Senior Actuary

Position: Senior Actuary (Contract)
Location: Greater London

Senior Actuary | £900 - £1,100 per day (umbrella) | Short term contract | London

My client, a forward-thinking insurance company are seeking an experienced and commercially astute Senior Actuary to join their high-performing actuarial function. This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified (or near-qualified) professional to play a pivotal role in shaping pricing strategy, risk management frameworks, and long-term financial sustainability across a diverse insurance portfolio.

Responsibilities:

Conduct in-depth actuarial analysis to support pricing, reserving, and forecasting activities
Develop, maintain, and enhance actuarial models for life, health, casualty, annuity, and pension products
Perform detailed risk assessments to estimate potential financial exposure and outcomes
Construct and analyse probability tables relating to fire, natural disasters, mortality, morbidity, unemployment, and other insured events based on statistical data and relevant research
Translate complex actuarial findings into clear, actionable insights for senior leadership
Contribute to regulatory reporting and ensure compliance with applicable standards

Skills:

Bachelor’s degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, or a related field
Associate of the Society of Actuaries (ASA) designation, or actively progressing toward qualification
Extensive relevant actuarial experience within insurance, pensions, or financial services
Proven experience working through the full development cycle of a significant change programme
Strong analytical, modelling, and problem-solving capabilities