Reserving Actuary

About the Role

We are seeking a qualified Actuary (FIA) with reserving experience to join our dedicated team of 9 in London for a 6-month contract. Reporting to the Chief Actuary, you will support the reserving processes for the Britannia Group and the Griffin Insurance Association. This full-time role requires office attendance on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and one additional day of your choice each week.

Your Responsibilities

• Reserving: Lead and complete interim and year-end reserving exercises, ensuring accuracy and compliance, including:
• Thoroughly reviewing work and providing constructive, detailed feedback to junior team members to foster their professional development
• Effectively communicating reserving results and insights to senior actuaries, colleagues, and key stakeholders
• Support branch reserving and allocation processes
• Contribute to the design and implementation of an early close reserving process to enhance efficiency and accuracy
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure reserving outputs meet regulatory and business requirements
• General: Undertake additional duties as reasonably required by the company, demonstrating flexibility and a proactive approach to supporting team objectives

The responsibilities listed are not exhaustive and may be subject to change.

About You

Knowledge/Experience

• Qualified Actuary with significant experience in reserving, within the insurance sector
• Familiarity with Solvency II deliverables and regulatory frameworks
• Knowledge of ResQ software, with the ability to leverage its functionality for accurate reserving
• Experience in Protection & Indemnity (P&I) and/or Professional Indemnity (PI) insurance is highly advantageous
• Background in reserving transformation projects, data warehouses, or process optimisation is desirable
• Understanding of actuarial best practices and emerging trends in the insurance industry

Qualifications/Education

• Fellow of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA) or another recognised actuarial body (e.g., FCAS)

Competencies

• Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey complex technical information to diverse audiences and delegate tasks effectively
• Interpersonal Skills: Strong team ethic with proven ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively in a cross-functional environment to deliver high-quality solutions
• Analytical Skills: Robust ability to analyse complex data sets, identify trends, and derive actionable insights to support strategic decision-making
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous approach to ensuring accuracy and compliance in all reserving activities

About Us

Tindall Riley manages three insurance businesses. The Britannia Group ( Britannia P&I ), a mutual club that provides protection and indemnity (‘P&I’) insurance and freight, demurrage and defence (‘FD&D’) cover to shipowners and charterers around the world. The Griffin Insurance Association Limited (Griffin), an insurance mutual that provides professional indemnity insurance to broking firms and MGAs around the world. The Wren Insurance Association Limited (Wren), an insurance mutual that provides professional indemnity insurance to architectural practices operating in the UK and overseas. Today, we employ over 300 people globally across 9 offices and have a shared commitment to providing exceptional insurance services for our Members worldwide.

At Tindall Riley, our culture is defined by our core values : We think mutual: Our primary focus is serving our member’s needs and we are committed to providing the best service. We are one team : We collaborate across associations, teams, and geographies to deliver on our shared mission. We take ownership : We each contribute with pride, initiative, and accountability—bringing energy and focus to our work. We communicate respectfully : We listen, share openly, and value diverse views, fostering a culture of trust and transparency. We embrace the future : We’re open minded, adaptive to change, and curious about new technologies and ways of working.

We can offer you a competitive salary and a varied benefits package. We have a hybrid working policy, three days from the office and two days from home. We are proud of our friendly workplace culture, where we offer ample opportunities to socialise and connect with each other. We are committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join Tindall Riley.

To find out more visit our websites: tindallriley.co.uk, britanniapandi.com , griffin-insurance.co.uk, wrenmutual.co.uk