Head of Short Tail Reserving
Dublin, Ireland
We’re looking for a senior qualified Actuary with strong reserving experience ideally with knowledge of property to take on a Head of Short Tail Reserving role within a global leading international commercial insurer. This is a high-impact leadership role overseeing a large international portfolio across Property, Construction, Climate, and Specialty lines.
Reporting into the Head of International Reserving, you will lead a Dublin-based team and work closely with global stakeholders across underwriting, finance, and actuarial teams.
The Role
You will be responsible for delivering accurate and insightful reserving analysis across a complex international portfolio, ensuring robust methodologies, clear communication of results, and strong alignment with business strategy.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead reserving and valuation analysis, including quarterly reporting and biannual deep dives
- Own and review reserving methodologies, assumptions, and key judgments
- Provide clear insights into reserve movements, trends, and emerging risks
- Partner with underwriting and finance to support business planning and strategic decisions
- Present findings and recommendations to senior stakeholders, including challenging where appropriate
- Lead and develop a team of actuaries while driving continuous improvement
Requirements
- Qualified actuary with strong non-life reserving experience (min 5+ years)
- Background in Commercial Lines, ideally with exposure to Property, Construction, or Climate risks
- Experience working with international portfolios
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to manage complex portfolios and operate in a global environment
- Confident influencing and challenging senior stakeholders
- Experience with reserving tools (e.g. ResQ) and advanced Excel skills preferred
- Right to work in Dublin and fluency in English is mandatory
Why Join?
- Step into a visible leadership role with real impact
- Work across a broad, international and evolving risk portfolio
- Collaborate with global teams and senior stakeholders
- Be part of a growth-focused, collaborative environment with strong learning culture
