Antonio Ferrá
Assistant Medical Director
Mexico City,CDMX
Summary
Medical Doctor based in Mexico City with over 12 years of experience in the (Re)Insurance industry, specializing in medical risk assessment, life & health underwriting, and claims management. Currently Assistant Medical Director at Swiss Re, providing expert medical consultation and underwriting guidance across Latin America and North America. Skilled in interpreting complex clinical data, including ECGs and advanced diagnostics, to support evidence-based underwriting decisions. Proven ability to contribute to product development, guideline refinement, and technical training. Experienced across multiple international markets and passionate about industry education and thought leadership.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Assistant Medical Director - LATAM
Swiss Re
CDMX
04.2025 - Current
- - Provide expert medical consultation to underwriters and case managers across LATAM and North America.
- - Analyze complex clinical data, including ECGs and advanced investigations, to guide underwriting decisions.
- - Collaborate on underwriting guideline development and product innovation.
- - Deliver training sessions for internal and client underwriters.
- - Publish thought leadership content and represent Swiss Re at regional and global events.
Senior Life & Health Underwriter - Central America & Caribbean
Swiss Re
CDMX
04.2024 - 03.2025
- - Delivered accurate facultative life risk assessments aligned with global standards.
- - Supported pricing, marketing, research, and claims through underwriting insights.
- - Engaged with clients for training, audits, and underwriting support.
Life & Health Underwriter - Canada & English Caribbean
Swiss Re
CDMX
05.2022 - 04.2024
- - Evaluated medical and financial documentation for precise risk recommendations.
- - Supported cross-functional teams and client-facing activities.
Senior Medical Claims Consultant - Employee Benefits
Grupo Interesse
CDMX
07.2018 - 04.2022
- - Managed complex medical claims for multinational clients.
- - Analyzed policy transitions and projected loss ratios for high-value claims.
- - Provided expert assessments to insured individuals and physicians.
Special Medical Claims Consultant
Seguros Atlas
10.2017 - 06.2018
- - Managed claims for a large-scale public accident insurance program.
- - Coordinated medical care and negotiated with healthcare providers.
Medical Subject-Matter Expert - Injury Claims
Zurich Insurance Company Ltd.
05.2016 - 08.2017
- - Designed injury claims processes and managed medical networks.
- - Updated procedure fees and trained operational staff.
Medical Claims Examiner
Centro Medico ABC
12.2015 - 04.2016
Medical Claims Examiner
AXA Mexico
06.2013 - 09.2015
Bilingual Medical Coordinator
IKE Asistencia
CDMX
02.2012 - 06.2013
Education
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) - Medicine
Universidad De Sonora
Hermosillo, Sonora 01.2003 - 01.2011
Specialty - Health's Organizations Administration
Universidad La Salle, A.C.
Mexico City 01.2015 - 01.2016
Skills
- - Medical Underwriting
- - Reinsurance
- - Health Insurance
- - Insurance Claims
- - Medical Risk Assessment
Medical expertise
Insurance billing
Insurance verification
Physician relations
Teamwork and collaboration
Customer service
Decision-making
Training and mentoring
Relationship building
Critical thinking
Websites
Certification
Fellow, Life Management Institute (FLMI)
Interests
Medical education, technical underwriting, innovation in life & health insurance, risk analytics, public speaking, industry networking
Timeline
Assistant Medical Director - LATAM
Swiss Re
04.2025 - Current
Senior Life & Health Underwriter - Central America & Caribbean
Swiss Re
04.2024 - 03.2025
Life & Health Underwriter - Canada & English Caribbean
Swiss Re
05.2022 - 04.2024
Senior Medical Claims Consultant - Employee Benefits
Grupo Interesse
07.2018 - 04.2022
Special Medical Claims Consultant
Seguros Atlas
10.2017 - 06.2018
Medical Subject-Matter Expert - Injury Claims
Zurich Insurance Company Ltd.
05.2016 - 08.2017
Medical Claims Examiner
Centro Medico ABC
12.2015 - 04.2016
Specialty - Health's Organizations Administration
Universidad La Salle, A.C.
01.2015 - 01.2016
Medical Claims Examiner
AXA Mexico
06.2013 - 09.2015
Bilingual Medical Coordinator
IKE Asistencia
02.2012 - 06.2013
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) - Medicine
Universidad De Sonora
01.2003 - 01.2011
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