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Senior Home Actuarial & Data Science Manager

Hastings Direct
Bexhill
1 month ago
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Job Title:Senior Home Actuarial and Data Science Manager 

Location:Leicester / Bexhill – Please note, we offer fully remote working, provided you're able to travel to these locations occasionally.

Welcome to Hastings Direct

We’re a digital insurance provider with a clear strategy to become the best and biggest player in the UK market. As a company, we’ve made huge investments in our technology, pricing, data and analytics capabilities over the past few years, along with nurturing our 4Cs culture and substantial investment in our people. And as a Finance team, we're doing exactly the same – building a market leading finance technology platform, investing in our team and our approach to leadership development, with a real focus on commercially adding value to the business. 

The fact you’re now reading this job advert means we’ve tempted you to find out more about #lifeatHD. If you like what you see, we hope you'll consider joining our team.

We have high standards and understand some people may not apply for jobs unless they feel they tick every box. If you’re excited about joining us and think you have some of what we are looking for, even if you’re not 100% sure, we would love to hear from you.

Role overview 

We are looking for a highly capable and collaborative Senior Pricing Manager to drive the development of advanced data science solutions that support Hastings’ market-leading pricing strategies for Home insurance products. 

This role leads a mixed team of Actuaries and Data Scientists, working together to develop peril models, feeder models, and risk scores that underpin pricing and underwriting decisions across our Home insurance portfolio.

The team plays a critical role in supporting the growth of our Buildings Only, Contents Only, and Combined (Buildings + Contents) offerings, ensuring each is priced accurately and competitively. 

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage a cross-functional team of Actuaries and Data Scientists, fostering collaboration and innovation in the development of pricing models and risk-based analytics. 

Oversee the creation and refinement of peril models, feeder models, and risk scores to support pricing and underwriting strategies for our Home book. 

Drive the expansion and success of single cover products, and alternative pricing strategies, ensuring they are as robust and competitive as our combined product. 

Collaborate closely with stakeholders across Underwriting, Pricing, and Account Management to ensure models are aligned with business needs and regulatory expectations. 

Mentor and support team members in their technical and professional development. 

Champion the use of modern machine learning techniques to enhance traditional actuarial approaches and deliver commercial value. 

Communicate complex modelling outcomes to senior stakeholders and influence decision-making across the business. 

Mentor and develop team members, fostering a culture of curiosity, collaboration, and continuous improvement. 

Essential skills/experience:

Strong technical modelling skills, with experience in both traditional actuarial methods and modern machine learning. 

Proven track record of delivering commercial value through data science in an insurance context. 

Deep understanding of home insurance pricing, including peril-based modelling and funding considerations. Experience in other general insurance lines of business will also be considered. 

Demonstrated ability to work across functions and influence stakeholders at all levels. 

Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into business-relevant insights and influence across functions 

The interview process:

Our interview process involves the below: 

Recruiter screening call 

1st stage interview – Intro with Hiring Leader

2nd interview – case study round with hiring leaders

As a Disability Confident employer, we’re committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are fully inclusive – what this means to you is if you’re applying for a job with us, you’ll have fair access to support and adjustments throughout your recruitment journey. We also welcome applications through the Disability Confident Scheme (DCS).For more information on the DCS, please visit our inclusive business page on our careers website

Benefits:in addition to a competitive salary and £5k car allowance you will also receive…

Flexible working– we champion a flexible hybrid working approach – please speak to your recruiter to discuss in more detail

Competitive bonus scheme- all colleagues are eligible for our annual 4Cs performance bonus

Physical wellbeing– as a Band 4 colleague, Hastings pay for you to receive private medical Insurance (also known as PMI). This gives you flexibility and convenience to see a specialist or consultant and allows you to decide when and where you will be seen

Financial wellbeing– as well as providing you with 4x your salary with our life assurance cover, income protection at no extra cost, and matched pension contributions up to 10%, we are proud to provide you with an award winning package which includes – discounts, cashback, free independent mortgage advice and free access to financial wellbeing support

Mental wellbeing programme– we have the thrive mental health app, our colleague assistance programme available 24/7, our own in-house mental health first aiders, support groups and a dedicated team to make sure we are covering your needs

There's more!– 27 days annual leave + bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell one of your weeks, access to our health care cash back plans, dental plans, discounted health assessments, Cycle to work and tech schemes, discounted and free onsite facilities, social events throughout the year and much more ….

Join us and you’ll find a different way of doing things. We call it the 4Cs. We focus on getting it right for our colleagues, customers, company and community. As one of our colleagues, you’ll be helping to drive our growth, so in return, we’ll give you all the support, training and development you need. Our 4Cs principles are simple: we believe by creating the right culture for our colleagues and giving them the right tools to do their job, we’ll deliver good outcomes for every customer, helping us to grow the company profitably and sustainably and allowing us to invest in the communities we serve.

At Hastings Direct, we’re committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, we encourage you to be open with us. Our recruitment team is here to provide the support you need to ensure a fair and accessible experience for all.

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