Actuary - Reinsurance

Lockton Companies; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lockton Re Analytics in London seeks a nearly or newly qualified actuary to support our Global Specialties broking division across Marine & Energy, Crisis Management, Financial Risk and Aviation.

You will join a front-office, high-visibility team that partners closely with brokers and clients, delivering high-value insights and robust pricing solutions in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Nearly or newly qualified actuary (FIA or equivalent).
• Strong pricing experience within reinsurance broker or carrier is required.
• Ability to build effective stakeholder relationships and adapt in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality actuarial and commercial insight to price, structure and evaluate reinsurance programmes.
• Advise clients on inward portfolio risks and reinsurance strategies to meet financial objectives.
• Work across multiple products and lines of business, prioritising in a dynamic environment.
• Train and mentor junior team members and support tenders and projects.

Skills

Pricing experience

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Nearly or newly qualified actuary (FIA or equivalent)

Job description

We are looking for a nearly or newly qualified actuary to join the Lockton Re Analytics team in London, supporting our Global Specialties broking division across Marine & Energy, Crisis Management, Financial Risk, and Aviation.

This is a highly visible, front-office role where Analytics sits alongside broking teams, providing high-value insight and partnering closely with colleagues and clients. The environment is fast-paced and varied and you’ll work across multiple products and lines of business, so the ability to switch focus and adapt quickly is key.

You’ll be joining a collegiate, global team of 70+ actuaries, catastrophe modellers, developers, and specialists. The team operates as one; flexible, collaborative, and without silos, supporting each other across all areas to deliver the best outcomes for clients.

We are seeking a nearly or newly qualified actuary (FIA or equivalent), ideally with experience in reinsurance and exposure to Global Specialties lines. Candidates may come from either a broking or carrier background, but should bring strong pricing experience, the ability to build effective stakeholder relationships, and the flexibility to perform confidently in a fast-paced environment.

What does the role involve?

• Work in a multi-disciplinary environment comprising brokers, actuaries, catastrophe modellers and other professionals to provide high-quality advice to clients
• Advise clients on their inwards portfolio risks and reinsurance strategies to achieve their financial and risk mitigation objectives
• Apply actuarial analysis and commercial insight to price, structure and evaluate reinsurance programmes
• Work across multiple products and lines of business, adapting priorities in a dynamic environment
• Contribute significantly to projects and tenders
• Manage multiple concurrent projects and prioritise effectively
• Manage expectations of colleagues and clients in a fast-paced environment
• Engage in analytical discussions with reinsurers to support reinsurance placement
• Build and maintain strong relationships with brokers, clients, and reinsurers
• Develop new tools and innovative analytical approaches
• Train and mentor junior team members, reviewing their work.

What qualities do you need?

• Nearly or newly qualified actuary (FIA or equivalent)
• Strong pricing experience gained within a reinsurance broker or carrier, ideally with exposure to Global Specialties lines such as Marine & Energy, Crisis Management, Financial Risk, or Aviation
• Comfortable working across multiple products, with the ability to shift focus and reprioritise
• Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to influence stakeholders
• Collaborative mindset — thrive in a non-siloed, team-oriented environment
• Self‑motivated, proactive, and solutions‑focused
• Strong commercial awareness with a pragmatic approach
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex analysis into clear, actionable insight
• High attention to detail and strong problem‑solving capability

Why Lockton Re?

Built on experience. Driving what’s next. Lockton Re combines deep industry expertise with an independent, collaborative culture and innovative technology to deliver exceptional outcomes for clients and create an environment where talented people can make a real impact.

Fiercely Independent: As a family-owned broker, we are free from the pressures of outside shareholders. We prioritise our clients and colleagues, think for the long term and remain focused on continuous improvement and exceptional service.

Industry Proven: Our people bring experience, credibility and a proven track record of innovation and delivery. We collaborate across geographies, products and capabilities, challenging one another to test the boundaries of what is possible for clients.

Distinctly Digital: We combine leading technology, analytical firepower and human ingenuity to move faster, think smarter and create innovative solutions. Our digital foundation enables non-stop progress, with tools and approaches designed t