Home Portfolio Underwriting Analyst

Job Title: Home Portfolio Analyst

Location: Leicester / Bexhill / London

Hybrid: Expected in the office once a week

Welcome to Hastings Direct From our Group HR Director Pam Angel

Were a digital insurance provider with ambitious plans to become The Best and Biggest in the UK market. Weve made huge investments in our data and tech capabilities over the past few years along with nurturing our 4Cs culture. Were proud of the journey were on as a company and know that our continued success will rely on the contribution of our talented colleagues.

We provide insurance for over four million customers but we know theres even bigger opportunity out there. The fact youre now reading this job advert means weve tempted you to find out more about #lifeatHD we really hope you like what you see and youll join us to share in the success of the exciting chapter that lies ahead.

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

Role

The Underwriting Portfolio Analyst will work with the Portfolio Underwriting Manager with the aim of delivering our profit and growth targets for home initially through launching in to three new segments of business; Contents only buildings only and mid net worth and subsequently through the regular analysis of our existing risk appetite.

Accountabilities

• Support the Portfolio Underwriting Manager in developing a plan and driving forward the launch into the new portfolio segments for home underwriting and with the Technical Underwriters owning all Underwriting aspects of these segments.

• Support the Portfolio Underwriting Manager in implementing the mid to long term Portfolio Underwriting strategy for the new segments portfolio.

• Through regular monitoring and rigorous analysis continuously strive to identify opportunities to expand and contract underwriting footprint to maximise growth and improve profitability.

• Analysing various data sources (including loss policy quote and market data) to identify opportunities to improve our Underwriting.

• Developing & delivering new insight including the integration of new data new innovative techniques and ways of working

• Working closely with Actuarial Data Science Risk Pricing Data Engineering Account Management Retail and Counter Fraud / Digital teams

• Representing the home team on various underwriting projects to generate value for the wider business

• Ensure that we are meeting customers fair and reasonable expectations and provide fair outcomes for our customers.

Essential

• Comfortable working with and analysing numerical/statistical data.

• Proficiency in Python and SQL.

• Collaborates well with colleagues from own team and other teams.

• Good communication skills both written and verbal.

• Knowledge of the personal lines insurance market; but other backgrounds will be considered including non-insurance backgrounds.

Personal Attributes

• Enthusiastic positive attitude

• Collaborates well with colleagues from own team and other teams

• Confidence to express thoughts and views

• Appetite to learn new skills

The interview process:

Our interview process involves the below:

• Recruiter screening call

• Intro with Hiring manager

• Interview with hiring team Case study round

As a Disability Confident employer were committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are fully inclusive what this means to you is if youre applying for a job with us youll 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 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

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

Theres more! 25 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 youll 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 youll be helping to drive our growth so in return well 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 well 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.

If you are interested in any other positions at Hasting Direct you can view our live vacancy list via our carers page. Link below:

Careers

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.

At Hastings Direct were 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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