Reserving Actuary

Beazley; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

This innovative firm seeks a Reserving Actuary to join their experienced London Market reserving team. In this pivotal role, you will engage with various stakeholders while performing actuarial reserving and forecasting for Lloyd’s, US, and European entities. Your responsibilities will include conducting valuations, analyzing data, and contributing to the reporting of results. If you are passionate about actuarial science and eager to work in a dynamic environment, this opportunity offers the chance to enhance your skills and grow your career in a supportive team setting.

Qualifications

• University degree in Mathematics or a related field is essential.
• Progressing towards an actuarial qualification is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform quarterly reserving and trust fund valuations for long-tailed classes.
• Contribute to reporting results of actuarial valuations to stakeholders.

Skills

General commercial and financial knowledge

Strong analytical skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

Time management

Education

University degree in Mathematics

Actuarial qualification (in progress)

Tools

ResQ reserving software

MS Excel

VBA

SQL

Python

R

Power BI

Job description

Job Title: Reserving Actuary

Description: Actuarial reserving and forecasting for Beazley. Working within an established and experienced London Market reserving team setting provisions for our Lloyd’s, US and European entities, and engaging with a wide array of stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

1. Perform the quarterly reserving and trust fund valuations for long-tailed (Specialty Risks) classes of business. Undertake deep dive analysis on classes as required and maintain evidence of valuation assumptions.
2. Perform the necessary reconciliation checks to provide assurance on the valuation outputs.
3. Contribute to the reporting of results of actuarial valuations and analyses to the relevant stakeholders and committees.
4. Work with the reserving actuaries, claims managers and underwriters on the calculation and communication of reserve uncertainty/ranges.
5. Work with the Finance, Data Management and Ceded Reinsurance teams to produce and reconcile the data for the valuation processes.
6. Contribute to the maintenance of reserving documentation with the required frequency, adhering to the review requirements and obtaining the appropriate sign-offs.
7. Assist in projects undertaken by the actuarial team e.g. M&A, business planning analyses and the delivery of group-wide strategic projects.
8. Support the work of external actuaries as required.
9. Build and maintain constructive working arrangements with those groups identified as being key to your role including Finance, Claims, Underwriting and Data Management.
10. Operate as an effective team member by supporting colleagues and contributing in the delivery and achievement of overall team and business objectives.
11. Keep abreast of industry best practice, new initiatives and changes in regulatory requirements.
12. Contribute to improving the valuation processes and methodologies.
13. Undertake applicable professional, technical and career development training (delivered internally and externally) to include attainment of associated qualifications where required.

Personal Specification

Education and Qualifications

1. University degree in Mathematics or related field.
2. Progressing towards an actuarial qualification.

Skills And Abilities

1. General commercial and financial knowledge.
2. Experience with ResQ reserving software preferable.
3. Competent user of MS Excel; VBA, SQL, Python, R or Power BI skills desirable.
4. Strong analytical skills with attention to detail; accurate and numerate.
5. Able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
6. Team worker as well as able to work on own initiative.
7. Ability to manage time, work on a number of tasks in parallel, meet deadlines and prioritise.

Knowledge and Experience

1. Reserving experience; Lloyd’s market knowledge desirable.
2. Command of basic actuarial techniques.
3. Understanding of reinsurance.

Aptitude and Disposition

1. Outcome focused, self-motivated, flexible and enthusiastic.
2. Professional approach to successfully interact with team members and stakeholders.

Competencies

1. Achievement and solution focused.
2. Analytical.
3. Information seeking.
4. Stakeholder focus.
5. Using initiative.
6. Having integrity.
7. Taking responsibility.
8. Being reliable.
9. Attention to detail.