before your competitors do : 12:20 PM - 12:45 PM

MATTHEW BURNETT

Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, Builders Insurance Group

Matthew Burnett is the CFO and Treasurer of Builders Insurance, an Atlanta-based multi-line, multi-state mutual P&C carrier in the US. He has over 25 years of Accounting and Finance experience in the insurance industry working for carriers such as Alfa Insurance, Mag Mutual, Maxum Indemnity Company, and the Hartford. He joined Builders Insurance in 2020. Matthew graduated from Auburn University Montgomery in 2000 with a BSBA in Accounting and Information Systems.

My session title:

• PANEL DISCUSSION: The fiscal deficit, forward budget sustainability, and effect on portfolio holdings: what do the potential outcomes mean for insurers from debt renegotiations and impact on future asset allocation approaches? : 3:50 PM - 4:30 PM

MEHDI KHALILI

Investment Strategist, Legal and General

My session title:

• PRIVATE MARKETS AND REAL ASSETS FORUM - PANEL DISCUSSION: Diversification and structural design: practitioners’ tactics for building smart private and real asset portfolios to navigate known and unquantified risks : 3:20 PM - 3:50 PM

MIKE HUFF

Chief Investment Officer, Partner Re

Mike is the Chief Investment Officer of PartnerRe. He is responsible for management of all investment activities for PartnerRe’s global investment portfolio. Prior to joining PartnerRe, Mike was Head of Asset Allocation and Derivatives for TIAA’s General Account investment portfolio. Earlier in his career, he held various roles in derivatives, risk management, and portfolio management at Genworth Financial and Principal Financial Group.

Mike holds a BS in industrial engineering from University of Michigan and an MBA in finance from University of Illinois. He is a CFA Charterholder and a Professional Risk Manager (PRM)

My session title:

• PANEL DISCUSSION: Building optimal portfolios in a constrained credit spread environment: managing reinvestment risk, moving up the yield curve, and developing a ‘barbell’ asset allocation approach : 10:10 AM - 10:55 AM

NABIL MOUCHAWAR

Co-Founder, AI Research and Development, Cue Traders

My session title:

• ASSET ALLOCATION & INVESTMENT STRATEGY FORUM - FIRESIDE CHAT: Advancing the asset allocation approach through AI and systematic modelling - building parameters for stronger conviction over longer periods" Mesh traditional techniques with new age AI assistance : 1:45 PM - 2:15 PM

NOEL HILLMANN

Chief Executive Officer, Clear Path Analysis

My session title:

• EXECUTIVE DISCUSSION: Developing strategies for optimal liquidity management and short-term risk visibility – exploring emerging risks to capital reserves, new ideas in AI, and cash management tools : 8:40 AM - 9:20 AM (Moderator)
• Chairman’s opening address : 9:25 AM - 9:30 AM
• FIRESIDE CHAT: Incorporating Sustainability Considerations within a P&C Investment Strategy : 9:30 AM - 10:10 AM (Moderator)
• ASSET ALLOCATION & INVESTMENT STRATEGY FORUM - FIRESIDE CHAT: Advancing the asset allocation approach through AI and systematic modelling - building parameters for stronger conviction over longer periods" Mesh traditional techniques with new age AI assistance : 1:45 PM - 2:15 PM (Moderator)

PEGGY HUANG

Chief Investment Officer, SiriusPoint

My session title:

• PANEL DISCUSSION: The fiscal deficit, forward budget sustainability, and effect on portfolio holdings: what do the potential outcomes mean for insurers from debt renegotiations and impact on future asset allocation approaches? : 3:50 PM - 4:30 PM

RAMZI BIBI

Head of Investment & Treasury, Arabia Insurance

As a seasoned investment and treasury management expert with nearly 20 years of experience, I excel in capital markets, risk analysis, and leading high-performance teams. My expertise focuses on developing strategies that consistently surpass industry benchmarks, ensuring superior returns. Skilled in establishing strong risk management frameworks and portfolio diversification, I collaborate effectively with investment committees and boards. Leveraging my skills to identify market trends and seize profitable opportunities, my track record highlights my ability to drive profitable growth and deliver outstanding results in investment management.

My session title:

• ASSET ALLOCATION & INVESTMENT STRATEGY FORUM - FIRESIDE CHAT: Advancing the asset allocation approach through AI and systematic modelling - building parameters for stronger conviction over longer periods" Mesh traditional techniques with new age AI assistance : 1:45 PM - 2:15 PM

ROB CORNER

Senior Portfolio Manager, Invesco Global Liquidity

My session title:

• EXECUTIVE DISCUSSION: Developing strategies for optimal liquidity management and short-term risk visibility – exploring emerging risks to capital reserves, new ideas in AI, and cash management tools : 8:40 AM - 9:20 AM

RUTH FARRUGIA

Group Chief Investment Officer, Resolution Life

Ruth joined Resolution Life as Chief Investment Officer in September 2024.

Previously, Ruth worked at MetLife for 13 years where she held a variety of Investment roles, most recently as Global Head of Insurance Asset Management. In this role, Ruth was responsible for the execution of investment strategies for the MetLife general account and development of strategic solutions for insurance company third party clients. This included management of multi-strategy portfolios across public and private assets, market strategy as well as insurance advisory services. Prior to this, Ruth held a variety of roles within the Investments division including Head of EMEA Portfolio Management and Head of Investments for Western and Central Europe.

Before joining MetLife, Ruth spent ten years at Gordian Knot Limited, a London-based fixed income asset manager specializing in investment grade credit. At Gordian Knot Ruth held several roles from structured finance credit analyst to senior portfolio manager.

Ruth holds an LL.D. (Doctor of Laws) from the University of Malta, a Masters in International Commercial and Shipping Law from the International Maritime Law Institute (United Nations) and a Master of Philosophy focused on Banking, Corporate Finance and Securities Law from the University of Oxford (Pembroke College).

My session title:

• PANEL DISCUSSION: Building optimal portfolios in a constrained credit spread environment: managing reinvestment risk, moving up the yield curve, and developing a ‘barbell’ asset allocation approach : 10:10 AM - 10:55 AM (Moderator)

SCOTT SKORNIA

Managing Director , Cardinal Investment Advisors

Scott joined the Cardinal team in 2005. He is the lead consultant for several clients and is also involved with equity research. He leads both insurance and pension client relationships and helps lead the firm’s pension practice.
Prior to joining Cardinal, he worked at The Federal Reserve Bank of Saint Louis where he was a Bank Examiner responsible for reviewing the risk management practices of financial institutions.

Scott holds a BS in Business Administration from the University of Missouri Saint Louis. He received his CFA charter in 2006. He became a Member-Owner in 2011.

My session title:

• PANEL DISCUSSION: The fiscal deficit, forward budget sustainability, and effect on portfolio holdings: what do the potential outcomes mean for insurers from debt renegotiations and impact on future asset allocation approaches? : 3:50 PM - 4:30 PM

STEPHANIE THOMES

Senior Investment Consultant, Insurance Practice, Mercer

Stephanie Thomes is a Senior Investment Consultant within the U.S. Insurance Practice at Mercer.  Her expertise includes investment and risk strategy, alternatives, asset allocation, and capital efficient investing for general accounts. Prior to joining Mercer in 2023, Stephanie was the Head of Investment Strategy and the Head of Alternative Investments for Allianz Investment Management across a $150b GA. She formerly worked in asset management for companies including AB Carval Investors and Black River Asset Management, and was a Controller for a technology start-up company. Stephanie currently serves on the Foundation Board and Investment Committee for the Children’s Hospital of Minnesota, and was a prior member of the Advisory Board for OWNS; an impact ETF focused on equality in minority home ownership.

Stephanie received her B.S. in finance and economics from St. Cloud University and her MBA in finance from the University of Minnesota, Carlson School. 

My session title:

• FIRESIDE CHAT: Long term investment opportunities in residential whole loans : 10:55 AM - 11:20 AM (Moderator)

SUO WU

Director - Risk Modelling Services, PricewaterhouseCoopers

My session title:

• PANEL DISCUSSION: Building optimal portfolios in a constrained credit spread environment: managing reinvestment risk, moving up the yield curve, and developing a ‘barbell’ asset allocation approach : 10:10 AM - 10:55 AM

TODD CAMPBELL

Chief Executive Officer, Builders Insurance Group

Todd M. Campbell is President and Chief Executive Officer of Builders Insurance, an A.M. Best “A” rated mutual captive company located in Atlanta, Georgia.  Builders is a super-regional insurer operating in 20+ states and its surplus lines carrier is licensed in 49 jurisdictions in America. Builders, with $360 million in surplus and $1.1 billion in assets under management, $245+mm in annual premium and 200 employees, has been an integral part of the Worker’s Compensation, General Liability and Commercial Insurance markets in the Southeast for 32 years.

Todd also serves as Chair of the Board of Directors of Sagicor Life Insurance company, part of the Sagicor group, a 150-year-old insurer based in Barbados and Bermuda, and publicly traded on the Toronto Stock exchange. He also serves as chair of the Sagicor Investment and Risk board committee, with $5+ billion in assets under management.

Todd attended Appalachian State University as an undergraduate and received a law degree from Mercer University’s Woodruff School of Law in Georgia.

My session title:

• ASSET ALLOCATION & INVESTMENT STRATEGY FORUM - PANEL DISCUSSION: Adapting your strategy for the new administration and changes in economic performance – balancing growth, income and hedging exposures : 3:20 PM - 3:50 PM

XIAOWEI HAN

Vice President, Head of ALM , TIAA

Xiaowei Han joined TIAA as the Head of ALM in February 2019, where she leads the asset liability management function. Her team focuses on liability-driven investment strategies, interest rate risk management, economic capital framework, dividend optimization, stress testing, asset and derivatives modeling, economic scenario generation, and supporting various corporate initiatives.

Before joining TIAA, Xiaowei worked for Transamerica since 2008, gaining deep experience in variable and fixed annuities, universal life, retirement & pension, and institutional businesses. She led the universal life valuation and modeling functions and also headed the Enterprise ALM function, which focused on holistic hedging, ALM analytics and strategies, capital management, asset and derivatives modeling, and ALM reporting across all lines of business. Prior to this, she worked as a Financial Risk Manager responsible for identifying financial risk in ALM/hedging strategies, modeling, and pricing related to annuities, retirement, and institutional businesses. Her other responsibilities at Transamerica included managing general account investments and hedging programs, liquidity management, designing and implementing variable annuity hedging strategies, reinsurance, capital initiatives, as well as statutory reporting for variable and fixed annuities.

Xiaowei holds a Master of Science degree in actuarial science from the University of Iowa, a Master of Science degree in physical chemistry from Nanjing University, and a Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry from Nanjing University. Additionally, she attained the following designations: Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (FSA), Chartered Financial Analyst

(CFA®) charter holder, and Member of American Academy of Actuaries (MAAA).

My session title:

• PRIVATE MARKETS AND REAL ASSETS FORUM - FIRESIDE CHAT: Integrating Market Insights with strategic Decision-making in insurance investment : 2:15 PM - 2:45 PM