Lead Reserving Actuary

5 days ago


London, UK, United Kingdom IGA Talent Solutions Full time

LEAD RESERVING ACTUARY


IGA Talent Solutions is partnered with a renowned global insurance group to make a key appointment to its UK-based Reserving team.


The Role:

The Lead Reserving Actuary will sit within a wider team of 15-20, and will itself report to the Senior Reserving Manager. You’ll provide expert actuarial advice, oversee quarterly reserving, business planning, and portfolio analysis. You'll be a key point of contact for Underwriters, Claims, and Finance, while managing and mentoring a team of five student & qualified actuaries.


This client is renowned for its flexible working offerings.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead reserving results, post-reserving processes, and actual vs. expected analyses.
  • Collaborate with the capital team on reserving and underwriting variability.
  • Drive business planning discussions and conduct ad-hoc portfolio analyses.
  • Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships.
  • Coach and manage junior actuaries, ensuring technical excellence.


What Are We Looking For:

  • An experience qualified actuary with a strong Reserving background.
  • Non-Life market experience in Commercial, Retail, London Market / Lloyds
  • Knowledge of UK Motor & Liability insurance is valuable but not essential
  • Experience and passion for leading and supporting a team


This client offers minimum 30 days paid annual leave, and a non-contributory pension scheme - among an extensive corporate benefits list.


Apply with your CV today


~ Team IGA



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