Robert Scarth
About Robert Scarth
Robert Scarth is a Risk Management Actuary with over two decades of experience in the actuarial and risk management field. He currently leads the model development team at AXIS Capital and has held various roles at notable companies including Swiss Re and Towers Watson.
Work at AXIS Capital
Robert Scarth currently serves as a Risk Management Actuary at AXIS Capital, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he leads the model development team within the Capital Modelling Team. His responsibilities include overseeing the development and implementation of risk models that support the company's strategic objectives. His extensive experience in the actuarial field contributes to the effectiveness of the team's initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Robert Scarth earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Mathematics from The University of Glasgow, completing his studies from 1991 to 1995. He furthered his education at the same institution, achieving a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Mathematics from 1995 to 1999. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in actuarial science and risk management.
Background in Actuarial Science
Robert Scarth has over two decades of experience in the actuarial and risk management field. He began his career as a Student Actuary at Swiss Re in London from 1999 to 2002. He then advanced to a Quantitative Risk Analyst position at Swiss Re in Zürich from 2002 to 2007. Following this, he worked as a Consultant at Towers Watson from 2007 to 2016 and as a Senior Consultant at RPC law firm from 2016 to 2019.
Professional Experience at Swiss Re
During his tenure at Swiss Re, Robert Scarth gained extensive experience in quantitative risk analysis. He worked in two capacities: first as a Student Actuary and later as a Quantitative Risk Analyst. His roles involved analyzing complex risk data and contributing to the development of risk assessment models, which are critical in the insurance and reinsurance sectors.