Client and Candidate Feedback · Irish Actuarial Market What Over 100 Google Reviews Tell Us About Actuarial Recruitment in Ireland With more than 100 Google reviews at a 5.0 average, and dozens more testimonials from actuaries and the firms that hire them, reviewers repeatedly point to the same qualities they value in an actuarial recruiter: [...]
Career Guide · Irish Actuarial Market The Complete Actuarial Career Path in Ireland From graduate analyst to Chief Actuary: This article covers what each stage of the actuarial career path in Ireland involves, how long it takes to reach each level and what actuaries can expect to earn at each stage, drawn from the 2025 [...]
Acumen Resources 2025 Actuarial Salary and Industry Insights Survey Actuarial Salary Guide Ireland 2025 Based on anonymised responses from 504 actuaries working in Ireland, this guide sets out what actuaries in Ireland typically earn at each stage of the actuarial career path, how salaries change with post-qualification experience, and where the most meaningful pay differences [...]
5 THINGS ACTUARIES RELOCATING TO IRELAND SHOULD KNOW Actuaries in Ireland play a significant role in managing the financial well-being of people, organisations, economies and society. It comes as a surprise to many, outside Ireland, to hear that the Republic of Ireland has such a large membership (currently over 1,000 fellows), given our modest [...]
When searching for an actuarial job, many actuaries will enlist the help of a recruitment firm. This option typically involves less stress, is less time-consuming, and has a high success rate. The question then arises - if you are an actuary in Dublin, what's the best kind of actuarial recruitment firm for you? First, it [...]
It's challenging to land the right job, especially for specialised fields like actuarial science. However, do not despair. Whilst it may be difficult, it is not impossible to get an actuary job in Dublin, or further afield in Ireland, that meets your needs and wants. So, how do you make it happen? Know What the [...]
In his home city of Dublin, Lukas Ziewer - MetLife's chief risk officer for Europe, the Middle East and Africa - discusses Solvency II, risk culture and governance with Asa Gibson Preparing for Solvency II has been a massive project for many firms, not least MetLife Europe, which undertook a major restructuring of its operations [...]
Which agency to choose? There is generally little benefit in going to more than one agency. In fact it can be detrimental as your CV may go to a particular employer from several sources which could give the impression that you are “desperate” for a role. Also it makes it a lot more difficult to [...]
5. Interview practice Tips on interview technique and even the opportunity to do practice interviews with the consultant can then follow. These can be invaluable, particularly if you have not had an interview for several years or have previously been turned down after interview and are not sure of the reasons why. As a trained [...]
When looking for a new position, it can be tricky to know where to begin and a couple of questions immediately spring to mind; whether to use a recruitment agency and if so, which one to pick? So, exactly what are the benefits of using a recruitment agency? Overall, a good recruitment consultant can often [...]
Best actuarial recruiters I’ve worked with, by a long shot. Attentive to my preferences, very well informed and well connected in the Irish market. Wholeheartedly recommend.
I cannot recommend Acumen Resources enough for anyone in the actuarial field seeking their next career move. Trustworthy, professional, and dedicated — they truly excel in facilitating career growth.
The team at Acumen were fantastic to work with, they talked me through each stage of each application I made, thoroughly explaining the roles and how to best tackle each stage to illustrate my strengths in said roles.
