Actuary

Company: Howden Reinsurance Brokers Limited (UK)
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Location: London
Job Description:

About the role

In Analytics, the actuarial team serves and supports all Howden businesses including Insurance, Reinsurance, and Capital Markets. The role spans most geographies and works with clients via London and regional offices worldwide. You will deliver actuarial and analytical solutions that provide outstanding value to both consumers (brokers, insureds, and reinsurers) and capacity (carriers). The position does not require an actuarial qualification, but Howden supports candidates who wish to begin, continue or maintain their professional studies.

What you’ll bring

  • Experienced practitioner in general insurance with expertise in pricing, reserving and/or capital modelling.
  • Preferably with casualty reinsurance pricing/reserving experience, confident in analysing, designing and pricing reinsurance structures for indemnity and parametric risks.
  • Background from consultancy, broker, or carrier, looking to advance a career in the (re)insurance industry.

You will have

  • Enthusiasm for continuous learning and problem solving.
  • Focus on project delivery as a leader or team player.
  • An owner’s mindset and responsibility for successful project completion.
  • Desire to contribute to, and mentor junior members of the team.
  • Good interpersonal skills, energy, and a delivery‑oriented mindset.
  • Aptitude to listen, understand, anticipate project requirements, and communicate findings effectively.
  • Willingness to work with brokers, carriers, and/or insureds.

Key accountabilities

  • Collaborate with colleagues across Howden and the wider Analytics team on (re)insurance placement projects or tender opportunities.
  • Build a professional network and engage with diverse peers and clients.
  • Apply and refine actuarial and analytical techniques to deliver advisory and placement projects, working with senior and junior colleagues.
  • Lead client and research projects commensurate with experience and skills.

What do we offer in return

A career that you define, with support for professional growth and reasonable adjustments, including flexible hours or hybrid working where possible. Howden values diversity, encourages innovation, and fosters a culture of ownership and positive impact.

Reasonable adjustments

We are committed to providing necessary accommodations to align the role with your needs, such as software, IT and office setups, flexible hours or hybrid working arrangements, where feasible.

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Posted: May 30th, 2026