Dr. Katja Hanewald

Associate Professor

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Biography

Katja Hanewald is an Associate Professor at the School of Risk and Actuarial Studies at UNSW Sydney and serves as the President of the Asia-Pacific Risk and Insurance Association (APRIA). Her research focuses on longevity trends, healthy ageing, and insurance strategies for ageing populations. She has published extensively in leading journals covering insurance, actuarial science, economics, and health. Katja holds significant editorial positions, including Co-Editor of the North American Actuarial Journal and Editor of the Journal of Pension Economics and Finance, as well as being a member of the editorial board for the Journal of Risk and Insurance and the ASTIN Bulletin. Her work has contributed to understanding insurance economics, actuarial studies, long-term care trends, and the behavioural aspects of financial planning involving housing wealth as a source of retirement funding.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2014-01-01 — Present

University of New South Wales • Sydney, Australia

Teaching and researching in Risk and Actuarial Studies, focusing on longevity trends and insurance strategies for ageing populations.

Requirements for University of New South Wales

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:23
Reading
Required:23
Writing
Required:23
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:90
PTE
Listening
Required:54
Reading
Required:54
Writing
Required:54
Speaking
Required:54
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Recognised Bachelor degree Minimum 1 year relevant work experience for certain streams
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Personal Statement
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

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