Hymans Robertson has promoted Michael Abramson and Emma McWilliam to equity member roles.
The firm said that Abramson provides advice within the area of risk transfer, focussing on de-risking strategies for DB pension schemes and on the transfer of pension scheme risk to insurance companies. Meanwhile, McWilliam leads the firm’s insurance and financial services business and has been with Hymans Robertson since 2015.
John Dickson, senior partner at Hymans Robertson said: “I’m thrilled to announce the news that Michael Abramson and Emma McWilliam have accepted our invitation to become equity members. Diversity and depth of expertise sit at the heart of Hymans Robertson. The appointments are excellent news for the firm as they both bring an additional injection of talent, energy and ability to the already outstanding member group.”
He added: “Michael and Emma have already each made a rich contribution to the markets they work in and the firm’s success. The partnership structure at Hymans Robertson lies at the very heart of our identity and these appointments emphasise our confidence in, the long-term future of our firm.”
Abramson joined Hymans Robertson in 2018 from Prudential, where he ran its bulk annuity business, prior to that he held senior roles in Legal & General’s bulk annuity business. He currently advises a number of trustees and sponsors of the largest UK pension schemes on de-risking strategies and has led many of the largest buy-ins and buy-outs to date, from both the pension scheme and insurer perspective.
Meanwhile, McWilliam previously worked at Miliman and internationally at EY across the US, Europe. She has significant expertise within the bulk markets and has worked closely with insurers providing financial reporting. After serving for the past four years on Hymans Robertson’s Board, she now serves on Abelica Global’s Board, and the Court of the Worshipful Company of Actuaries.
