Ilze Zariņa-Cīrule

Chief Actuary at BTA Baltic Insurance Company AAS

Ilze Zariņa-Cīrule has a diverse work experience in the insurance and banking industry. Ilze started their career as a Trainee in Actuarial and Risk Department at SEB Life Insurance in 2013. Ilze then joined Nordea as part of the Baltic Business Development team. In 2014, they joined BTA Baltic Insurance Company AAS, where they have held various roles including Junior Actuary, Senior Actuary, Deputy Chief Actuary, and currently serves as the Chief Actuary. Ilze's experience spans over a period of more than 7 years, showcasing their growth and expertise in the field.

Ilze Zariņa-Cīrule's education history is as follows:

- Ilze Zariņa-Cīrule obtained a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Risk Management and Capital Modelling from Rīgas Tehniskā universitāte (Riga Technical University) between 2017 and 2023.

- Prior to their doctoral studies, they earned a Master's degree in Actuarial Analysis from Rīgas Tehniskā universitāte (Riga Technical University) from 2014 to 2016.

- Ilze also holds a Bachelor's degree in Financial Engineering, completed at Rīgas Tehniskā universitāte (Riga Technical University) from 2010 to 2014.

- Before their university studies, they completed their secondary education at Riga State Gymnasium No.1 from 2007 to 2010, focusing on mathematics.

Additionally, Ilze Zariņa-Cīrule has obtained several certifications from Aktuarvereinigung Österreichs (AVÖ), including the Certificate of Actuarial Studies Advanced level, Risk Management in Insurance, Fundamental Statistical Methods in Actuarial Science, Instruments and Strategies of Asset Allocation, Actuarial Modelling, and Advanced Statistical Methods in Insurance. The specific months of obtaining these certifications are not available.

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Timeline

  • Chief Actuary

    April, 2020 - present

  • Deputy Chief Actuary

    May, 2019

  • Senior Actuary

    May, 2018

  • Junior Actuary

    September, 2014