Oliver Wyman - Business Strategy & Innovation-Focused Principal - P&C

The Actuarial Consulting Practice of Oliver Wyman advises clients across a broad spectrum of risk management issues. We are a rapidly growing practice with offices across the globe. Our actuaries hold the highest professional qualifications and are nationally recognized as experts in their field(s). We use mathematical and statistical modeling skills and our qualitative assessment methodologies to assist clients in evaluating and addressing risk. Our solutions help clients manage and prepare for the potential financial consequences of uncertain future events. We bring a combination of broad-based expertise with specialized knowledge of specific risks, allowing us to provide independent, objective advice in the three primary areas of risk: healthcare, life and annuity, and property and casualty.

Oliver Wyman provides customized actuarial services and strategic insight, supporting clients as they strive to exceed their business objectives. Our exceptional client and employee retention exemplify our commitment to relationships built on trust, responsiveness, and clear communication.

The Property and Casualty Consulting Practice assists insurance companies, self-insured corporations, government entities and other organizations with all aspects of managing property and casualty insurance exposures. We guide P&C clients on their qualitative and quantification of risk and loss exposures, and offer advice on a range of issues, from external business strategy and internal risk management to economic capital modeling and new product development.

Job Description

J ob Title : Principal – Property & Casualty

Office/Regions available : Northeast Region

Reports to : Global Strategy & Innovation Leader and Region Leader

Oliver Wyman is currently seeking an experienced consultant to join the Property & Casualty Actuarial Consulting Practice as a  Principal . The successful candidate will partner with the region leader to develop and implement a business development plan that strategically leverages the region’s colleagues and the firm’s full suite of offerings to grow the business. The candidate will also have significant impact on the engagement and interaction with Oliver Wyman’s clients, which include self-insured corporations, captive insurance companies, (re)insurers, investment firms, state regulators, and healthcare providers.

The successful candidate will be responsible for but not limited to the following.

• Own the business development plan and revenue target for the relevant P&C region with a focus on large account pursuits.
• Supervise business development collaboration with senior managers and Principals while establishing and maintaining knowledge of BD-related engagements across the P&C Practice (e.g., pipeline, marketing content, expertise, etc.).
• Work within the Global Strategy & Innovation team to create and deliver content for monthly updates of business development activity by region, keeping the business leaders updated on activity.
• Work collaboratively within the Global Strategy & Innovation team, and with others across the P&C Actuarial group to develop and enhance the team’s strategies for business growth, new business and practice creation, solution development and sales, and service delivery refinement.
• Identify and encourage the development of subject matter experts in their chosen fields.
• Review and validate client deliverables, ensuring technical accuracy and integrity on various analyses, templates, and exhibits.
• Mentor staff, fostering career and professional growth.
• Prepare and deliver high-quality exhibits and written reports to effectively present findings and recommendations to clients.
• Develop and strengthen client relationships and drive business development activities, including guiding the preparation of proposals and presentations for prospective clients.

Qualifications and Desired Skills

• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage relationships with clients.
• 10+ years of consulting experience focused on Property and Casualty clients, including self-insureds, captives, and (re)insurers.
• Strategic thinker, who brings creative solutions and drive to create new business opportunities and grow existing practices
• Exceptional organizational skills, with proven ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced work environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with clients, colleagues, and industry stakeholders.
• Proven ability to foster a culture of inclusiveness, innovation, and continuous improvement within the practice and across the broader organization.
• Willingness to travel as needed to support client engagements and business development activities.
• Self-motivated, self-directed, and proactive with a demonstrated ability to develop client-oriented solutions.
• Collaborative team player capable of working effectively in a cross-functional environment.
• ACAS/FCAS credentials beneficial, but not required

Why Work for Us

The Actuarial Practice of Oliver Wyman seeks to invest in its people by fostering a safe and inclusive environment, respecting and welcoming different perspectives, promoting an ownership culture, providing opportunities for individuals to develop their personal brand, and celebrating successes and rewarding performance. There are employee groups for: the LGBT+ community, racially and ethnically diverse employees, women, family life, introverts, and veterans of military service at Oliver Wyman.

Oliver Wyman offers a performance-based pay program that rewards colleagues for the contributions they make to our business results, including year-end bonuses based on personal and corporate performance. We also offer an impressive array of benefits. Explore all the benefits offered at US Benefits | Marsh McLennan.

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About Oliver Wyman

Oliver Wyman is a global leader in management consulting. With offices in more than seventy cities across thirty countries, Oliver Wyman combines deep industry knowledge with specialized expertise in strategy, operations, risk management, and organization transformation. The firm has 7,000 professionals around the world who collaborate with clients to optimize their business, improve their operations, and risk profile, and accelerate their organizational performance to seize the most attractive opportunities. Oliver Wyman is a business of Marsh McLennan [NYSE: MMC]. For more information, visit  Follow Oliver Wyman on X @OliverWyman.

Marsh McLennan is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive, and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people regardless of their sex/gender, marital or parental status, ethnic origin, nationality, age, background, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by contacting View email address on click.appcast.io.

The applicable base salary range for this role is $188k -$400k.

The base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, and education, and any applicable minimum wage requirements. Decisions will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for performance-based incentives.

We are excited to offer a competitive total rewards package which includes health and welfare benefits, tuition assistance, 401K savings and other retirement programs as well as employee assistance programs.

Oliver Wyman is a business of Marsh (NYSE: MRSH), a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting, advising clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $27 billion and more than 95,000 colleagues, Marsh helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit oliverwyman.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X. 


The Actuarial Practice of Oliver Wyman, a Marsh business, advises clients across a broad spectrum of risk management issues. We are a rapidly growing group with offices expanding across the globe. Our actuaries hold the highest professional qualifications and are nationally recognized as experts in their field(s). We use mathematical and statistical modeling skills and our qualitative assessment methodologies to assist clients in evaluating and addressing risk. Our solutions help clients manage and prepare for the potential financial consequences of uncertain future events. We bring a combination of broad-based expertise with specialized knowledge of specific risks, allowing us to provide independent, objective advice in the three primary areas of risk: healthcare, life and annuity, and property and casualty.

Marsh is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, veteran status (including protected veterans), or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by contacting View email address on click.appcast.io.

Marsh is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.