Steven Haberman

Steven Haberman is a Professor of Actuarial Science at Bayes Business School, City, University of London. He has held senior leadership roles, including Deputy Dean, Director, and Dean of Bayes Business School until 2015. Prior to this, he was Dean of the School of Mathematics (1995–2002). His academic journey began at the University of Cambridge (BA in Mathematics), followed by PhD and DSc in Actuarial Science from City University. He has served as a Lecturer in Actuarial Science since 1974 and worked part-time at the Government Actuary's Department (1986–2006). He is a Fellow of the Institute of Actuaries and Royal Statistical Society.

Research focuses on mortality modeling (e.g., the Renshaw-Haberman model), longevity risk, pensions, and annuities. He has authored/co-authored 5 books and over 180 papers, and edited journals like Journal of Pension Economics and Finance. Awards include an honorary doctorate from the University of Haifa (2018) and research prizes from the Institute of Actuaries.

He has supervised 33 doctoral students and served on professional bodies like the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries and the Financial Reporting Council’s Board for Actuarial Standards. Current roles include Editor-in-Chief of Risks and Chair of the Board of Governors of the London Foundation for Banking and Finance.