Reserving Actuary

About the role

We are working with a leading Lloyd’s syndicate to recruit a Reserving Actuary for its London office. The successful candidate will be responsible for analysing and setting reserves across a varied portfolio of specialty and commercial lines, ensuring that the business has robust financial backing for its underwriting activities. The role offers broad exposure to the business and the chance to contribute to strategic actuarial initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Perform detailed reserving analyses for specialty and commercial insurance lines.
• Collaborate closely with underwriting, pricing, claims and senior stakeholders to align reserve estimates with business strategy.
• Prepare and present quarter‑end reserving reports and updates.
• Support broader actuarial and strategic projects, providing quantitative insight where required.
• Maintain compliance with Lloyd’s reserving processes and methodologies.
• Contribute to actuarial research and development of reserving models.

Required profile

• Demonstrated experience with Lloyd’s reserving processes and methodologies.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to interpret complex data.
• Proactive attitude and ability to work independently while engaging cross‑functional teams.

Required skills