Actuary

Howden Group Holdings; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Hybrid working arrangements

Professional growth support

Job summary

Howden Reinsurance Brokers Limited (UK) is seeking an experienced practitioner to deliver actuarial and analytical solutions across its various businesses, including Insurance and Reinsurance. The role, located in London, does not require a formal actuarial qualification. Ideal candidates will have expertise in pricing and reserving, alongside a desire for professional growth.

The position offers the chance to work collaboratively on key projects and to contribute to the mentorship of junior team members. Reasonable adjustments and flexible working arrangements are provided to support a diverse workforce.

Qualifications

• Experienced practitioner in general insurance.
• Background from consultancy, broker, or carrier.
• Focus on continuous learning and project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on (re)insurance placement projects.
• Build a professional network with peers and clients.
• Apply actuarial techniques for advisory projects.

Skills

Expertise in pricing, reserving and/or capital modelling

Casualty reinsurance pricing/reserving experience

Strong analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Job description

About the role

In Analytics, the actuarial team serves and supports all Howden businesses including Insurance, Reinsurance, and Capital Markets. The role spans most geographies and works with clients via London and regional offices worldwide. You will deliver actuarial and analytical solutions that provide outstanding value to both consumers (brokers, insureds, and reinsurers) and capacity (carriers). The position does not require an actuarial qualification, but Howden supports candidates who wish to begin, continue or maintain their professional studies.

What you’ll bring

• Experienced practitioner in general insurance with expertise in pricing, reserving and/or capital modelling.
• Preferably with casualty reinsurance pricing/reserving experience, confident in analysing, designing and pricing reinsurance structures for indemnity and parametric risks.
• Background from consultancy, broker, or carrier, looking to advance a career in the (re)insurance industry.

You will have

• Enthusiasm for continuous learning and problem solving.
• Focus on project delivery as a leader or team player.
• An owner’s mindset and responsibility for successful project completion.
• Desire to contribute to, and mentor junior members of the team.
• Good interpersonal skills, energy, and a delivery‑oriented mindset.
• Aptitude to listen, understand, anticipate project requirements, and communicate findings effectively.
• Willingness to work with brokers, carriers, and/or insureds.

Key accountabilities

• Collaborate with colleagues across Howden and the wider Analytics team on (re)insurance placement projects or tender opportunities.
• Build a professional network and engage with diverse peers and clients.
• Apply and refine actuarial and analytical techniques to deliver advisory and placement projects, working with senior and junior colleagues.
• Lead client and research projects commensurate with experience and skills.

What do we offer in return

A career that you define, with support for professional growth and reasonable adjustments, including flexible hours or hybrid working where possible. Howden values diversity, encourages innovation, and fosters a culture of ownership and positive impact.

Reasonable adjustments

We are committed to providing necessary accommodations to align the role with your needs, such as software, IT and office setups, flexible hours or hybrid working arrangements, where feasible.