Job Introduction

We are looking for an outstanding Head of Actuarial Pricing & Analytics to play a pivotal leadership role in shaping the future of MPS’s global pricing and underwriting strategy.

Reporting to the Chief Underwriting Officer, you will act as a trusted leader, strategist and technical expert. This is a rare opportunity to:

• Set the standard globally – Drive consistency in pricing models across all markets, reducing duplication of effort and enabling scalable best practice worldwide.
• Lead innovation – Champion sophisticated modelling, AI, and advanced analytics to enhance pricing maturity, strengthen risk insights, and inform strategic decision-making. Embed robust governance and risk management practices, ensuring pricing standards and underwriting policies are consistent and effective.
• Transform the business – Steer the design and delivery of a new global rating platform, integrating with core policy systems and reimagining how MPS prices for risk. Drive portfolio analytics and business planning insight, linking pricing strategy with financial performance and member outcomes.
• Inspire and lead – Provide commercial and strategic leadership to a high-performing actuarial and analytics team, while collaborating across underwriting, finance, and product teams. Promote best practice in pricing governance and contribute to underwriting and reserving committees.

About You

We are looking for a commercially astute and strategically minded leader with:

• Fellowship of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (or international equivalent).
• Significant experience in specialty (re)insurance actuarial pricing, ideally within long-tail casualty or professional/financial lines.
• A proven track record of delivering change, driving consistency, and embedding best practice in pricing governance.
• Strong leadership skills – able to build capability, mentor talent, and inspire teams across multiple regions.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at executive and board level.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, and we encourage you to apply even if you feel you do not match 100% of the technical requirements. We celebrate diversity, promote inclusivity and strive to create a work environment which ensures everyone can be heard.

In return, we can offer you:

• Discretionary on-target bonus of 15%. Up to a max 30% based on performance
• 11% pension contribution (3% from you, 8% from us – optional additional matched 3% contributions, e.g. 6% from you, 11% from us)
• Car Allowance
• 30 days annual leave. Flexible public holidays and option to buy/sell additional leave
• Private Medical Insurance
• 6x salary death in service
• Holistic health and wellbeing support package
• A truly flexible hybrid-working arrangement
• A culture that promotes inclusivity, wellbeing and rewards hard work

Who We Are

Medical Protection Society (MPS) is the world’s leading protection organisation for Doctors, Dentists and healthcare professionals. We protect and support the professional interests of almost 300,000 Members around the world though clinical negligence professional indemnity, legal assistance and support.

We are a not-for-profit organisation, meaning our Members’ premiums are kept safe should our Members require support for complaints or claims arising from professional practice, or invested into bettering the organisation, our colleagues and our products.

Our philosophy is to support safe practice in medicine and dentistry by helping to avert problems in the first place. We also actively campaign for regulatory and legal reforms that benefit Members and the wider healthcare professions. 

To do this, we need colleagues who are trusted and supported to deliver their best work, whether that be through leadership development, fully-funded training courses or peer-to-peer support. We want our colleagues to feel empowered enough to deliver positive change, display ambition to push themselves and are determined when faced with a challenge, whilst ensuring our Member’s best interests are at the core.

Next Steps

If you are interested in finding out more, looking for a new role and want to join an organisation that truly values its employees, take a look at the role profile to find out more about the role to apply. 

Our Talent Acquisition team are always on hand should you have any questions, are having any technical issues or wish to understand how MPS can support you with your application and interview. You can contact our Talent Acquisition team by emailing careers@medicalprotection.org.

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