12 April 2018Insurance

Asta strengthens actuarial capabilities with senior hire

Lloyd's third-party managing agent Asta has appointed Laura McMaster as deputy chief actuary, reporting to chief actuary Richard Barke.

McMaster joins Asta from consultancy Lane Clark and Peacock where she has served as a partner for eight years. In this role, she was responsible for managing reserving, capital, pricing, reinsurance, and risk projects across a range of markets.

Julian Tighe, CEO of Asta said: “Laura is a skilled and experienced actuary who brings an exceptional track record to Asta. She is the ideal candidate to further bolster both our actuarial function and the wider Asta senior management team and help ensure that we continue to provide an offering that underpins our clients’ long-term success. I am delighted to welcome her to the team.”

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