2027 Corporate Risk & Broking – Actuarial Graduate Analyst, Ipswich

WTW
Ipswich, United Kingdom
Career-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Geared toward numerate graduates comfortable with real-world actuarial challenges, this role emphasizes collaboration across diverse sectors and a structured development path in General Insurance.

Best fit for

  • Numerate graduates with a strong analytical mindset and interest in risk advisory
    — “at least 2:1 degree-qualified in a numerate discipline”
  • Candidates seeking structured actuarial training and mentorship in a global firm
    — “Be mentored and supported as you study to become a Fellow of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries”
  • Individuals open to hybrid work arrangements and office-based collaboration
    — “We’re open to hybrid working for this role. This means blending working at home with at least four days in the office”

Things to consider

  • Must demonstrate consistent exam success to maintain study benefits
    — “the learner will need to demonstrate continued exam success”
  • Role requires significant time commitment to actuarial qualification
    — “Alongside your role, WTW will support your studies through a complete and flexible study support package”

How to stand out

  • Emphasize experience with data analysis and communication in your resume and interview
    — “Presenting the results of your work to colleagues and, ultimately, clients”
  • Highlight your ability to work across multiple sectors like cyber and financial institutions
    — “Build strong relationships with colleagues and clients across sectors, including cyber, financial institutions, marine and construction”
  • Showcase prior academic or project-based work in pricing, reserving, or capital modelling
    — “The role covers all aspects of actuarial work in General Insurance, namely; Pricing, Reserving and Capital Modelling”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • passing actuarial exams
  • building strong client relationships
Typical background
actuarial studiesfinance

Skills & requirements

Required

Actuarial KnowledgeRisk ManagementInsurance

Preferred

Presentation SkillsClient Relationship Management

Stack & domain

Actuarial WorkPricingReservingCapital ModellingAi-enabled ToolsCommunicationTeamworkProblem-solvingLeadershipFellow Of The Institute And Faculty Of ActuariesFinanceInsurance

About the role

Original posting from WTW

With over 49,000 colleagues in over 140 countries, we help organisations make forward-thinking choices about their people, their investments and the risks they face. Joining our industry-leading Corporate Risk & Broking (CRB) team, you’ll be part of this impact right from the start.

Our CRB business is one of the world’s largest insurance brokers and risk advisory firms. We help clients ranging from small businesses to multinationals to understand, assess, and manage their risks. Our experts collaborate around the world to provide our clients with a broader perspective, data-led insight and exceptional service. You’ll help us continue to deliver to truly exceptional standards.

At WTW, we believe difference makes us stronger. We want our workforce to reflect the different and varied markets we operate in and to build a culture of inclusivity that makes colleagues feel welcome, valued and empowered to bring their whole selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive work environment throughout our organisation. We embrace all types of diversity.

Responsibilities:

This two-year graduate programme will see you building your knowledge and skills in areas all across our CRB business. Working with and learning from industry-leading colleagues, you’ll:

Develop your technical knowledge on challenging, real-world actuarial problems for clientsPresenting the results of your work to colleagues and, ultimately, clientsBuild strong relationships with colleagues and clients across sectors, including cyber, financial institutions, marine and constructionGrow every day, from a thorough induction to ongoing professional development and trainingBe mentored and supported as you study to become a Fellow of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries

This two-year graduate programme will see you building your knowledge and skills in areas all across our CRB business. Working with and learning from industry-leading colleagues, you’ll:

Develop your technical knowledge on challenging, real-world actuarial problems for clientsPresenting the results of your work to colleagues and, ultimately, clientsBuild strong relationships with colleagues and clients across sectors, including cyber, financial institutions, marine and constructionGrow every day, from a thorough induction to ongoing professional development and trainingBe mentored and supported as you study to become a Fellow of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries 

The Actuarial Qualification

The role covers all aspects of actuarial work in General Insurance, namely; Pricing, Reserving and Capital Modelling. Alongside your role, WTW will support your studies through a complete and flexible study support package that includes:

Membership fees of the Institute and Faculty of ActuariesStudy materials for each exam such as course notes, sample questions, past paper questions, mock exams, and revision notesTutorials for each examExam entry fees and a re-sit attempt if requiredStudy leave up to roughly equal to one day per week 

You will also have the support of students and qualified actuaries, who can share their experiences of studying for the exams. Those studying towards the actuarial qualification receive salary increases for each exam passed, in addition to increases that are awarded as part of their annual salary review. Please note, in order to maintain these study benefits, the learner will need to demonstrate continued exam success in working towards the actuarial qualification.

The Actuarial Qualification

The role covers all aspects of actuarial work in General Insurance, namely; Pricing, Reserving and Capital Modelling. Alongside your role, WTW will support your studies through a complete and flexible study support package that includes:

Membership fees of the Institute and Faculty of ActuariesStudy materials for each exam such as course notes, sample questions, past paper questions, mock exams, and revision notesTutorials for each examExam entry fees and a re-sit attempt if requiredStudy leave up to roughly equal to one day per weekYou will also have the support of students and qualified actuaries, who can share their experiences of studying for the exams. Those studying towards the actuarial qualification receive salary increases for each exam passed, in addition to increases that are awarded as part of their annual salary review. Please note, in order to maintain these study benefits, the learner will need to demonstrate continued exam success in working towards the actuarial qualification.

Requirements: 

Our graduate programmes are journeys of learning, experience and support. To transform your tomorrow with WTW, you’ll need to be:

A natural problem solver with a sharp and analytical mindComfortable working with and analysing numbersA confident communicator who knows how to build relationshipsCurious and eager to build and apply your knowledgeAt least 2:1 degree-qualified in a numerate discipline, or 2:1 qualified in a non-numerate discipline plus an A at A-Level Maths.Closing Date: 19th October 2026

  • Please note that we do not accept multiple applications and you should only select and apply to one programme per year***

Workstyles:

We’re open to hybrid working for this role. This means blending working at home with at least four days in the office, learning from experienced colleagues and getting to know your fellow new joiners.

Application process

Stage 1: Apply online and attach your CV

Stage 2: Complete an online test and video interview

Stage 3: Attend a virtual assessment centre, where you’ll meet members of the team

Stage 4: Offer and acceptance

Stage 5: Keeping in touch, including an office visit and social events where you’ll meet some of your future colleagues.

Stage 6: Onboarding

We’re committed to equal employment opportunity and provide application, interview and workplace adjustments and accommodations to all applicants. If you foresee any barriers, from the application process through to joining WTW, please email candidatehelpdesk@wtwco.com

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Source: WTW careers

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