Reinsurance Reserving Senior Analyst

Arthur; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the insurance and reinsurance sector is seeking a Senior Reserving Analyst to join their global team. The successful candidate will be responsible for producing reserve estimates, analyzing trends, and supporting regulatory filings. This role requires a strong actuarial background, effective analytical skills, and the ability to communicate findings to senior management.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in actuarial work.
• Currently studying towards qualification with IFoA (or equivalent).
• Experience with London Market reserving preferred.

Responsibilities

• Produce quarterly reserve estimates for reinsurance portfolios.
• Analyze changes in reserves and prepare reports for senior management.
• Contribute to the development of reserving models and processes.

Skills

Excel

SQL

Power BI

R

Python

Education

Degree in Mathematics or Actuarial Science (2:1 or above)

Job description

Arthur is delighted to support a global Insurance and Reinsurance Provider in a senior reserving analyst role within a global reserving team. The position focuses on delivering reserve analysis across property, casualty, and specialty reinsurance portfolios. It involves supporting quarterly reserving, reporting to senior stakeholders, and developing reserving processes. The role also offers opportunities to supervise junior team members and contribute to regulatory submissions.

Responsibilities:

1. Produce quarterly reserve estimates for reinsurance portfolios on a gross and net basis.
2. Analyze changes in reserves and clearly explain movements between valuation periods.
3. Prepare written reports and presentations for senior management, highlighting trends and risk factors.
4. Identify emerging risks, uncertainties, and market impacts, proposing actions where appropriate.
5. Assist with the preparation of actuarial inputs for regulatory filings and audits.
6. Contribute to the ongoing development and refinement of reserving models and internal processes.

Requirements:

1. A 2:1 or above in a mathematical or actuarial degree.
2. Studying towards qualification with the IFoA (or equivalent actuarial body).
3. At least 3 years’ experience in actuarial work, with exposure to London Market reserving preferred.
4. Strong Excel skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
5. Familiarity with tools such as SQL, Power BI, R, or Python is advantageous.

Right to Work:

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK. This role does not offer visa sponsorship.