Hymans Robertson, a pensions and financial services consultancy, has announced the promotion of Tom Caron to Operations Lead of its Risk Transfer team.
In this role, Caron will have operational responsibility for the team, leading on resourcing, people development, knowledge sharing, and regulatory compliance. He will also continue to provide advice to trustees and sponsors on their risk transfer projects.
Caron joined Hymans Robertson in July 2019 and most recently served as an Actuarial Consultant, working with trustees and companies of defined benefit (DB) schemes, with a particular focus on risk transfer.
Throughout his tenure at the firm, he has contributed to a wide range of transactions of varying scale and complexity, playing a key role in helping clients achieve their long-term strategic objectives. The total value of transactions he has worked on amounts to £3.5 billion.
Caron commented, “Being part of this fast-paced and dynamic Risk Transfer team here at Hymans has always been incredibly rewarding, I’m excited to step into this role at a time when the market is evolving more rapidly than ever. With both newer insurers and established providers expanding capacity, the opportunities for schemes of all sizes continues to grow.
“A central part of our approach is maintaining a strong focus on member experience. My role will be to continue to strengthen the team’s operational capabilities, to maintain the focus on members and to ensure high quality execution remains at the heart of every transaction. I’m committed to leading the team’s operations as we help trustees, sponsors and members navigate this expanding market.”
James Mullins, Partner and Risk Transfer Specialist, Hymans Robertson, said, “Tom’s progression into the Operations Lead role is at a crucial moment as we head into what we expect to be an unprecedented year for the market. In a landscape where insurers are increasing their appetite, Tom’s skillset aligns perfectly with the strategic direction of our team.
“He has consistently shown outstanding commitment, technical expertise and a genuine drive to help clients achieve their long‑term goals. With the market also placing greater emphasis on member experience and administrative readiness, Tom’s new role will help ensure we continue delivering the high‑quality, reliable outcomes that trustees and sponsors rely on. His experience across a wide range of transactions, including some of the market’s most significant deals, makes him exceptionally well placed to take on this expanded responsibility. I’m confident that, with Tom in this role, our team is exceptionally well positioned for the year ahead.”
