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Technical Pricing Manager

Hastings Direct
Bexhill
9 months ago
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We're a digital insurance provider with ambitious plans to become The Best and Biggest in the UK market. We've made huge investments in our data and tech capabilities over the past few years, along with nurturing our 4Cs culture.
We're proud of the journey we're on as a company and know that our continued success will rely on the contribution of our talented colleagues.
We provide insurance for over three million customers, but we know there's even bigger opportunity out there. The fact you're now reading this job advert means we've tempted you to find out more about #lifeatHD - we really hope you like what you see, and you'll join us to share in the success of the exciting chapter that lies ahead.
This role is within a combined team of Actuaries and Data Scientists championing the adoption of the latest machine learning techniques to leverage powerful insights from vast amounts of customer and property information.
How you will make a difference

  • Leading a newly created home team of trainee actuaries & data scientists identifying and creating cutting-edge data assets and predictive models feeding into home insurance pricing
  • You will create and maintain analytical tools to support in the management of our home risk portfolio
  • Developing the best in-class models to predict claims outcomes and market prices
  • Engineering predictive new rating factors to be deployed into our new rating algorithms

Skills we would love you to have

  • Background working in a pricing or commercially focussed analytical role
  • Strong numeric and problem solving skills
  • Drive and motivations for emerging machine learning techniques and how these can be used within Underwriting & Pricing
  • Python experience or coding statistical methods in other languages
  • Great senior stakeholder management and communication skills
  • You will have a customer focus to both spot profit opportunities and do the right thing

What we offer
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.
Not to mention plenty of recognition and rewards, and the scope to voice your ideas and put them into practice.
Reward
Salary- Attractive salary based on experience + £5k car allowance (pay reviews also completed each year)
Flexible Working- We champion a flexible and hybrid working approach so please speak to your recruiter to discuss in more detail, including days in the office and at home.
Competitive Bonus Scheme- All colleagues are eligible for our annual 4Cs performance bonus, which is usually paid in March. The scheme is based on Hastings' performance against our business goals and your own personal performance.
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 and income protection at no extra cost, pension contribution match up to 10%, we are proud to provide you with an AWARD WINNING package which includes - discounts and cashback at everyday retailers and on our own products, fee free independent mortgage advice, and free access to financial wellbeing support.
Mental Wellbeing programme- At Hastings Direct we understand that mental health cannot not be scheduled, that's why we have a range of support to help you keep yourself well. 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 contracted 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 .
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.
We deliver good outcomes for our customers every time by providing great products at the right price with our simple and straightforward service. We treat customers like we want to be treated - fairly, respectfully and with their best interests at heart.

Hastings Group is an equal opportunities employer which means we treat people fairly. We welcome applications from all suitably skilled persons regardless of their gender, age, race, disability, ethnic background, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or marital/family status. Please also note that we have a thorough referencing process, which includes credit and criminal record checks.


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