About ActEd

The Actuarial Education Company (ActEd), a subsidiary of BPP Actuarial Education Ltd (formerly Hazell Carr Training), is contracted to provide actuarial tuition for students on behalf of Institute and Faculty Education Ltd (IFE), a subsidiary of the Faculty of Actuaries and the Institute of Actuaries. The Faculty and Institute, through IFE, set ActEd’s prices each year. The Office of Tuition Monitoring (OTM) has responsibility for monitoring the quality of all aspects of ActEd's services to ensure that they meet strict standards. ActEd only provides tuition services to assist student actuaries with their pre-qualification exams. The Faculty and Institute and BPP Actuarial Education Ltd offer other services independently.

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Tutor profiles

ActEd non-teaching staff 2008

Gresham Arnold

Gresham currently teaches CA3, ST4, ST5 and SA4. He graduated from Cambridge University in 1996 with a degree in Natural Science and spent much of his earlier actuarial career with Bacon & Woodrow (now Hewitt Bacon & Woodrow), where he worked in their Birmingham office. He completed the actuarial exams in 2001.

Gresham enjoys spending time with his family, hill-walking and playing badminton.

Graham joined ActEd in 1997 and currently teaches Subjects CT7, CT8 and ST5. After obtaining a First Class degree in Economics from the University of Warwick in 1987, he joined NPI in Tunbridge Wells and completed the actuarial exams in 1991. He subsequently returned to the University of Warwick, where he added to his collection of Economics degrees and discovered the joys of teaching. 

Graham enjoys walking, scrambling, climbing, listening to a wide range of good music and being married to the lovely Jayne.

Lynn joined ActEd in 2000 and currently teaches Subjects CT2, CA1 and SA2. After graduating in Mathematics from Oxford University in 1993, Lynn joined CIS. Since completing the actuarial exams in 1996, she has worked in life insurance and has been actively involved in actuarial education as both an ActEd marker and an Examiner.

Lynn's main outside interests are running, playing badminton, watching rugby league and appreciating wine.

Anna joined ActEd in 2003 and currently teaches Subjects CT6, CT8 and CA1. After obtaining a First Class Honours degree in Mathematics and French from Swansea University in 1997, she has subsequently worked for Norwich Union in Norwich and AXA in Bristol. She is a qualified actuary, has a life insurance background and has also marked exams for the Institute. She is ActEd'a innovations champion!

Anna lives in Oxford, plays the oboe and piano and is trying to walk the AA 1001 walks of Great Britain by the time she is 80.

Bev Butler

Bev joined ActEd in 1999 and currently teaches Subjects CT1, CT3, CT5, CT6 and Induction courses. After obtaining a First Class Honours degree in Mathematics from the University of Nottingham in 1986, she completed a PGCE in 1987. She taught Mathematics at St Bartholomew's School, Newbury and was then Head of Mathematics at Kennet School, Thatcham from 1993.

Bev enjoys keeping fit, walking and travelling.

Robert (FIA 1990) joined ActEd in March 2000 and currently teaches Subjects CT5, ST1, ST2 and Induction Courses. Robert was a Senior Lecturer in Actuarial Science at the City University, London, where he taught a variety of actuarial subjects to undergraduates and post graduates, supervised MSc and PhD projects, and participated in research. He has also contributed to many of the profession's education and research activities. Robert has a PhD in Population Genetics from the University of Liverpool, and spent his formative actuarial years with the NFU Mutual in Stratford-upon-Avon.

Robert is a keen singer of classical music, and sings both in a choral society and in a madrigal group. He also enjoys walking, natural history, bellringing, playing the piano and being with his family.

Darrell is Managing Director of ActEd. He joined ActEd in 1998 after spending over 5 years working for Pearl Assurance in Peterborough. He obtained a First Class degree in Mathematics from the University of Warwick in 1992 and became an FIA in 1997. Darrell currently teaches Subjects ST2 and ST3. He is heavily involved as an (unfit) player, coach and umpire with a local hockey club but also likes walking, gardening and spending time with his young family.

David currently teaches Subjects CT4, CT8 and ST6, but has tutored a wide range of subjects during his time with ActEd. He has also been responsible for developing many of ActEd's internal computer systems. Before joining ActEd's predecessor (Hazell Carr Training) in February 1991, he worked for William M Mercer and then Towers Perrin where, as well as carrying out regular pension consulting work, he was involved in computer development and running training programmes for actuarial students. David obtained an MA in Mathematics from Cambridge University in 1982. He qualified as an FIA in 1988 and is a member of several other mathematics-related organisations.
David lives in London. He describes himself as a film buff and has a keen interest in European languages, and developments in science and mathematics.

Elizabeth joined ActEd in 2007 and currently teaches CT6, SA4 and ST4. She graduated from York University in 2000 with a degree in Mathematics and Statistics. After graduating Elizabeth worked for Watson Wyatt in Leeds for seven years, where she qualified as an actuary in 2005.

Elizabeth enjoys travelling, swimming and looking after her two young nephews.

Michael has been training actuarial students since 1992, when he joined ActEd. He had previously been a secondary school teacher, teaching mathematics and statistics and running a maths department. He completed the actuarial exams whilst working for ActEd, and now teaches a variety of actuarial subjects, the current emphasis being on CT4, CT5, CT6 and CA3.

When he's not working, he enjoys singing (with a chamber choir in Oxford), walking and playing duplicate bridge.

Simon James

Simon joined ActEd in 2007, initially teaching CT2 and CA3. Simon gained a degree in Mathematics and Statistics from Sussex University in 1988. He qualified as an actuary in 1994 with Prudential. Simon has experience in wider fields having helped set up Prudential Banking and create the internet bank Egg. He has also worked as an independent consultant and coach.

Simon is married with two rapidly growing children. Simon is a keen skier. He juggles fire.

John joined ActEd in July 2001 and currently teaches Subjects CT1, CT3 and CT6. John graduated in Mathematics from Oxford University in 1991 before completing a PGCE also at Oxford. John has been teaching mathematics, and statistics at a number of schools, most recently at North Leamington Community School and Arts College, where he was the Head of Maths.

John is married with two daughters and a little son. In his spare time (!) enjoys composing music, walking, juggling with knives and "helping" his children play on all the climbing frames!

Julie graduated from the University of Edinburgh in 1992 with a First Class degree in Mathematics, and again in 1997 with a PhD in Mathematics. Before joining ActEd in February 2000, she spent 4½ years as a lecturer in the Department of Mathematics at Glasgow Caledonian University. She currently teaches Subjects CT1, CT3, CT4, CT5 and CT6.

Julie enjoys reading, learning Spanish, gardening and wine.

Mike joined ActEd in 2000 and currently teaches Subjects CT8, ST2, ST6 and SA2. After achieving a First Class degree in mathematics from Queens' College, Cambridge in 1991, he began his actuarial career with NPI, qualifying as an FIA in 1996. Before joining ActEd, he was NPI's Valuation Actuary, an Assistant Examiner for the profession and an ActEd marker. After being free of exams for several years, Mike finally succumbed to the attractions of CiD (now ST6), which he took and passed in 2002. He is also a member of the Mathematical Association and a Fellow of the Royal Statistical Society.

Mike is married to Jenny, and has four children so far (Rebecca, Samuel, Hannah and Esther). When time allows, which isn't often, he enjoys playing table-tennis, badminton and bridge.

Steve currently teaches Subjects CA1, ST1, ST3, and SA1. He graduated from
St Andrews University with First Class honours in Mathematics & Statistics.

Steve joined Guardian Financial Services working in Pensions and Life Insurance, until shortly after he qualified (FFA in 1994). He was Pricing Actuary for Private Medical Insurer PPP Healthcare, and then took a few months out to travel around the world. Steve then joined Lloyds TSB Insurance as Health Actuary and was their General Insurance Actuary before joining ActEd in February 2002.

Steve's originally from Fife, but his actuarial career has taken him to such exotic places as Lytham St Annes, Edinburgh, London, Tunbridge Wells, and South Wales. He now lives in Chepstow with his wife and two young children. His main interests are walking, travel and spending time with his family.

Colin joined ActEd in 1999 and currently teaches Subjects CT2, ST5, SA5 and SA6. After obtaining a First Class degree in Mathematics and Natural Philosophy from the University of Glasgow, he joined Scottish Mutual, then Scottish Amicable, as a fund manager, where he completed the actuarial examinations in 1989. He then worked for the Bank for International Settlements in Basel, Switzerland from 1991 until he joined ActEd.

Colin enjoys squash, golf, walking and playing the piano in his spare time.

Mark Mitchell

Mark joined ActEd in 2007 and currently teaches CT1, CT4 and CT5. He graduated from Cambridge University in 1999 with a degree in Mathematics. He spent the early part of his career at Mercer Human Resource Consulting in Leeds, where he qualified as an actuary in 2003. He has since worked for Scottish Widows in Edinburgh.

Mark enjoys travel, reading, visiting historic sites and going to the theatre.

Helen joined ActEd at the start of 2000 and currently teaches Subjects CA1, CA3, ST3 and ST4. After obtaining a PhD in Applied Mathematics from Exeter University in 1992, Helen joined Sun Life in Bristol as an actuarial student. She completed the actuarial examinations in 1997, and subsequently worked for Friends Provident as the marketing Actuary.

Helen enjoys dancing, horse-riding and walking in her spare time.

Justine joined ActEd in July 2003 and currently teaches ST4 and SA4. Justine graduated in mathematics with economics from the University of Sussex in 1987. Justine worked in the retirement practice at Mercer Human Resource Consulting from 1987 until she joined ActEd in 2003. Justine qualified as an Actuary in 1995 and from 1997 was appointed as Scheme Actuary to a variety of pension schemes.

Justine is married to Ian and they have two daughters, Sophie and Lucy. Justine enjoys dancing, running, reading with her book club and playing with her children.

John joined ActEd in May 2002. He teaches Subjects CT4, CT5 and CT8. John graduated from Warwick University in 1999 and worked for Canada Life for three years.

John recently caught the travelling bug having escaped work for 8 months to tour the world and loves all adventure from abseiling to bungy jumping (he has recently started training to get a sky-diver licence). He also enjoys running, playing football and other sports, watching Everton, going to international football tournaments, music gigs, the theatre or the pub!

Ian joined ActEd in 2000. He currently teaches Subjects CA3, CA1, ST3, SA3 and Exam Skills. Ian graduated from Kent University in 1987 with a Mathematics degree. He started his actuarial career with Prudential, completing his exams in 1996. He has also worked for a London Market reinsurer.

Ian spends most of his spare time flying light aircraft and drinking wine, although not at the same time.

Anna joined ActEd in 2005 and is currently teaching CT7 and CA1. After graduating from Nottingham University in 2000 with a First Class degree in Mathematics, she joined Norwich Union Healthcare in Southampton, where she lives. She completed the exams in 2004.

Anna enjoys running (anything from 10Ks to marathons!), travelling the world and walking with her black labrador Charlie.

Mark joined ActEd in 2007 and currently teaches SA2. Mark graduated with a mathematics degree from Oxford University in 1992. He then qualified as an actuary while working at Norwich Union. Before joining ActEd Mark was a lecturer at Heriot-Watt University where he completed his PhD in the use of options for with-profits policies.

Mark is married to Wenyi and they have a young son called Matthew. Mark enjoys motor racing and fossil collecting.

David Wilmot

In 1986 David graduated from Warwick University with First Class honours in Pure Mathematics and has subsequently worked for the HBOS group, Clerical Medical and The Equitable Life. He became a Fellow of the Institute of Actuaries in 1992 and worked initially in product development. Having subsequently headed up a large customer service operation David chose to re-focus his career in 2001 by moving into training and subsequently joined BPP in 2002. He is a director of BPP Professional Education which offers study support to students of the Society of Actuaries in the USA. David is currently undertaking an MSc in Organisational Development.

David’s interests include psychology, the cinema, audio-visual technology, music of all kinds, singing, traveling and motorbikes.

Margaret joined ActEd in September 2001. She graduated in economics and statistics from the University of Southampton before completing a PGCE at the University of London. She has also gained an MSc in Advanced Educational and Social Research Methods from the Open University. Since 1977 she has been teaching economics, business studies, maths and critical thinking at a number of colleges, most recently at Worcester Sixth Form College. Margaret teaches Subjects CT1, CT2, CT3, CT7 and CA3.

Margaret is married with two children and in her spare time enjoys walking, cycling, music and the theatre.

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