About us
We provide actuarial solutions, including financial risk analysis, modelling and advice, to support the UK public sector.
Who we are
The Government Actuary’s Department (GAD) is a non-ministerial government department within the UK Civil Service. Established in 1919, we provide independent actuarial advice and analysis to the UK government, devolved administrations, local authorities and the wider public sector. We are trusted experts in risk, finance and modelling across government.
What we do
We deliver impartial, high-quality actuarial advice, analysis and modelling, helping government and public sector clients navigate complexity, manage risk and make informed decisions. Our work supports some of the UK’s most significant financial commitments and policy challenges in the following areas:
- Workforce and retirement
- Societal challenges
- Insurance and market failure
- Assurance and financial risk
Please visit About Our Services to find out more about what we do.
How we help
Our multidisciplinary teams of actuaries, analysts and specialist consultants bring expertise in pensions, investment, insurance, financial risk, climate risk, social security, workforce planning, disaster risk, data analytics and health and social care. We work collaboratively with our clients to provide innovative, tailored solutions that enhance policy impact and are value for money. We offer:
- Public sector insight: As part of government, we understand public service priorities, finances and the unique challenges our clients face.
- Collaborative approach: Working with us is easy, whether through consultancy, secondments, embedded support or board-level expertise, and you don’t need to tender for our services.
- Professional quality: Accredited under the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries’ Quality Assurance Scheme, we have a commitment to the highest professional and ethical standards.
- Proven expertise: With over a century of experience, we combine technical excellence with innovation and a strong professional ethos across our specialist fields.
- Cost-effective and impartial: We operate on a not-for-profit basis, focusing on public value, not profit.
Our vision and our 2030 Strategy
Our vision is to be bold and trusted partners on risk and finance, enhancing decision-making for lasting benefits to society. We are dedicated to supporting better decisions, unlocking value for government and facilitating lasting benefits for society as a whole.
For more information on how we look to achieve this, please see our 2030 Strategy.
Contact us (enquiries@gad.gov.uk) to discuss how GAD can support your organisation. It’s easy to work with us, and our clients consistently rate us highly for our service and impact.
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