Overview
In this role you will lead high‑quality reserving work for a diverse client base, including Lloyd’s and international insurers, while contributing to capital and pricing initiatives. You’ll collaborate with market leaders to advance reserving offerings and participate in transformation, analytics, and thought leadership projects. The position combines client delivery, cross‑functional collaboration, and opportunities to influence cutting‑edge propositions within a supportive, multi‑disciplinary team. You will help shape solutions that solve real business challenges and support career growth at WTW.
Pay / Benefits
- 25 days of annual leave
- private healthcare
- life insurance
- group income protection
- pension with company matching up to 10%
- hybrid working options
Responsibilities
- Lead delivery of high‑quality work to agreed deadlines for a broad client base
- Conduct independent reserve reviews and contribute to reserving offerings (process transformation, automation, methodology reviews, ResQ and MLR implementations, M&A due diligence, outsourced reserving, IFRS17, Solvency II)
- Interpret data and present model results with clear conclusions and uncertainties
- Lead or contribute to UK/European/global thought leadership and innovative work streams (advanced analytics, reserving transformation)
- Manage projects or major work streams from conception to delivery, including client communications and junior staff management
- Support business development through client relationship building, proposals, and speaking at events
- Mentor and develop teams through line management, training, and recruitment
- Collaborate with capital, risk, pricing, portfolio management, underwriting, finance and claims teams to deliver integrated client solutions
Key requirements
- Non-life insurance background with extensive reserving experience
- Strong knowledge of London Market or Commercial Lines with reserving or mixed role experience
- Ability to write client deliverables and reports clearly
- Experience presenting results and communicating uncertainties to senior stakeholders
- Ability to see the big picture and leverage related practices for client challenges
- Proven project management, prioritisation, delegation and time management
- Personable, approachable and enthusiastic team player
- Qualified actuary (FIA or equivalent) or equivalent experience
- Willingness to travel to UK offices or client sites
- Experience with coding languages desirable
- Experience or interest in AI developments desirable
- Personable and enthusiastic team player
- Clear and concise written communication
- Strong presentation and stakeholder management
- ResQ and Machine Led Reserving (MLR) implementations
- IFRS17 and Solvency II client engagements
- Data interpretation and analytics for reserving
P and C Reserving Consultant in London employer: Willis Towers Watson
Willis Towers Watson is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation within the insurance sector. Employees benefit from comprehensive growth opportunities, competitive compensation, and a supportive environment that values professional development, all while being part of a leading global firm located in the heart of the UK. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the industry and build lasting relationships with key partners.
