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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

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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