Wanjiru Kimondo

Masters of Science in Actuarial Science (Honors).

University of Nairobi

Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science (1st Class Hons).

University of Nairobi

Advanced Diploma, Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters (UK).

Adv. Dip CILA

Young Insurance Professionals Programme.

London School of Insurance

Programme for Management Development(PMD).

Strathmore University Business School

Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters, CILA (UK) Diploma qualification examiner.

Loss adjusting and claims management trainer of the institute of loss adjusters and risk surveyors of Kenya & the College of Insurance Kenya.

East Africa Reinsurance Company Limited reinsurance underwriting and claims management trainer (staff and clients).

Head of Operations.

2022 - 2024

East Africa Reinsurance

• Assess and approve Non-Life reinsurance claims, manage underwriting risks, and oversee retrocession treaties and renewals.
• Develop and update internal policies to comply with reinsurance regulations and align with industry best practices.
• Ensure timely, accurate regulatory reporting and adapt to changing requirements.
• Implement a compliance monitoring system, conduct internal audits, and address deficiencies.
• Provide technical training for clients and staff to ensure comprehensive onboarding for new hires.
• Identify and mitigate compliance risks, monitor risk exposures, and maintain open communication with regulators.
• Oversee reinsurance contracts, collaborate with IT on data compliance, manage incident resolutions, and advocate for regulatory changes.

Senior Client Manager, East Africa Reinsurance

2019 - 2021

East Africa Reinsurance

• Communicate and assess risks for reinsurance underwriting, review Non-Life claims for strategic approval, and contribute to retrocession treaty management and renewals.
• Perform due diligence on clients to ensure compliance with regulatory and risk standards.
• Ensure reinsurance contracts are compliant with regulations and contractual obligations are clear and enforceable.
• Stay informed about regulatory changes and maintain compliance awareness through continuous training.
• Advise clients on regulatory implications of reinsurance transactions and changes in regulatory requirements.
• Mentor junior staff on compliance, ensure client-facing teams adhere to standards, and manage data protection and privacy in accordance with regulations.
• Document client interactions, manage compliance-related reporting, collaborate with the risk management and compliance departments on client issues, and drive continuous improvement in client management processes.

Client Manager & Actuarial Analyst.

2013 - 2018

East Africa Reinsurance

• Manage the assessment and communication of underwriting risks, ensuring timely and accurate approval and payment of Non-Life claims.
• Maintain data integrity for actuarial models, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Align actuarial models with industry and regulatory standards, documenting all assumptions and justifications.
• Prepare accurate actuarial sections for regulatory filings, meeting all disclosure requirements and deadlines.
• Verify compliance of pricing models and reinsurance products with regulatory guidelines, ensuring product changes meet standards.
• Calculate and document reserve estimates accurately, supporting risk management in identifying and managing potential risk exposures.
• Collaborate with internal compliance and legal teams on regulatory matters, providing guidance on actuarial processes and advocating for regulatory clarity.