Reserving Actuarial Analyst - Planning

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Working hours:
This role is available on a part-time, job-share or full-time basis.

Salary:
Competitive salary plus an excellent benefits package

Location:
London, hybrid working

Closing date for applications: 9th January 2026

An excellent opportunity has arisen to join the UK Actuarial Reserving Planning and Insights team as an Actuarial Analyst. As a member of the team, you will be involved in collating the quarterly total UK reserving and planning exercises across multiple lines of business and assisting in communication of the financial risk and its consequences – all of which are fundamentally important to our business.

You will also be involved in developing and automating the reserving and financial reporting processes within the team as well as wider UK Reserving and Capital team.

Using analytical and mathematical skills, you’ll work alongside some of the most talented actuaries, as well as liaising with other areas of the business, including Pricing, Finance and Underwriting.

Many of our employees work flexibly in a variety of different ways, including part-time, flexible hours, job share, an element of working from home or compressed hours. This is because we want the best people for our roles, and we recognise that sometimes those people aren’t available full-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you may need.

• Work closely with the UK Reserving teams to collate and review quarterly reserve reviews, including loss projections, technical reserves calculations for both gross and reinsurance, and cash flow projections.
• Ensure the timely delivery and accuracy of reserving data and actuarial bookings for IFRS, Solvency II and Regulatory reporting.
• Provide Finance, Pricing, Underwriting and Claims teams with actionable insights into underlying performance and its implications for the business.
• Collaborate effectively with internal audit teams and external auditors by supporting audit activities, supplying relevant actuarial data, clear explanations, and thorough documentation, while ensuring compliance with regulatory and company standards.
• Proactively identify and implement opportunities to enhance actuarial processes and tools - boosting efficiency, accuracy, and alignment with best practices.
• Support the Capital team in the parameterisation of premium and reserve risks.
• Work closely with colleagues to shape business plans, delivering actuarial analysis and forward-looking insights that help drive Zurich’s sustainable growth.
• Perform ad-hoc deep dive analyses at a UK level to address specific business needs and support informed decision-making.

• Part-Qualified actuary and actively studying for the Actuarial exams.
• A high level of numeracy skills and an analytical approach to work is essential.
• Data management and good programming skills (e.g. SQL, R, VBA) are considered a strong advantage
• Excellent team-working, communication and interpersonal skills are also required.
• A serious and professional attitude towards compliance of regulatory submissions with an eye for attention to detail in order to support accuracy.
• Enthusiastic and positive can-do attitude.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and driven to deliver to set deadlines.
• Adaptability and Flexibility.

As an inclusive employer we want to ensure that all candidates feel comfortable and are able to perform at their best during the interview. You’ll have the opportunity to let us know of any reasonable adjustment or practical support needed when you apply.

Everyone’s different. That’s why at Zurich, we offer a wide range of employee benefits so our people can choose what fits them and their life. Our benefits provide real flexibility so our people can make considered choices and tailor their benefits throughout the year. Our benefits include 12% defined non-contributory pension scheme, annual company bonus, private medical insurance and the option to buy up to an additional 20 days or sell some of your holiday.

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