Abena Apraku
Accra
Summary
Analytical and results-driven professional with a strong background in quantitative analysis, financial modeling, and data-driven decision-making across insurance, consulting, and academic environments. Experienced in leading complex projects, improving processes through automation, and delivering high-quality analyses under tight deadlines. Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, translate technical findings into clear insights for senior stakeholders, and support strategic and operational decision-making. Recognized for initiative, problem-solving, mentorship, and a consistent commitment to quality and continuous improvement.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Experienced Associate Actuarial
Aon Consulting Inc
01.2023 - Current
- Lead the technical execution of valuation projects for defined benefit and other post-retirement plans across multiple client teams.
- Manage end-to-end benefit calculation projects including delegating, reviewing, and ensuring deliverables meet quality and deadline standards.
- Proactively identify process improvements, such as developing tools to estimate deferred disability benefits and creating historical duration datasets that improved turnaround for client requests.
- Conduct stochastic and deterministic financial projections supporting funding, accounting, and strategic decision-making.
- Collaborate with senior consultants to review results, document assumptions, and prepare high-quality deliverables for client presentations.
- Develop clear project instructions and train new hires to manage recurring valuation and benefit calculation processes, ensuring smooth knowledge transfer and sustained quality.
Actuarial Intern
Arch Insurance Group Inc.
06.2022 - 12.2022
- Performed in-depth analysis to identify loss ratio drivers and profitability trends across product portfolios.
- Partnered with cross-functional teams to validate pricing structures for a new insurance product.
- Built Excel models to calculate indicated rate changes across deductible levels, improving efficiency and accuracy in rate reviews.
Graduate Teaching & Research Assistant
Illinois State University
01.2021 - 12.2022
- Led weekly sessions to reinforce actuarial and statistical concepts, enhancing student understanding and engagement.
- Provided individualized tutoring and academic support, helping students strengthen analytical and quantitative skills.
- Managed grading and academic recordkeeping across multiple systems.
- Supported research projects for supervising faculty through data cleaning, analysis, and visualization in Excel, along with online information gathering and concise synthesis of findings.
Data Analyst
Legon Analytics
09.2019 - 01.2020
- Improved database accuracy and reduced payment processing time by identifying and correcting data quality issues using excel functions.
- Updated existing database by re-entering data for customers with missing values and double-checking customers with multiple claim entries.
Teaching Assistant
University of Ghana
08.2018 - 08.2019
- Led tutorial sessions to reinforce core actuarial and statistical concepts, improving student comprehension and academic performance.
- Developed and distributed supplemental exercises and tutorial materials to support student learning.
- Guided students in conducting research and performing data analysis using statistical software and Excel.
Actuarial Intern
Starmicro Insurance Company Limited
06.2017 - 08.2017
- Optimized actuarial data preparation workflows through Excel automation, increasing efficiency of valuation processes.
- Assisted in monthly policy valuations and product documentation.
Risk Management Intern
Star Life Insurance Company Limited
06.2016 - 08.2016
- Created departmental risk registers and developed documentation for risk mitigation strategies.
- Conducted research and delivered presentations on emerging risk management practices.
Education
Master of Science - Actuarial Science
Illinois State University
Normal, IL12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Actuarial Science
University of Ghana
Accra, Ghana05.2018
Skills
- Data analysis
- Benefit calculations
- Actuarial valuation
- Regulatory compliance
- Process improvement
- Team collaboration
- Statistical software (R, Minitab, Excel)
- ProVal
Certification
Associate of the Society of Actuaries, 10/25
Timeline
Experienced Associate Actuarial
Aon Consulting Inc
01.2023 - Current
Actuarial Intern
Arch Insurance Group Inc.
06.2022 - 12.2022
Graduate Teaching & Research Assistant
Illinois State University
01.2021 - 12.2022
Data Analyst
Legon Analytics
09.2019 - 01.2020
Teaching Assistant
University of Ghana
08.2018 - 08.2019
Actuarial Intern
Starmicro Insurance Company Limited
06.2017 - 08.2017
Risk Management Intern
Star Life Insurance Company Limited
06.2016 - 08.2016
Master of Science - Actuarial Science
Illinois State University
Bachelor of Science - Actuarial Science
University of Ghana