Senior Actuary – General Insurance – 30109

The Emerald Group; Stratford-upon-Avon; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Emerald Group is seeking an experienced General Insurance Actuary to join the Actuarial Function within the Risk division in the UK. You will support the GI Chief Actuary by providing independent oversight across reserving, pricing, underwriting and reinsurance, ensuring robust and well-reasoned actuarial decisions for long-term business success.

You will lead reviews of actuarial work, produce clear reports for senior stakeholders, and collaborate with Underwriting, Pricing, Claims and

Qualifications

• Fully qualified Actuary required.
• Strong GI experience across reserving, pricing and/or capital modelling.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to challenge assumptions and provide independent judgement.
• Strong report-writing and communication skills for senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead independent reviews of actuarial work across the business, assessing methodologies, assumptions and outcomes.
• Produce clear reports and present findings to senior stakeholders; support Executive and Board-level decision making.
• Gain broad exposure across Underwriting, Pricing, Claims, Finance and Risk through cross-functional collaboration.
• Work with cross-functional teams to bring fresh actuarial perspectives across the business.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Report-writing

Presentation skills

Education

Fully qualified Actuary

Job description

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced General Insurance Actuary to join Actuarial Function within the Risk division. Supporting the GI Chief Actuary, you'll provide independent oversight and challenge across reserving, pricing, underwriting and reinsurance, helping to ensure important actuarial decisions are robust, well-reasoned and support the long-term success of the business.

• Category: Non-life Actuarial
• Type: Permanent

Key Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

• You’ll lead independent reviews of actuarial work across the business, assessing methodologies, assumptions and outcomes, identifying opportunities for improvement and providing expert insight to senior stakeholders
• You’ll produce clear reports, present findings to senior stakeholders and support Executive and Board-level decision making through constructive challenge and independent actuarial opinion
• This position offers broad exposure across multiple disciplines and stakeholder groups
• You’ll work closely with teams across Underwriting, Pricing, Claims, Finance and Risk, bringing fresh perspectives
• Fully qualified Actuary
• Strong General Insurance experience, ideally across reserving, pricing and/or capital modelling
• Strong understanding of actuarial techniques, regulatory requirements and industry best practice
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to challenge assumptions and provide independent judgement
• Strong report-writing, presentation and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex topics to technical and non-technical audiences