Mercer’s former chief actuary has been hired by Xafinity as it bids to bolster its pensions actuarial and consulting team.

Jonathan Bernstein joins Xafinity’s senior management team and will be responsible for building the growing client base and implementing Xafinity’s strategic business plan.

He will be based in the London and Reading offices.

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Mr Bernstein previously worked for 26 years at Mercer as a senior partner and chief actuary. His other roles included heading up the London office for the retirement business, and subsequently running all the offices in the south of England.

Jeff Hunt, managing director, Xafinity, said: “Jonathan is a leading figure in the actuarial profession and is renowned for his dedication and commitment to his work and the people he works with. We very much look forward to having him on board.”

Mr Bernstein said: “I am excited to be joining such a dynamic and innovative business which has grown strongly over the last couple of years and continues to do so. Xafinity’s range of differentiated solutions reflects their focus on helping trustees and sponsors meet the challenges of the current pensions environment.”