About us
We provide actuarial solutions, including financial risk analysis, modelling and advice, to support the UK public sector.
Who we are
We provide actuarial advice and support to the government and public sector, helping our clients to understand and analyse financial risk and uncertainty for a wide range of contemporary issues.
GAD is a shared service supplier to the government, devolved administrations and public bodies.
We employ more than 200 people across 2 offices (London and Edinburgh), including around 175 actuaries and analysts.
To find out more about the department, watch this introduction to GAD. Government Actuary’s Department Introduction
What we do
Our skilled actuaries apply their sector-specific knowledge, mathematical expertise, and statistical analysis to evaluate risks and predict their financial impact.
We assess the impact of climate change, disaster risk financing, nuclear decommissioning, health and social care, pensions, investments, and more.
Using modern technologies, we model risk and create digital tools to best serve our clients.
We analyse and advise on pension schemes, insurance and contingent liabilities, financial risk, and social security. We also provide financial modelling and quality assurance.
To find out more about what we do and how we operate, read about our services.
Our strategy
Our primary objective at GAD is to serve the interests of the taxpayer by delivering exceptional service, actuarial analysis, and policy advice.
The GAD 2025 Strategy outlines our priorities and details the actions and initiatives we are taking to achieve our goals towards the year 2025. It focuses on our clients, our people, inclusion and processes. Our actions are guided by our mission, vision and values.
Our mission
Our mission is to improve the stewardship of public sector finances by supporting effective decision-making and robust financial reporting through actuarial analysis, modelling and advice.
Our vision
Our vision of GAD for 2025 is that:
- we make a difference: our work improves outcomes for the public and helps the government achieve its objectives
- we partner effectively with our clients: we proactively help our clients where we can add value and deliver innovative, cost-effective solutions to a wide range of issues
- we are seen as a great place to work: we provide fulfilling careers for all our people
- our value is recognised: we are widely recognised and respected throughout the public sector as trusted experts in the fields of financial risk analysis and modelling
Our values
In addition to core values of the Civil Service (integrity, honesty, objectivity and impartiality), GAD’s values are the beliefs and behaviours which define us as an organisation:
- expert – we provide high quality, professional advice
- collaborative – we partner effectively with our clients to understand and address their business needs
- inclusive – we value and develop all our people
- innovative – we are forward looking, continually developing and improving to meet evolving client needs
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