Actuarial Manager

Ready to join a team that's leading the way in reshaping the future of insurance? Here at esure Group, we are on a mission to revolutionise insurance for good!

We’ve been providing Home and Motor Insurance since 2000, with over 2 million customers trusting us to keep them covered through our esure and Sheilas’ Wheels brands. With a bold commitment for digital innovation, we're transforming the way the industry operates and putting customers at the heart of everything we do. Having completed our recent multi-year digital transformation, we’re now leveraging advanced technology and data-driven insights alongside exceptional service, to deliver personalised experiences that meet our customers ever-changing needs today and in the future.

We are currently recruiting for an Actuarial Manager to join us on a 9-month fixed term contract basis. It’s a hugely exciting time for us at esure as we continue through an acquisition process with Ageas UK. This role is integral to supporting us as we go through this period of change as you will support the production and business understanding of our financial results through detailed analysis.

What you’ll do:

• Carry out actuarial reserving across our household account and make recommendations to the Chief Actuary and wider business.
• Immerse yourself within the business to understand the drivers and uncertainties behind claims emergence.
• By producing practical an engaging insight, explain to our colleagues across Pricing, Finance and Claims the reasons behind changes in ultimate selections, observed movements in development and uncertainties in results.
• Present results of selected reserve reviews at formal reserve committees.
• Produce results to feed into the company’s financial reporting process.
• Investigate and implement improvements to analysis and processes to drive fuller insight and improving levels of accuracy.
• Use our new, forward thinking tech platform to improve efficiency, processes and insight.
• Coach, mentor and develop our Actuarial Analysts. Knowledge sharing will play a big part of this role and drive that culture of continuous learning.

What we’d love you to bring:

• An experienced Actuarial Manager with UK Personal Lines reserving experience.
• A data driven individual who is keen to share knowledge around their expertise to the wider business but also to an Actuarial function.
• Actuarial Qualification (IFoA or equivalent).
• Experience with IFRS17 reporting is highly advantageous.
• Any experience working with or in an environment such as AI, Machine Learning, Python is a nice to have but not essential.

The Interview Process (subject to change):

• You’ll start with an introductory call with one of our Talent Partners. This is a ‘get to know you session’ and for you to explore the position in more detail.
• 1st stage interview: 1 hour with our Chief Actuary
• 2nd stage: 2x 30 minute interviews with our Chief Finance Officer and another one of our Actuarial Managers

What’s in it for you?:

• Competitive salary that reflects your skills, experience and potential.
• Discretionary bonus scheme that recognises your hard work and contributions to esure’s success.
• 28 days annual leave, plus 8 flexible days and the ability to buy and sell further holiday.
• Our flexible benefits platform is loaded with perks to choose from, so you can build a personal toolkit to support your health, wellbeing, lifestyle, and finances.
• Company funded private medical insurance for qualifying colleagues.
• Fantastic discounts on our insurance products! 50% off for yourself and spouse/partner and 10% off for direct family members.
• We’ll elevate your career with hands-on training, mentoring, access to our exclusive academies, regular career conversations, and expert partner resources.
• Driving good in the world couldn’t be more important to us. Our colleagues can use 2 volunteering days per year to support their local communities.
• Join our internal networks and communities to connect, learn, and share ideas with likeminded colleagues.
• We’re a proud supporter of the ABI’s ‘Make Flexible Work’ campaign and welcome you to ask about the flexibility you need. Our hybrid working approach also puts you in the driving seat of how and where you do your best work.
• And much more; See a full overview of our benefits here Reward and benefits | Esure Group PLC

We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. We celebrate individuality and create spaces where unique backgrounds and experiences can come together. We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation, in turn enabling us to better serve our customers, community and build a stronger organisation. Our commitment to inclusion extends to every part of our business, from hiring practices to professional growth opportunities, ensuring equal access and support for all.