Richard Burn, Fia
About Richard Burn, Fia
Richard Burn is a Pricing Actuary at Gallagher Re in London, with extensive experience in the reinsurance sector and a strong academic background in mathematics and statistics.
Company
Richard Burn is currently a Pricing Actuary at Gallagher Re, located in London, England, United Kingdom. Gallagher Re is a global reinsurance broker, where Richard applies his actuarial expertise to the pricing domain. Prior to his current role, Richard gained experience as an Actuarial Analyst at the same company from 2020 to 2022.
Title
Richard Burn holds the title of Pricing Actuary at Gallagher Re. He has a significant role in developing and implementing pricing models that enhance the accuracy and efficiency of risk assessment processes within the reinsurance sector.
Education and Expertise
Richard Burn completed his MSc in Statistics from Imperial College London from 2017 to 2018 and holds a BSc in Mathematical Sciences with Industrial Placement from the University of Bath, which he achieved from 2013 to 2017. Richard also studied at Hampton School from 2006 to 2013. His educational background has provided a strong foundation in mathematics and statistics, essential for his role as a Pricing Actuary. Additionally, he has achieved the Fellow of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (FIA) designation.
Background
Richard Burn has a diverse professional background in actuarial science. He commenced his career as a Sales & Credit Support professional at Five Arrows Media Finance Limited during an industrial placement from 2015 to 2016. He then joined Willis Re as an Actuarial Analyst from 2018 to 2020 before moving to Gallagher Re, where he initially served as an Actuarial Analyst from 2020 to 2022 before being promoted to Pricing Actuary.
Achievements
Richard Burn has made significant contributions in his field, including the development of advanced pricing models that have improved risk assessment accuracy and efficiency. He has also presented on advanced actuarial techniques at industry conferences and seminars. Additionally, Richard actively participates in the actuarial community through his involvement in professional organizations and industry events, and supports the development of junior actuaries through his participation in the Actuarial Mentoring Program (AMP).