Karan Arora

IFRS Simulation and Actuarial Analysis Calculator (IFRS 17) Team (July 2025 - Current)

• Conducted comprehensive testing and validation of Prophet model outputs and Financial ledger data for BEL, RA, and CSM components
• Developed automated Python scripts for the systematic reconciliation of input/output data streams.
• Built sophisticated BEL, RA, and CSM roll-forward models in Python using Prophet outputs to ensure IFRS 17 compliance.

Central Prophet Analytics Team (June 2025 – June 2025)

• Led Prophet model maintenance, ensuring optimal performance across multiple product lines.
• Authored BRDs for funds withheld implementation, and developed test plans and reports.
• Performed model output validation at each release, identifying issues pre-deployment.
• Collaborated with developers to implement model enhancements and address changes.

Central Prophet Analytics Team (February 24 – May 2025)

• Streamlined IoT status updates, improving team productivity.
• Developed and tested contract boundary logic in Prophet for IFRS 17 cohort creation.
• Created a methodology for extracting LIC from the database.
• Led Prophet testing for Canada, South Africa, and the Middle East regions.
• Collaborated with the Finance team on FNB runs testing.

IFRS 17 Global Coordination Team (June 2023 - January 2024)

• Conducted global validation of IFRS 17-compliant cash flows, and coordinated corrections with regional teams.
• Developed standardized Excel templates to optimize validation processes.

Asia Valuation Team (August 2023 – January 2024)

• Executed multi-system cash flow reconciliation and validation processes
• Validated CSM amortization components, including Sum Assured, API, and coverage units.

• Conducted liability valuations for employer contributions in Brazil and Canada.
• Managed funding and accounting for the company's financial activities.
• Performed assumption studies for life tables and actuarial decrements.