Flexible Working

Flexible working is an important benefit for insurance & actuarial professionals. Although standards vary across different lines of business, it can heavily influence whether candidates view an opportunity as competitive, especially when salary movement is limited. Alongside the number of remote days on offer, another key question for employers to consider is how well their working model matches the talent needed. If you are hiring for a role that requires office attendance and the local talent pool is not large enough, you you may need to widen your search, support relocation, or offer more flexibility to access the right skills.

QUESTION 13

Are your working hours flexible in your current role?

Yes

No

QUESTION 14

Do you have flexibility to work remotely in your current role? If yes, how many days per week can you work remotely on average?

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No

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1 day a week

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2 days a week

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3 days a week

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4 days a week

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My role is fully remote

“Remote working looks different across the insurance market. Life and health roles are often more flexible, while P&C is more focused on being in the office. Employers need to be clear on what flexibility actually looks like for each role, because candidates will factor that into their decision from the start.”

Taylor Carrasco, Executive Director - Head of Insurance & Actuarial Services

Flexible Working Expectations & Motivations

This year's survey results reveal that flexible working among insurance & actuarial talent is more important than ever. Although expectations are high, this does not mean every employer needs to offer a fully remote model, but rather flexibility needs to be designed so that it works commercially and still gives your workforce enough control over how they work. If flexible working is creating hiring friction for your firm, making practical adjustments that offer structure and clarity, such as planned office days or flexibility around start and finish times, can improve employee engagement and candidate interest without significantly changing your entire operating model.

QUESTION 15

How important is flexible working when considering a new opportunity?

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Very important

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Important

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Unimportant

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Very unimportant

QUESTION 16

Would you accept a new job offer if the role required you to come into the office full-time?

Yes

No

QUESTION 17

Would you accept a lower salary for better flexible working options?

Yes

No

“Flexible working can be a make-or-break factor. We have seen companies risk losing candidates over one extra remote day, especially when compensation is not flexible. It is not always about being fully remote. Adjusted hours, avoiding peak commute times, or flexibility around school pick-ups can make a role much more attractive.”