Market Snapshot - February 2026
- Strong demand for pricing, valuation, and model‑risk actuaries
- Disability and mental‑health claims volatility impacting reserves
- IFRS 17 refinement work continuing across life & health portfolios
- AXIS and Prophet modellers remain in short supply
- Leadership turnover increasing in group risk and protection
Regulatory Highlights
- IFRS 17: Ongoing assumption refinement and disclosure pressure
- Solvency II: Capital strain on morbidity and disability blocks
- FCA: Heightened scrutiny on model governance and customer fairness
- Consumer Duty: Product value and outcome monitoring intensifying
How we Help
In supporting UK insurers and reinsurers in building actuarial and leadership teams across pricing, valuation, IFRS 17, disability, and risk. Through a retained, multi‑hire model, I deliver predictable cost, strategic partnership, and access to hard‑to‑reach actuarial talent.