Actuarial Talk Thu, 09 Apr 2026 01:04:18 -0400 https://actuarialtalk.buzzsprout.com en-gb © 2026 Actuarial Talk yes 16d46e2c-ad7c-5c70-be37-7a4f199016ed HFG episodic false Actuarial Talk brings you an intimate glimpse into the lives and careers of high achieving, successful Actuaries who kindly share their own experiences and lessons they have learnt. 

 

You can find out how they climbed the career ladder, what mistakes were made and what amazing decisions got them to where they are today.

 

Will Gallimore is Managing Director of HFG. He has recruited GI Actuaries for 17 years which has seen him develop friendships with some of the most prestigious people in the insurance industry.

 

The Actuarial Talk podcast tells their story.



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]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) HFG https://storage.buzzsprout.com/aqncduovwz5ieoe01lqumcafycfs?.jpg Actuarial Talk Actuarial Talk: Dan Gelderd Actuarial Talk: Dan Gelderd The final episode of Series Two of Actuarial Talk is here!

William Gallimore is joined by Dan Gelderd, founder of ACT Collab (Actuarial Collaborative Technology), a business created with a bold vision: to make Python the natural choice for actuarial work.

With an impressive background spanning capital modelling roles across the London Market, from consulting at EMB to leading Aon’s Tyche Capital Model product,  Dan brings a blend of actuarial expertise and software development insight.

Dan shares his journey from life as a teacher to the actuarial world, discusses the story behind ACT Collaband its mission to connect actuarial science with modern technology, and reflects on his passion for AI, which he describes as one of the great wonders of the world, while joking (we hope!) that it could one day end civilisation.

An entertaining and insightful discussion to round off the series!

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]]> The final episode of Series Two of Actuarial Talk is here!

William Gallimore is joined by Dan Gelderd, founder of ACT Collab (Actuarial Collaborative Technology), a business created with a bold vision: to make Python the natural choice for actuarial work.

With an impressive background spanning capital modelling roles across the London Market, from consulting at EMB to leading Aon’s Tyche Capital Model product,  Dan brings a blend of actuarial expertise and software development insight.

Dan shares his journey from life as a teacher to the actuarial world, discusses the story behind ACT Collaband its mission to connect actuarial science with modern technology, and reflects on his passion for AI, which he describes as one of the great wonders of the world, while joking (we hope!) that it could one day end civilisation.

An entertaining and insightful discussion to round off the series!

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]]> HFG Buzzsprout-18130534 Tue, 04 Nov 2025 11:00:00 +0000 2019 2 10 full false Actuarial Talk: Peter Way Actuarial Talk: Peter Way This episode, we're joined by Peter Way. Peter leads the actuarial team at Africa Specialty Risks, helping to improve access to specialty insurance and reinsurance across Africa and Emerging Markets. 

In true start-up style, nothing is off-limits, from opps and claims to outwards reinsurance, pricing, reserving and capital.

He shares his journey from maths teacher to senior actuary, and we discuss some of life’s biggest challenges, including serious health struggles and being left without a roof over his head when a builder disappeared with his money.

A proud family man from Weymouth and secretly a beach boy at heart, Peter’s always striving to strike the right balance between work, family, and squeezing in time for a round of golf!

And yes… we even touch on his fascination with conspiracy theories.

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]]> This episode, we're joined by Peter Way. Peter leads the actuarial team at Africa Specialty Risks, helping to improve access to specialty insurance and reinsurance across Africa and Emerging Markets. 

In true start-up style, nothing is off-limits, from opps and claims to outwards reinsurance, pricing, reserving and capital.

He shares his journey from maths teacher to senior actuary, and we discuss some of life’s biggest challenges, including serious health struggles and being left without a roof over his head when a builder disappeared with his money.

A proud family man from Weymouth and secretly a beach boy at heart, Peter’s always striving to strike the right balance between work, family, and squeezing in time for a round of golf!

And yes… we even touch on his fascination with conspiracy theories.

The Actuarial Talk podcast tells Peter’s story.

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]]> HFG Buzzsprout-17501669 Mon, 14 Jul 2025 15:00:00 +0100 2039 2 9 full false Actuarial Talk: Taha Ahmad Actuarial Talk: Taha Ahmad This episode, we’re joined by Taha Ahmad – actuary, transformation leader and all-round insurance innovator.

Taha is Director of Pricing Solutions at Verisk, where he’s helping insurers unlock the power of data and analytics to drive faster, smarter decisions. From shaping pricing strategy at Lloyd’s of London to delivering big change at Deloitte, his journey through the London market is nothing short of impressive.

Born in a remote village in Bangladesh and now based in Birmingham, Taha is also a proud father of six, so when it comes to balancing work, family, and leadership, he lives by clear boundaries and ruthless time management. “I feel like this is my community,” he says of the insurance world, and that passion shines through in everything he does.

We chat about what the actuarial profession needs next, why he’s standing for election to the IFoA Council and how fresh thinking and inclusivity can help shape the future of insurance.

The Actuarial Talk podcast tells Taha’s story.

 

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]]> This episode, we’re joined by Taha Ahmad – actuary, transformation leader and all-round insurance innovator.

Taha is Director of Pricing Solutions at Verisk, where he’s helping insurers unlock the power of data and analytics to drive faster, smarter decisions. From shaping pricing strategy at Lloyd’s of London to delivering big change at Deloitte, his journey through the London market is nothing short of impressive.

Born in a remote village in Bangladesh and now based in Birmingham, Taha is also a proud father of six, so when it comes to balancing work, family, and leadership, he lives by clear boundaries and ruthless time management. “I feel like this is my community,” he says of the insurance world, and that passion shines through in everything he does.

We chat about what the actuarial profession needs next, why he’s standing for election to the IFoA Council and how fresh thinking and inclusivity can help shape the future of insurance.

The Actuarial Talk podcast tells Taha’s story.

 

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]]> HFG Buzzsprout-17395961 Wed, 25 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0100 2001 2 8 full false Actuarial Talk: Anthony Williams Actuarial Talk: Anthony Williams In this episode we’re joined by Anthony Williams, International Chief Risk Officer at SiriusPoint. With nearly thirty years of experience in the London Market, Anthony’s career began on the other side of the world. Starting out as an actuarial consultant in Australia, he took a two year secondment to London in the late ’90s and never quite made it back.

We dive into Anthony’s thoughts on why a great interview must be a two-way conversation, how AI is reshaping insurance and why a linear career path isn’t the only route to success. He also shares the one piece of advice he’d give his younger self: “don’t fear change.”

We also uncover the tale of a marathon through the vineyards of southern France, and question whether it was more about mileage or Merlot...

The Actuarial Talk podcast tells Anthony's story.

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]]> In this episode we’re joined by Anthony Williams, International Chief Risk Officer at SiriusPoint. With nearly thirty years of experience in the London Market, Anthony’s career began on the other side of the world. Starting out as an actuarial consultant in Australia, he took a two year secondment to London in the late ’90s and never quite made it back.

We dive into Anthony’s thoughts on why a great interview must be a two-way conversation, how AI is reshaping insurance and why a linear career path isn’t the only route to success. He also shares the one piece of advice he’d give his younger self: “don’t fear change.”

We also uncover the tale of a marathon through the vineyards of southern France, and question whether it was more about mileage or Merlot...

The Actuarial Talk podcast tells Anthony's story.

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]]> HFG Buzzsprout-17323842 Thu, 12 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0100 1830 2 7 full false Actuarial Talk: Tom Dilley Actuarial Talk: Tom Dilley In this episode, we sit down with Tom Dilley, Global Head of Financial Institutions at Mosaic, to explore his unique perspective on working with actuaries. While not an actuary himself, Tom shares insights on how he navigates the actuarial world and the value they bring to the financial institutions space.
 
We also dive into how Tom manages his work-life balance while leading a global team and maintaining strong relationships across this ever-changing market.
 
Finally, we uncover the story of how Tom saved Will’s life during the London Marathon! 🏃‍♂️
 
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]]> In this episode, we sit down with Tom Dilley, Global Head of Financial Institutions at Mosaic, to explore his unique perspective on working with actuaries. While not an actuary himself, Tom shares insights on how he navigates the actuarial world and the value they bring to the financial institutions space.
 
We also dive into how Tom manages his work-life balance while leading a global team and maintaining strong relationships across this ever-changing market.
 
Finally, we uncover the story of how Tom saved Will’s life during the London Marathon! 🏃‍♂️
 
The Actuarial Talk podcast tells Tom's story.

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]]> HFG Buzzsprout-16689070 Tue, 25 Feb 2025 09:00:00 +0000 1766 2 6 full false Actuarial Talk: James Borrett Actuarial Talk: James Borrett James Borrett's journey at Gen Re showcases not only his professional achievements but also his personal growth. His transition from being the sole P&C actuary in London, after initially qualifying on the Life side, to becoming the Head of International P&C Pricing highlights his dedication, adaptability and undoubted loyalty. James highlights the consistent support and encouragement he received played a significant role in his ability to develop and implement new ideas, contributing to the company's success over his 26-year tenure.

Equally impressive is his transformational fitness journey! James admits himself that he is a man of extremes and balancing a demanding career with personal development reflects his commitment to achieving excellence. James's story is a great example of how the right environment can lead to remarkable accomplishments.

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]]> James Borrett's journey at Gen Re showcases not only his professional achievements but also his personal growth. His transition from being the sole P&C actuary in London, after initially qualifying on the Life side, to becoming the Head of International P&C Pricing highlights his dedication, adaptability and undoubted loyalty. James highlights the consistent support and encouragement he received played a significant role in his ability to develop and implement new ideas, contributing to the company's success over his 26-year tenure.

Equally impressive is his transformational fitness journey! James admits himself that he is a man of extremes and balancing a demanding career with personal development reflects his commitment to achieving excellence. James's story is a great example of how the right environment can lead to remarkable accomplishments.

The Actuarial Talk podcast tells James' story.

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]]> HFG Buzzsprout-16517956 Tue, 28 Jan 2025 13:00:00 +0000 2020 2 5 full false Actuarial Talk: Q&A with Jake Morton Actuarial Talk: Q&A with Jake Morton Join us for a special episode of Actuarial Talk as we sit down with Jake Morton, Associate Director at HFG and head of the GI Actuarial and Risk team. Jake shares stories from his recruitment journey and provides his views on the current and future trends shaping the actuarial market and the hiring of staff within insurance. Plus, we put Jake in the hot seat for a quick-fire Q&A segment and Will shares some funny tales from his time in the market! 

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]]> Join us for a special episode of Actuarial Talk as we sit down with Jake Morton, Associate Director at HFG and head of the GI Actuarial and Risk team. Jake shares stories from his recruitment journey and provides his views on the current and future trends shaping the actuarial market and the hiring of staff within insurance. Plus, we put Jake in the hot seat for a quick-fire Q&A segment and Will shares some funny tales from his time in the market! 

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]]> HFG Buzzsprout-16308260 Thu, 19 Dec 2024 11:00:00 +0000 1824 2 4 full false Actuarial Talk: Alice Boreman Actuarial Talk: Alice Boreman Alice is a Partner in EY’s Non-Life Actuarial Practice focussing on Transformation and Strategy engagements. She helps clients reimagine their actuarial functions, across reserving, business planning, performance management and pricing. 

Alice has 14 years’ of experience driving large scale change across finance, IFRS 17, performance management, business planning, ESG and pricing with global listed insurance companies, both in-house and as a consultant.

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]]> Alice is a Partner in EY’s Non-Life Actuarial Practice focussing on Transformation and Strategy engagements. She helps clients reimagine their actuarial functions, across reserving, business planning, performance management and pricing. 

Alice has 14 years’ of experience driving large scale change across finance, IFRS 17, performance management, business planning, ESG and pricing with global listed insurance companies, both in-house and as a consultant.

The Actuarial Talk podcast tells Alice's story.

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]]> HFG Buzzsprout-15688134 Tue, 03 Sep 2024 16:00:00 +0100 2157 2 3 full false Actuarial Talk: Hetul Patel Actuarial Talk: Hetul Patel In Hetul's words; 'I often get asked “what does an Actuary do?”. Well, my job is to make the companies I work for great.'

As a qualified actuary with over 20 years in the insurance industry for companies including Catlin, Asia Capital Re and Liberty Mutual, Hetul can offer much more than that.

He is a global leader who thinks technology and people will be the key to the future of insurance. Hetul is a big advocate of Insurtech and developing talent and mentors start-ups on the Plug and Play ecosystem, alongside work with aspiring IFoA actuaries.

After borrowing a book named 'Ugly Americans', which follows a graduate starting a new life and job in Japan, Hetul went seeking an international secondment which led to a career full of travelling and new experiences.

The Actuarial Talk podcast tells Hetul's story.

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]]> In Hetul's words; 'I often get asked “what does an Actuary do?”. Well, my job is to make the companies I work for great.'

As a qualified actuary with over 20 years in the insurance industry for companies including Catlin, Asia Capital Re and Liberty Mutual, Hetul can offer much more than that.

He is a global leader who thinks technology and people will be the key to the future of insurance. Hetul is a big advocate of Insurtech and developing talent and mentors start-ups on the Plug and Play ecosystem, alongside work with aspiring IFoA actuaries.

After borrowing a book named 'Ugly Americans', which follows a graduate starting a new life and job in Japan, Hetul went seeking an international secondment which led to a career full of travelling and new experiences.

The Actuarial Talk podcast tells Hetul's story.

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]]> HFG Buzzsprout-15544578 Wed, 07 Aug 2024 10:00:00 +0100 2046 2 2 full false Actuarial Talk: Tom Harris Actuarial Talk: Tom Harris For 25 years, Tom worked as a non-life insurance actuary – primarily in reinsurance – before shifting into the non-profit sector. He is now Director of Data & Impact for the Free Speech Union. 

Starting his career more traditionally as a maths and statistics graduate, Tom tracked a path that entailed both actuarial consultancy and in-house roles, including in 2006 his appointment as the inaugural Chief Actuary for XL Re Europe. Along the way, he has helped to bring actuarial teams together and to set up all sorts of new processes and systems from scratch. 

While the technical side was always a major part of the journey, it was the unpredictable moments, such as the credit crunch in 2008 and multiple acquisitions coming out of the blue (XL and Catlin, AXA and XL Catlin), that have stayed with him the most.

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]]> For 25 years, Tom worked as a non-life insurance actuary – primarily in reinsurance – before shifting into the non-profit sector. He is now Director of Data & Impact for the Free Speech Union. 

Starting his career more traditionally as a maths and statistics graduate, Tom tracked a path that entailed both actuarial consultancy and in-house roles, including in 2006 his appointment as the inaugural Chief Actuary for XL Re Europe. Along the way, he has helped to bring actuarial teams together and to set up all sorts of new processes and systems from scratch. 

While the technical side was always a major part of the journey, it was the unpredictable moments, such as the credit crunch in 2008 and multiple acquisitions coming out of the blue (XL and Catlin, AXA and XL Catlin), that have stayed with him the most.

The Actuarial Talk podcast tells Tom’s story.

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]]> HFG Buzzsprout-15459841 Tue, 23 Jul 2024 09:00:00 +0100 2515 2 1 full false Actuarial Talk: Tom Chamberlain Actuarial Talk: Tom Chamberlain Tom Chamberlain has worked in the insurance industry since 2001, having fulfilled both technical and leadership roles for a number of large global insurance companies across Actuarial, Underwriting and Senior Management.

Tom has a strong entrepreneurial focus and utilises cutting edge technology to drive new, innovative projects to bring about lasting change in insurance and reinsurance businesses.  

A qualified pilot, advanced scuba diver and part-time DJ, Tom is a firm believer in a healthy work life balance, and alongside a busy family life, knows how to unwind outside of the office! 

The Actuarial Talk podcast tells Tom's story. 

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]]> Tom Chamberlain has worked in the insurance industry since 2001, having fulfilled both technical and leadership roles for a number of large global insurance companies across Actuarial, Underwriting and Senior Management.

Tom has a strong entrepreneurial focus and utilises cutting edge technology to drive new, innovative projects to bring about lasting change in insurance and reinsurance businesses.  

A qualified pilot, advanced scuba diver and part-time DJ, Tom is a firm believer in a healthy work life balance, and alongside a busy family life, knows how to unwind outside of the office! 

The Actuarial Talk podcast tells Tom's story. 

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]]> HFG Buzzsprout-14179201 Wed, 20 Dec 2023 11:00:00 +0000 2389 1 10 full false Actuarial Talk: Dominic Christian Actuarial Talk: Dominic Christian Dominic Christian is Global Chairman of Aon Reinsurance Solutions and a member of Aon's Global Executive.  Alongside his Aon career, Dominic is a Councilman of the City of London Corporation, representing the Ward of Lime Street and is Deputy Chairman of Lloyd's of London. 

From starting in the City as a road sweeper, to building an extraordinary career in insurance, the Actuarial Talk podcast tells Dominic's story. 


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]]> Dominic Christian is Global Chairman of Aon Reinsurance Solutions and a member of Aon's Global Executive.  Alongside his Aon career, Dominic is a Councilman of the City of London Corporation, representing the Ward of Lime Street and is Deputy Chairman of Lloyd's of London. 

From starting in the City as a road sweeper, to building an extraordinary career in insurance, the Actuarial Talk podcast tells Dominic's story. 


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]]> HFG Buzzsprout-14048217 Tue, 28 Nov 2023 13:00:00 +0000 2956 1 9 full false Actuarial Talk: Bryan Joseph Actuarial Talk: Bryan Joseph Bryan Joseph is an actuary and business leader with over forty years experience in the insurance and reinsurance industry globally. 

He has worked as both a consultant to and as an executive in (re)insurance companies. Bryan has operated at the linkage between capital, risk and the interface between capital markets and insurance markets. 

Bryan has faced prejudice in both his personal and working life and has overcome many challenges to build an extraordinary career in insurance. 

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]]> Bryan Joseph is an actuary and business leader with over forty years experience in the insurance and reinsurance industry globally. 

He has worked as both a consultant to and as an executive in (re)insurance companies. Bryan has operated at the linkage between capital, risk and the interface between capital markets and insurance markets. 

Bryan has faced prejudice in both his personal and working life and has overcome many challenges to build an extraordinary career in insurance. 

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]]> HFG Buzzsprout-13834775 Tue, 24 Oct 2023 09:00:00 +0100 2610 1 8 full false Actuarial Talk: Laura Curtis Actuarial Talk: Laura Curtis Laura is the Chair of the GI Lifelong Learning Committee (GILL) and a Senior ERM Manager at Ki Insurance.

She is a passionate advocate for volunteering and has previously volunteered in a range of roles for the IFoA including examining, curriculum rewrites, and as a member of both the GI Education and CPD subcommittee and Herd Mentality working party.

Outside of this Laura currently volunteers for Your Place (https://your-place.org.uk/) and Wapping Youth FC, alongside other ad-hoc volunteering.

The Actuarial Talk podcast tells Laura's story.

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]]> Laura is the Chair of the GI Lifelong Learning Committee (GILL) and a Senior ERM Manager at Ki Insurance.

She is a passionate advocate for volunteering and has previously volunteered in a range of roles for the IFoA including examining, curriculum rewrites, and as a member of both the GI Education and CPD subcommittee and Herd Mentality working party.

Outside of this Laura currently volunteers for Your Place (https://your-place.org.uk/) and Wapping Youth FC, alongside other ad-hoc volunteering.

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]]> HFG Buzzsprout-13625656 Wed, 20 Sep 2023 11:00:00 +0100 2580 1 7 full false Actuarial Talk: Sunnie Luthra Actuarial Talk: Sunnie Luthra Sunnie, an accomplished actuary with an impressive trajectory, began his journey with an Engineering degree from India. His endeavours have spanned continents – from India to London, through Singapore and the Middle East. Over the years, he's built a formidable repertoire in consultancy, broking, personal lines insurance, and Lloyd's / London market. 

Previously the Head of Capital and Exposure Management at IGI, he's currently a Partner at AInsurCo. Beyond the numbers, Sunnie loves cricket and dotes on his two children. Dive into his journey which seamlessly blends personal passion with professional prowess.

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]]> Sunnie, an accomplished actuary with an impressive trajectory, began his journey with an Engineering degree from India. His endeavours have spanned continents – from India to London, through Singapore and the Middle East. Over the years, he's built a formidable repertoire in consultancy, broking, personal lines insurance, and Lloyd's / London market. 

Previously the Head of Capital and Exposure Management at IGI, he's currently a Partner at AInsurCo. Beyond the numbers, Sunnie loves cricket and dotes on his two children. Dive into his journey which seamlessly blends personal passion with professional prowess.

The Actuarial Talk podcast tells Sunnie's story.

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]]> HFG Buzzsprout-13410092 Tue, 15 Aug 2023 16:00:00 +0100 3828 1 5 full false Actuarial Talk: Thomas Hamilton Actuarial Talk: Thomas Hamilton Tom is an actuary who loves coding and data. Previously a Director at RPC-Tyche, he has set up his own mini-consultancy whose focus is on using the right technologies to solve London Market clients’ problems.

The Actuarial Talk podcast tells Tom's story. 

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]]> Tom is an actuary who loves coding and data. Previously a Director at RPC-Tyche, he has set up his own mini-consultancy whose focus is on using the right technologies to solve London Market clients’ problems.

The Actuarial Talk podcast tells Tom's story. 

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]]> HFG Buzzsprout-13122493 Wed, 28 Jun 2023 09:00:00 +0100 1306 1 4 full false Actuarial Talk: Nick Line Actuarial Talk: Nick Line Nick Line is the Chief Underwriting Officer (CUO) for Markel’s International business, with responsibilities for underwriting profitability, oversight, and risk. He joined the insurance industry nearly three decades ago as an actuarial assistant with Lane Clark & Peacock, before moving across to Markel, where he progressed from Actuarial Manager to Chief Actuary and then to CUO. 

Nick has been with Markel for more than 26 years and is sponsor of the organisation’s Diversity and Inclusion pillar, which forms part of its Style in Action Framework, whilst he also sits on Markel’s Global Diversity and Inclusion Steering Committee. Outside of work, Nick is an avid cricket fan.

The Actuarial Talk podcast talks to Nick about his career journey so far and how he is helping to champion Markel’s D&I initiatives and support young professionals in their insurance careers.

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]]> Nick Line is the Chief Underwriting Officer (CUO) for Markel’s International business, with responsibilities for underwriting profitability, oversight, and risk. He joined the insurance industry nearly three decades ago as an actuarial assistant with Lane Clark & Peacock, before moving across to Markel, where he progressed from Actuarial Manager to Chief Actuary and then to CUO. 

Nick has been with Markel for more than 26 years and is sponsor of the organisation’s Diversity and Inclusion pillar, which forms part of its Style in Action Framework, whilst he also sits on Markel’s Global Diversity and Inclusion Steering Committee. Outside of work, Nick is an avid cricket fan.

The Actuarial Talk podcast talks to Nick about his career journey so far and how he is helping to champion Markel’s D&I initiatives and support young professionals in their insurance careers.

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]]> HFG Buzzsprout-13021884 Mon, 12 Jun 2023 09:00:00 +0100 1818 1 3 full false Actuarial Talk: Howard Dale Actuarial Talk: Howard Dale Howard Dale is a quantum physicist turned actuary and after ‘not really knowing what an actuary was’ at the beginning of his career, now runs an actuarial contracting business! 

The Actuarial Talk podcast tells Howard's story. 

Apologies for the issues with Will’s microphone in this episode, but Howard sounds great! 

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]]> Howard Dale is a quantum physicist turned actuary and after ‘not really knowing what an actuary was’ at the beginning of his career, now runs an actuarial contracting business! 

The Actuarial Talk podcast tells Howard's story. 

Apologies for the issues with Will’s microphone in this episode, but Howard sounds great! 

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]]> HFG Buzzsprout-12908873 Wed, 24 May 2023 09:00:00 +0100 1924 1 2 full false Actuarial Talk: Alice Kaye Actuarial Talk: Alice Kaye Alice Kaye is Chief Operating Officer at Inigo, a Lloyd’s syndicate that launched in 2021.  She joined the London insurance industry as an actuary, working initially in GI and then in Life & Health. Alice pivoted into reinsurance underwriting, first in Paris and then back in London, before joining Inigo in their early months. 

Alice is an insurance enthusiast, and on top of that a huge proponent of making the industry a fantastic place for us all.

The Actuarial Talk podcast tells Alice's story. 

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]]> Alice Kaye is Chief Operating Officer at Inigo, a Lloyd’s syndicate that launched in 2021.  She joined the London insurance industry as an actuary, working initially in GI and then in Life & Health. Alice pivoted into reinsurance underwriting, first in Paris and then back in London, before joining Inigo in their early months. 

Alice is an insurance enthusiast, and on top of that a huge proponent of making the industry a fantastic place for us all.

The Actuarial Talk podcast tells Alice's story. 

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