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Moves Hymans Robertson has appointed John McKenzie as head of insurance transfers and reporting. He was previously a consulting actuary and principal at Milliman’s UK Life practice. Theresa Chew also joins the firm as head of transactions and structuring. She will focus on growing its M&A advisory and transaction structuring capabilities. BBS Consultants & Actuaries has appointed Jenny Richards (above) and
Mark Channon (above) to its team of scheme actuaries. Richards joins from Punter Southall and Channon from Mercer. Punter Southall has promoted Sarah Brown and Wendy Fitzpatrick to principals. Brown joined the consultancy in 2001 and leads on its research into scheme funding. Fitzpatrick joined in 1997 and provides consultancy on DB and DC schemes. She advises schemes on funding and investment.
Xerox HR Services has promoted Vishal Makkar to head of retirement in the UK and principal, and Wes Jones to principal. Makkar will determine the direction and strategy of the business. Jones will work with account managers in Manchester and Edinburgh, and on new business development. Barnett Waddingham has appointed three specialists to its insurance consulting practice. Michael Crawford joins as head of analytics. He has experience in
implementing machine learning and artificial intelligence techniques into the insurance industry. Patrick Gloster has over three years of experience in life reinsurance with a particular focus on Solvency II preparations and joins from the capital management team at XL Life Re. Iain Maclugash brings significant experience in developing business capital models in advance of Solvency II implementation. He previously worked for Aviva for six years.
Employer and area of work
expert on risk management. Insight Risk Consulting has appointed Chris Littlefair (above) as a director. He will be responsible for growing the firm’s reserving offering. He joins from Amlin, where he was head of group reserving.
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SAM JOHNSON Willis Towers Watson – global services and solutions.
Paul Sweeting (above) has returned to the University of Kent as professor of actuarial science. He joins from Legal & General Investment Management, where he was head of research. Professor Sweeting is a regular commentator on pensions and investment issues, as well as being a global
ACTUARY OF THE FUTURE Jesus – he can turn water into wine. My two brothers – so we can play sport all day and argue over who’s the best. Wilson from the film Cast Away.
Gotta Get Thru This – Daniel Bedingfield.
What’s your most ‘actuarial’ habit?
If you could go back in history, who would you like to meet?
Greatest risk you have ever taken? The Grand Union unlimited Prosecco deal.
How would your best friend describe you? I’d like to say “always smiling and always up for a laugh”, but last week he did conclude that I was “the worst bloke ever”.
Modelling my fantasy football team extensively; not that it’s helped me in any way this year.
Favourite Excel function?
What motivates you? Getting all my work done so that I can go for a cool, refreshing beer.
What would be your personal motto? Stems from the way I ski; just go straight – no turning.
SUM – simple yet effective.
How do you relax away from the office?
Donald Trump – so no one else has to deal with him.
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If there was a movie produced about your life, who would play you, and why?
Several sports and anything that will make me laugh. Going for a run also helps me de-stress.
Jonah Hill – he seems to have sarcasm down to a fine art and so would be perfect for the job.
What is the funniest thing that has happened to you recently?
If you could be anyone else, who would it be?
The Grand Union unlimited Prosecco deal.
Name five dream companions to be stuck on a desert island with?
Leslie Nielsen – no one has made me laugh as much as he has in every one of his films.
Luke Glazier from our Reigate office, he’s much better looking than me.
Alternative career choice? Accountant – it would be easier to explain, and everyone thinks it’s what I do anyway.
Do you know an actuary destined for greatness?
What song best describes your work ethic?
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