GAD currently employs around 45 qualified actuaries, with a similar number of support staff.
An appropriately experienced actuary is nominated to take responsibility for the delivery of advice to each client. Further actuaries and support staff are assigned to the client as required.
Management of the Department
Trevor Llanwarne is the Government Actuary.
The Government Actuary chairs the Department’s Management Board. The other members of the Board are:
- George Russell, Deputy Government Actuary
- Eddy Battersby, Technical Director
- Bill Rayner, Client Relations and Development Director
- Kevin Down, Director of Finance and Support Operations
- Simon Bancroft-Rimmer, Director of Personnel
- Jan Smith, Non-Executive Director
- Alex Jablonowski, Non-Executive Director
Ministerial responsibility for the Department rests with the Economic Secretary to the Treasury, Ian Pearson MP.
Development
- We provide induction programmes for new joiners, management training, and a focus on developing the skills and experience to benefit our clients.
- An extensive study package is provided for actuarial students, including generous study leave, course materials and examination fees.
- Qualified actuaries are provided with numerous opportunities for Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
- Non-actuarial employees are encouraged to study for additional qualifications. We currently sponsor training programmes in professional accountancy (CIMA), professional pensions (PMI), statistics (MSc) and other areas.
- We encourage full participation in the work of the actuarial profession, with several of our qualified actuaries contributing to the profession’s boards, working parties and seminars.
- Annual development plans for each person ensure continual focus on maintaining the highest levels of knowledge and skills.