First Actuarial has appointed Gavin Thorn as a financial wellbeing consultant.
Thorn joins from Aon where he worked for six years. In this role he delivered financial wellbeing services and coaching to employees of corporate clients.
He has also worked for Fidelus, in an employee benefits consultancy role which included financial education on pensions. Thorn has also worked for Mercer as an employee benefits consultant and Standard Life in a corporate pensions role.
First Actuarial says this appointment is part of its expansion of its financial wellbeing team. First Actuarial’s head of financial wellbeing Catherine Lockyer says: “More and more employers are recognising the need to make their employee benefits really work for their people. And they see the huge impact of financial education and support on wellbeing in their workforce. At First Actuarial, we are building up our services and growing our team so we can meet even more of this demand.”
Thorn adds: “Financial wellbeing is a real growth area and a hot topic for employers. It’s transitioning from pension-based support to full financial guidance, with increased use of online tools. But while technology is important, there’s no substitute for sitting down with someone, discussing their circumstances, and suggesting ways to help them. At First Actuarial, this human element always comes first.”
