Hymans Roberston has made two senior appointments to its LGPS team. It has appointed Rob Bill to be head of LGPS actuarial and Robbie McInroy as head of LGPS client consulting — co-ordinating across all service lines provided in the LGPS market.
Both are already partners in Hymans Robertson. These appointments follow on from Catherine McFadyen’s recent appointment as head of pensions at the pensions and financial services consultancy.
Bill has worked with a variety of UK local government clients as a fund actuary and liaises with national LGPS stakeholders on current actuarial issues. In recent years, he has also led the development of Hymans Robertson’s actuarial propositions to meet the requirements of an ever-evolving LGPS. In his new role, he will work closely with existing leads Susan Black, head of LGPS governance, administration and project (GAP) services and Iain Campbell, gead of LGPS investment.
McInroy is fund actuary to several LGPS funds and has been leading the firms LGPS consulting proposition for some time. His wider focus is working with client teams, LGPS funds and other stakeholders to ensure Hymans Robertson meets market needs and delivers a comprehensive offering to the LGPS.
Commenting on his new role Bill says: “Hymans Robertson has advised local authorities on their pension provision for over 100 years, so I’m delighted to take on this role and lead our long-term, committed, actuarial support for the LGPS.
“At a time of close government attention, and upcoming valuations in a new funding environment, our team’s tailored advice, exceptional service and thought leadership will help LGPS clients navigate these challenges and continue to efficiently and effectively provide retirement benefits to the millions of LGPS members.”
McInroy adds: “My focus will be on listening to the LGPS funds, and stakeholders, to ensure our services and solutions continue to provide market-leading advice and support.
“Through this period of government attention, I look forward to working closely with Rob, Iain, Susan and our teams to support the continued development of this thriving scheme to deliver for members, employers and local communities.”
