Linda Xu

Linda Xu, FSA, FRM, has an extensive career in actuarial and quantitative risk roles, currently serving as VP & Actuary in GFS Pricing at Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated since 2012. Xu's expertise spans asset-intensive pricing, longevity swaps, and reinsurance transaction structuring. Previous positions include Executive Director of Quantitative Risk, where contributions included developing hedging programs for variable and fixed index annuities in the US and UK, as well as innovations in InsureTech. Xu has also held multiple director roles focusing on investment strategy, product development, and risk management across various global markets. Academic credentials include a Master of Science in Finance from Washington University in St. Louis and a Bachelor's Degree in Statistics from Shanghai University of Finance and Economics.