Actuarial Manager

Location: London

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Start Date: Immediate

Our client, a well-established MGA that forms part of one of the world’s largest insurance groups, is seeking an Actuarial Manager to join their growing team. This is a key leadership position within the actuarial function, responsible for delivering high-quality reserving, pricing, and performance analysis across multiple product lines. The role will work closely with underwriting, finance, and senior leadership teams to ensure decisions are supported by robust actuarial insight and data-driven analysis.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded newly-qualified actuary to take ownership of key actuarial processes, influence strategic direction, and contribute to the continued growth of a successful and innovative international business.

Role Responsibilities

• Lead the quarterly reserving and profitability review process, assessing performance across business lines and identifying emerging trends or underwriting concerns.
• Project profit commission receipts and support wider financial forecasting activities.
• Review, challenge, and refine existing pricing strategies to ensure alignment with business objectives and market conditions.
• Develop and maintain pricing models, including calibration of rating factors in response to experience and exposure.
• Conduct in-depth analysis of pricing data to inform profitability reviews and portfolio management decisions.
• Develop and enhance MI dashboards and rate monitoring tools to provide clear, actionable insights to stakeholders.
• Ensure the accuracy, timeliness, and integrity of all actuarial reporting and documentation.
• Act as a key point of contact for relevant underwriting teams, providing expert actuarial support and building strong working relationships.
• Work on a varied exposure to different classes of business.
• Collaborate with actuarial and underwriting colleagues across multiple geographic locations.

Qualifications

• Newly-qualified actuary (FIA or equivalent) with proven experience in non-life insurance.
• Strong academic background – First-class or 2:1 degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Actuarial Science, or a related field.
• Significant experience in reserving within an insurance or reinsurance environment (MGA experience advantageous).
• Advanced technical and analytical skills, including experience with ResQ, SQL, and ideally HX and Python or similar analytical tools.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex actuarial concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a small, fast-paced team.

If you are passionate about this opportunity and meet the qualifications and skills outlined, we encourage you to promptly submit your CV for consideration. Please note that the duties mentioned above are not exhaustive, and the role's responsibilities may evolve in response to changing circumstances and requirements.

Sure Commercial Limited (trading as Sure Exec Search) is a proud Equal Opportunities employer and does not discriminate against any candidate on the grounds of age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnerships, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Policy is available on request.

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Finance

Industry

Insurance