Deloitte, the business advisory firm, has announced the promotion of four senior members of its actuarial and insurance practice.

Paul Coulthard has been appointed as a partner. He joined Deloitte in 2002 and specialises in capital management with a particular focus on with-profits. A qualified actuary, Paul began his career as a trainee with Commercial Union and then joined Bacon & Woodrow.

Amish Desai has been promoted to associate partner. Amish joined Deloitte in 2002 following the merger with Bacon & Woodrow. Based in London, he is an actuary specialising in life insurance M&A assignments and regulatory roles.

Philip Oliver has been promoted to director. Phillip is a qualified actuary and also a CFA charterholder. He started his career in South Africa before joining Deloitte in 2004. Phillip focuses on life insurance M&A and restructuring in the UK market.

Julia Holden has been promoted to director. Julia is a programme manager and has worked in the life insurance industry for more than 25 years. She joined Deloitte with the Bacon & Woodrow transaction.

Roger Simler, Lead Partner of the Life Actuarial and Insurance practice at Deloitte, commented: “In spite of current market uncertainty, the insurance practice at Deloitte has seen significant growth this year.  Our success is a result of commitment to our clients, the speed at which we have reacted to market conditions, and of course the quality of our people.  These promotions highlight our focus on investing in client service regardless of ongoing turbulence.  Congratulations to all of our newly promoted staff and partners.”

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