Actuarial Talk: Richard Dixon

Actuarial Talk

Actuarial Talk
Actuarial Talk: Richard Dixon
Sep 30, 2026 Season 3 Episode 3 HFG

Welcome to Series 3, Episode 3 of Actuarial Talk.

In this episode, Will Gallimore is joined by Richard Dixon, whose career has taken him from Captain in the British Army to senior actuarial roles across the London insurance market. R Dixon pod transcription

Richard reflects on his unconventional journey into the actuarial profession, including six years in the Army before making the move into insurance. He shares the challenges of transitioning into a completely different industry, starting his actuarial career in marine pricing and the experiences that have shaped his career since. R Dixon pod transcription R Dixon pod transcription

The conversation also explores the future of insurance pricing, the impact of technology and AI, the transferable skills people from other industries can bring to insurance, and what Richard looks for when hiring the next generation of actuarial talent. R Dixon pod transcription R Dixon pod transcription

Topics covered include:

  • Richard's journey from the British Army into the actuarial profession
  • Making the transition into insurance from another industry
  • Building a career in London Market pricing
  • The future of pricing, data and technology
  • Transferable skills from outside the insurance industry
  • What Richard looks for when hiring
  • Attracting new talent into insurance
  • AI and the future of work
  • Advice for aspiring actuaries

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