Principal, P&C Actuarial M&A Advisory | Flexible Location

Oliver Wyman; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Oliver Wyman is seeking a high-performing Principal to lead the P&C actuarial M&A team. You will manage and deliver complex engagements for top insurance clients, guiding risk assessment, data analysis, and strategic oversight.

This role blends deep actuarial expertise with leadership, client management, and business development to expand the practice across the insurance ecosystem. The ideal candidate will oversee large client portfolios, mentor teams, and develop trusted executive

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional actuarial experience in consulting or insurance.
• FCAS credential is required.
• Proven ability to manage client relationships and lead complex engagements.
• Proven business development experience including generating new opportunities.
• Strong project management and organizational skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with diverse audiences.
• Ability to deliver under tight deadlines in demanding environments.
• Detail-oriented with multi-project workload.
• Evidence of strategic and creative thinking; entrepreneurial mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead actuarial due diligence projects for M&A and reinsurance transactions, reviewing actuarial reports, data and models to assess reserve adequacy, loss ratios, pricing and underwriting practices.
• Quantify downside risk in potential transactions using stochastic models.
• Conduct exploratory data analyses on exposure/loss data to identify business shifts and provide clear narratives.
• Develop executive-level management reports and data visualizations.
• Present findings to senior management and C-suite executives.
• Develop and expand industry contacts through deals and conferences.
• Lead client meetings and proposal development.
• Collaborate with US and global management consulting and actuarial practices.

Skills

FCAS credential

Client relationships

Business development

Project management

Actuarial due diligence

Leadership

Communication

Education

Actuarial Science/Mathematics degree

Job description

Oliver Wyman is seeking a high-performing Principal to lead the P&C actuarial M&A team. You will manage and deliver complex engagements for top insurance clients, guiding risk assessment, data analysis, and strategic oversight.

This role blends deep actuarial expertise with leadership, client management, and business development to expand the practice across the insurance ecosystem. The ideal candidate will oversee large client portfolios, mentor teams, and develop trusted executive