Marjorie Ngwenya, had a diverse range of options in front of her when deciding on her future career path: dentist, pilot, actuary. The actuarial option won out in the end, and to her surprise, she has discovered that the choice has enabled her to pursue similarly diverse interests within her career.

While working as a risk manager with Swiss Re, Marjorie this year also took the helm as editor of The Actuary magazine, enabling her to combine her interest in publishing with her professional responsibilities. "I'd been a features editor for the magazine for almost two years and enjoyed it. This wider role allows me to have a holistic view of the magazine production process."

The Actuary is produced by the Staple Inn Actuarial Society, with production support from the Profession, which supplies news and education content.

Marjorie enjoys the opportunity to encourage discussion and debate through the pages of The Actuary.

"The magazine provides a medium through which actuaries and other readers can communicate. Readers can have their say and provoke challenge about subjects that are of interest to them." In her professional role as an actuary and her membership of the profession, Marjorie also values the diverse experience available in her professional role.

"I've had a varied and interesting career so far and there is still plenty to try. My membership of the profession offers me access to a wide range of professionals, relevant practice information and recognition of the high standard of education that comes with the qualification."

“I've had a varied and interesting career so far and there is still plenty to try.”

Marjorie Ngwenya

Vice President, Life and Health Risk Management
Swiss Re