Martin Clarke CB FIA, former 바카라 사이트 Actuary
A reflection on the life of the former 바카라 사이트 Actuary, Martin Clarke, who has passed away after a period in hospital.
Martin Clarke, 바카라 사이트 Actuary 2014 to 2023.
The former 바카라 사이트 Actuary Martin Clarke CB FIA, who passed away on 5 June, was a lifelong advocate of the importance of the work of actuaries. He believed their skills and work can help people and governments make better decisions.
Martin will be sadly missed by his friends, former colleagues and contemporaries. He made a huge contribution to the industry and in his 9 years as 바카라 사이트 Actuary.
Fiona Dunsire, who took over the role of 바카라 사이트 Actuary following Martin바카라 사이트檚 retirement in 2023, said: 바카라 사이트淚t was a great shock to us at GAD to hear the sad news of Martin바카라 사이트檚 death and his loss will be felt by everyone who knew him in the profession. Martin was a leader and innovator here and we see his legacy every day in our work with clients.바카라 사이트� 聽
Early years
Martin grew up in Salford and attended Canon Slade Grammar School in Bolton and then read mathematics at Jesus College, Cambridge.
He gained the fellowship of the actuarial profession in 1982 and was an alumnus of the General Management Program at Harvard Business School in 2003.
Public service career
Following an extensive actuarial and general management career within the retail financial services industry, Martin began his public service in 2006 at the Pension Protection Fund (PPF). As Executive Director of Financial Risk, he led the actuarial, investments and financial risk functions as the PPF grew to manage funds of 拢30 billion during that period.
He moved to GAD in 2014 and in an interview before his retirement, he spoke about his role: 바카라 사이트淚 had a little idea of what to expect when I joined. I just didn바카라 사이트檛 then fully appreciate the extent, nature and reach of the department바카라 사이트檚 work.
바카라 사이트淥ne of the great pleasures of my role has been seeing and enabling potential to be turned into reality. Be that a project that evolves from a blank sheet of paper to a stunning bit of work for our clients or seeing colleagues develop and flourish in their roles. To be involved with those things is a real privilege and they are what I will miss the most.바카라 사이트�
Martin Clarke CB FIA - 바카라 사이트 Actuary 2014 to 2023.
Memorable leader
During his time as 바카라 사이트 Actuary Martin changed the structure and focus of GAD, emphasising excellent client service as well as laying the foundations for our future technical capability through the development of the Analytical Solutions Team (AST) - an in-house function which consolidated our data analysis skills.
Chris Daniels, Head of AST recalls its creation: 바카라 사이트淚 found Martin to be very supportive of efforts to evolve AST while also offering valid challenge to those efforts. He was constantly enthusiastic about the potential of AST, and GAD, to improve the Civil Service.바카라 사이트�
Matt Gurden, Deputy 바카라 사이트 Actuary, added: 바카라 사이트淢artin encouraged GAD to make an even bigger difference supporting government to address big issues. Over the last decade, I바카라 사이트檝e seen that interest and enthusiasm lead to whole new areas of work such as supporting government risk pools, providing pensions administration support and developing climate change analysis.바카라 사이트�
Dave Johnston, Actuarial Director said: 바카라 사이트淢artin was truly invested in GAD바카라 사이트檚 development and our success. His tenure at GAD resulted in a blossoming of our talent pool and opportunities for our people to work in areas beyond traditional actuarial domains.바카라 사이트�
People from client organisations and former colleagues have also expressed their condolences.
Helen Vernon, Chief Executive, NHS Resolution: 바카라 사이트淢artin바카라 사이트檚 integrity and wisdom shone through in his distinguished career in public service. He was incredibly modest but had a tremendous depth of knowledge and insight and a unique talent for de-mystifying the complex and helping others to learn. He was a wonderful and wise colleague and will be greatly missed.바카라 사이트�
Colin Wilson, former Deputy 바카라 사이트 Actuary: 바카라 사이트淗e was intelligent, hard-working, supportive, wise, sometimes blunt and with huge integrity. He modernised the way the department works, embracing the appropriate use of AI, and encouraged us always to look forwards rather than back. He will be sadly missed.바카라 사이트�
Broader contribution
Throughout his career, Martin had wider interests in other organisations. He was a non-executive director of the Civil Service Insurance Society and of Congregational and General Insurance plc.
He was also a trustee of the Lankelly Chase Foundation. He was Chair of the UK Sustainable Investment and Finance Association, which was significant, because at the time he joined, there was less focus on the importance of sustainability. 聽
Recognition and retirement
Martin steered GAD through a notable period of modernisation, growth and diversification as well as the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. He left the department in a strong position, delivering more work, across more areas and public sector clients than ever before.
Before his retirement in 2023, Martin was recognised in the King바카라 사이트檚 Birthday Honours for his work to the profession by being named a Companion to the Order of the Bath for public service.
Martin Clarke passed away on 5 June 2024 after a period in hospital. He is succeeded by his wife Julia, his 3 children and 3 grandchildren. The funeral will be held in Lincolnshire.
Legacy
Martin supported the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries Foundation, and has been set up by his family for donations to The IFoA Foundation, in his memory.
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