Reserving Actuary

Job Overview

Reporting to the Head of Reserving, you’ll be a key part of the team from day one – building your understanding of our business and contributing to reserve reviews, while helping to shape how we continuously improve our processes.

• Owning and contributing to key elements of the quarterly reserving process across Motor, Household and Van products from data through to insight and reporting
• Challenging and validating outputs to ensure robust decision‑making
• Developing and enhancing monitoring tools, working closely with Claims to understand emerging trends
• Driving continuous improvement by identifying and implementing smarter, more efficient processes
• Supporting key initiatives such as data transformation and reserving enhancements
• Reviewing and challenging Solvency UK Technical Provisions and IFRS¡17 outputs
• Building models and tools to support evolving business needs
• Staying ahead of industry trends and best practice
• Ensuring documentation is clear, robust and aligned with Technical Actuarial Standards
• Supporting and developing colleagues across the wider Reserving teams

We take pride in being a diverse and inclusive business. It’s a place where you can be yourself, show up as you are, and be empowered to be brilliant. We’re committed to fostering a people‑first culture where everyone is accepted, supported and empowered to make a difference for our customers and each other.

This role requires attendance in our Cardiff office once per week.

• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays) when you join us, increasing up to a maximum of 38 days (including bank holidays) the longer you stay
• Option to buy or sell up to an additional five days of annual leave
• Up to £3,600 of free shares each year after one year of service
• Recognition as a Great Place to Work for Women, for Wellbeing and overall Great Place to Work for over 25 years

• Qualified or nearly qualified Actuary (IFoA or equivalent)
• Strong reserving experience, ideally within personal lines
• Knowledge of Solvency UK and IFRS¡17 frameworks
• A strong analytical mindset, with excellent attention to detail
• Experience supporting or mentoring others
• Confidence working with senior stakeholders and presenting complex insights clearly
• Ability to manage priorities and deliver to deadlines independently
• Strong Excel skills and experience working with actuarial data and models

• Experience across multiple product lines (e.g. Motor, Household, Van)
• Exposure to transformation or process improvement initiatives
• Awareness of market trends within personal lines reserving

We’re fully committed to making sure your progression is not slowed or halted by barriers related to race, gender, age, sexuality or any of the protected characteristics.