Flood Working Party – members

The overarching objective of the Flood Working Party is to be a source of knowledge and expertise within the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA) on matters relating to flood. The working party’s research has a strong UK focus.

The working party is seeking additional members, and would welcome applicants from IFoA members, or non-members, with the following:

  • experience of actively contributing to a working party
  • skilled in leading discussions and driving research objectives
  • extensive knowledge of the topic
  • a strong network of contacts within the industry.

If you have a passion for the subject and the time to contribute we would like to hear from you. In particular, an awareness of customer interaction with insurance and of public policy or capital and reserving expertise are sought, as this working party is comprised of a broad mix of skills.

To find out more details of the Flood Working Party, please visit our general insurance working parties page.

Time commitment

Members will be asked to commit three to five hours per month for active involvement in this working party, including a monthly meeting, which is by conference call to allow wider participation. There will be no requirement for volunteers to meet in one place.

Volunteers are also asked, where possible, to contribute to presentations. This is by mutual convenience with no requirement to attend any specific conference. There are opportunities in various locations in the UK, as well as in London.

How to get involved

If you would like to volunteer to be considered as a member of this working party, please contact the Engagement Team at engagement.team@actuaries.org.uk. When contacting us, please provide the following information:

  • a note of your relevant experience and interest in the topic
  • your reasons for wishing to get involved
  • a note of your ARN, if you are a member of the IFoA
  • if you are a non-members, please provide your full contact details (including postal address, email and a phone number) and a copy of your CV
  • confirmation that you have read, understood and agree to the information and requirements laid out in our Volunteer Information Pack (VIP). Please be aware that until we have received this confirmation, we will not be able to appoint you as a volunteer

All offers of support will be progressed as received, and reviewed by a selection committee.

What you need to know

Volunteering provides you with a wide range of opportunities. With all rights and opportunities come responsibilities and we ask all our volunteers to comply with the terms of the IFoA’s Governance Manual and Volunteer Information Pack (VIP). Before offering to provide support, please read through ‘what you need to know’. 

Practice areas

The practice area that relates to this vacancy is general insurance. To learn more, see practice areas.

Categories

Lay (non-members)