Nairobi Region PDC

ASSK hosts the annual Product Design Competition PDC, with national levels being held in June. The event attracts over 200 actuarial students from various universities in Kenya such as: JKUAT, Maseno, Kisii, Moi, Machakos, Meru, Karatina and Daystar University, among others. Students develop and model actuarial products with respect to a given theme. Previous themes include the Importance of Actuarial Science in Finance and Investment, Kenya being a case study (2015) , Exploring Opportunities through Research and Innovation (2018), Insuretech & Fintech (2022). Each university presents 2 teams each with a maximum of 4 members to proceed to a regional level, and later national if successful in the regionals. The presentations are judged by qualified actuaries, insurance professionals and seasoned academicians in the actuarial field. There are numerous opportunities to meet and possibly get offers from Industry professionals that come with participation in the PDC.

This year’s Nairobi Region PDC theme is the “Exponential Actuary“. The event will be held at Mt Kenya University, on Friday, 10th March.