Founded in 2024 by Naz Ali (Senior Actuary), PAN UK is an independent and non-profit membership organisation for all actuaries, in particular actuaries of Pakistani origin living and working in the UK and abroad.
PAN UK aims to connect all Pakistani actuaries, both in the UK and globally, to create a strong, supportive network. The society fosters connections that transcend geographical boundaries, enabling members to share knowledge, collaborate, and advance their careers collectively.
The society has four key objectives:
1. Founder and President: Naz Ali (Senior Business Actuary at M&G)
Naz Ali is a senior actuary with over 13 years of experience across life and general insurance markets. He holds dual fellowships as a Fellow of the Institute of Actuaries (FIA) and Fellow of the Chartered Insurance Institute (FCII), along with advanced qualifications as a Chartered Enterprise Risk Actuary (CERA) and Chartered Insurance Risk Manager.
Naz has extensive experience spanning across several areas: financial modelling, actuarial reporting, valuations, strategy, risk management, pricing, and reinsurance. He has worked for some of the biggest insurers in the UK including Aviva, Legal & General, Phoenix, Royal London, Aegon, and M&G.
2. Vice President: Nabeel Chaudhry (Projects Actuary at Royal London)
Nabeel is an FIA with over 12 years of industry experience covering bulk annuities, investments, proposition, pricing, capital management, systems, and with-profits. He is currently working as a Projects Actuary at Royal London based in Edinburgh.
3. General Adviser: Arjun Brara (Senior Actuarial Manager at Centrica)
Arjun is an experienced life and non-life actuary, specialising in capital optimisation, as well as predictive analytics and modelling. He is a contributor to sustainable finance emerging risk research and development through working party research groups.
4. Events Coordinator: Zaeem Sardar Ali (Actuary at Lancashire Insurance Group)
Zaeem is a qualified Actuary with extensive experience in the Lloyds and London Market. He possesses a strong foundation in risk management and financial reporting, including expertise in Solvency II and IFRS 17.
Zaeem's academic excellence is evident from his Mathematics with Actuarial Science degree from the University of Southampton, where he earned a place on the Dean's List.
Beyond his professional achievements, Zaeem is a proven leader and collaborator. As co-founder of the 'Seams Like It' cricket podcast, he demonstrates his ability to build and manage a successful initiative. His passion for sports, particularly cricket and padel, highlights his commitment to teamwork and active engagement.
5. CPD coordinator: Sohail Arif uz Zaman (Non-Life Property & Casualty Reinsurance Pricing Actuary at AXA XL)
Sohail is a general insurance actuary with several years of industry experience. During his career, He has worked with numerous companies, such as AxaXL, Greenlight Re, Arch, Catlin (now part of AxaXL), and RBS Insurance (now Direct Line Group).
His expertise includes reinsurance and Lloyd’s & London Market pricing and reserving. He also has experience in personal lines and SME reserving and pricing.
To stay informed about upcoming meetings and events, please visit the PAN UK website or follow our LinkedIn page.