First Actuarial appoints four new partners amid ongoing growth

First Actuarial has promoted four of its people to partner. Marcos Abreu, Andrew Allsopp, Carl Fletcher and Scott Harrison have all progressed through associate partnership, an organisational layer created in 2024 to recognise exceptional talent and foster retention.

David Joy, managing partner at First Actuarial, a Gallagher company, commented, “Our four new partners embody what makes First Actuarial special – the client-first approach that drives our growth. We’re more than happy to recognise their efforts. We’re dependent more than ever on exceptional professionals who bring skills, achievement and a positive mindset to our business.”

Andrew Allsopp joined First Actuarial two years ago and has channelled his entrepreneurial strengths into establishing the firm’s flourishing Birmingham office. He was previously an owner of Quattro, a Midlands-based pensions consultancy, which was acquired by Broadstone.

Allsopp said, “Building the Birmingham base of First Actuarial has been a rewarding challenge. We’re attracting more and more professionals to deliver what local clients want – caring services from people who understand the setting in which they work. Our headcount is increasing steadily as we grow our West Midlands client base.”

Marcos Abreu meanwhile joined First Actuarial in 2019, and is central to the management and growth of the firm’s Tonbridge office. With 12 Scheme Actuary appointments, he also plays an active role in the wider business. Alongside his Scheme Actuary responsibilities and the demands of a young family, he leads the London team and contributes to a range of firm-wide and industry initiatives.

Abreu noted, “My career has thrived here because I’ve been given the freedom to make a real difference to the company’s success. I work closely with other people, and I set great store on giving tangible opportunities to colleagues and supporting future leaders in Tonbridge. I’ve always felt well supported by the partners in Tonbridge. The firm trusts me to get things done, while offering a sounding board when I need it.”

Carl Fletcher is an actuary with an entrepreneurial spirit and a wide range of responsibilities. Along with Scheme Actuary appointments, Fletcher is head of benefit corrections and data audit services and is also responsible for employee share scheme valuations.

Fletcher explained, “First Actuarial has given me the ideal environment for finding business opportunities and developing them. It’s a great place to work and what we do is interesting. The firm has given me the freedom to develop new areas and they’ve recognised my achievements.”

Scott Harrison, finally, is an actuary who has spent 17 years working for First Actuarial. Hard-working and reliable, he prides himself on getting things done, finding problems and correcting them proactively.

Harrison concluded, “Achieving partnership gave me a real sense of satisfaction and achievement. I’ve seen First Actuarial grow as a company since my summer internship in 2007 to what it is now, and I work with people I’ve known and respected for a long time. Associate partnership was an invaluable opportunity, giving me more influence when helping to develop colleagues in a positive way to improve the firm.”