Actuarial Analyst

Everest; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading risk management company in London is looking for an Actuarial Analyst to support the International Reinsurance Reserving team. The ideal candidate will have a strong actuarial background and experience in P&C insurance. This role involves collaboration across various departments and offers a hybrid work model, allowing for two days of remote work each week. The candidate should have excellent analytical skills, a proactive attitude, and a commitment to teamwork. Competitive compensation and a supportive workplace culture are offered.

Qualifications

• Nearly qualified Fellow of FIA or equivalent designation.
• Bachelor’s degree in Maths, Accounting, Economics, Statistics, Business, or related field.
• P&C actuarial experience.
• Solid knowledge in general insurance reserving.
• Proficiency in Excel, VBA, SQL, Python is a plus.
• Familiarity with ResQ is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support UK P&C reinsurance reserving team with detailed reserve studies.
• Assist with quarterly closing tasks and actuarial analysis.
• Develop new reserving approaches.
• Collaborate with various functional areas.

Skills

Actuarial experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Knowledge of SQL

Python skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Fellow of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (FIA) or equivalent

Tools

ResQ

Excel VBA

Job description

Overview

Title: Actuarial Analyst

Company: Everest Advisors (UK), Ltd.

Job Category: Analytics

Job Description:

About Everest: Everest is a global leader in risk management, rooted in a rich, 50+ year heritage of enabling businesses to survive and thrive, and economies to function and flourish. We are underwriters of risk, growth, progress and opportunity. We are a global team focused on disciplined capital allocation and long-term value creation for all stakeholders, who care deeply about our impact on communities and the wider world.

About the Role: As an Actuarial Analyst, you’ll play a vital role in the International Reinsurance Reserving team, helping to strengthen and evolve its foundations and capabilities. You’ll need strong actuarial, analytical, and communication skills, and you’ll collaborate with various functional areas including underwriting, finance, compliance, claims, pricing, and senior management. This position will be based in our London office with a hybrid schedule that has the option of working two days remotely each week.

Responsibilities

• You will support the UK P&C reinsurance reserving team by preparing detailed reserve adequacy studies.
• Assist with quarterly closing tasks, including validating plan ELRs, performing actuarial versus expected analysis, and conducting roll-forward analysis.
• Explore and develop new reserving approaches and methodologies.
• Participate in group-wide projects aimed at improving reserving processes.
• You’ll collaborate closely with Pricing Actuarial, Underwriting, Claims, and Financial Services.
• You will work alongside the Head of International Reinsurance Reserving to ensure consistency and alignment with global reserving best practices.
• Ensure timely delivery and clear communication of results.

Qualifications

• You’re nearly a qualified Fellow of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (FIA) or hold an equivalent designation.
• You have a bachelor’s degree or higher in Maths, Accounting, Economics, Statistics, Business, or a related field.
• You’ll bring P&C actuarial experience.
• You have solid knowledge and experience in general insurance reserving, and ideally, reinsurance.
• You have strong Excel skills — proficiency in Excel VBA, SQL, Python, or similar tools is a plus.
• You’re familiar with ResQ, or eager to learn it.
• You’re highly organised and pay close attention to detail.
• You communicate clearly and effectively, both in writing and verbally.
• You work well both independently and as part of a team.
• You bring a flexible, enthusiastic approach to your work, with a strong appetite to network, learn, and grow.
• You’re comfortable working in a dynamic, agile environment — including remote settings.

What if I don’t meet every requirement? At Everest we are dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace. So, if you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every element in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Please let us know if you need any accommodations throughout the application or interview process.

Our Culture

At Everest, our purpose is to provide the world with protection. We help clients and businesses thrive, fuel global economies, and create sustainable value for our colleagues, shareholders and the communities that we serve. We also pride ourselves on having a unique and inclusive culture which is driven by a unified set of values and behaviors. Click here to learn more about our culture.

• Our Values are the guiding principles that inform our decisions, actions and behaviors. They are an expression of our culture and an integral part of how we work: Talent. Thoughtful assumption of risk. Execution. Efficiency. Humility. Leadership. Collaboration. Inclusion and Belonging.
• Our Colleague Behaviors define how we operate and interact with each other no matter our location, level or function: Respect everyone. Pursue better. Lead by example. Own our outcomes. Win together.

All colleagues are held accountable to upholding and supporting our values and behaviors across the company. This includes day to day interactions with fellow colleagues, and the global communities we serve.

Type: Regular

Time Type: Primary Location: London

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