At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a high-performing pricing team and develop advanced pricing strategies.
- Company: Dynamic company focused on innovative pricing solutions in the motor sector.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional growth opportunities, and a collaborative work environment.
- Other info: Opportunity to influence key business decisions and collaborate with senior stakeholders.
- Why this job: Shape pricing strategies and make impactful decisions in a leadership role.
- Qualifications: Strong analytical skills and experience in developing statistical pricing models.
The predicted salary is between 65000 - 80000 £ per year.
We’re looking for a highly skilled and people-focused Head of Pricing (Motor) to play a pivotal role in shaping our pricing strategy and capability. In this leadership position, you’ll combine deep analytical expertise with commercial insight to drive trading performance, lead the development of advanced pricing models, and influence key business decisions. You’ll be responsible for motivating and developing a high-performing team, translating strategic objectives into actionable pricing initiatives, and collaborating with senior stakeholders across the business to deliver sustainable, data‑driven outcomes.
Main Responsibilities
- Lead, motivate, and develop a high‑performing pricing team, ensuring delivery of objectives and continuous professional growth.
- Translate business objectives into clear pricing strategies, activities, and projects that drive commercial performance.
- Oversee and provide direction on advanced pricing analysis, including forecasting, optimisation, and predictive modelling.
- Monitor trading performance, risk mix, and loss metrics, making informed decisions on priorities and pricing actions.
- Collaborate with senior stakeholders across underwriting, finance, claims, and operations to influence decision‑making and secure approvals.
- Ensure all pricing models and activities meet regulatory requirements and fair value standards, acting as a key governance lead.
Skills and Experience
- Strong analytical capability, supported by a numerical degree or equivalent experience, with the ability to interpret complex data and drive insight.
- Proven experience developing and deploying statistical pricing models (e.g. GLMs, GBMs or similar techniques).
- Demonstrable leadership experience, with the ability to manage, coach, and develop high‑performing technical teams.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with experience influencing senior decision‑makers.
- Strong data manipulation and technical skills, with experience using tools such as SQL, Python, SAS or pricing software (e.g. Radar, Emblem).
- Solid understanding of governance, regulatory requirements, and fair value considerations within pricing environments.
Head of Pricing - Motor in Reigate employer: Ageas
As a leading employer in the insurance sector, we offer a dynamic work environment in Reigate that fosters innovation and collaboration. Our commitment to employee development is reflected in our robust training programmes and opportunities for career advancement, ensuring that you can grow alongside a high-performing team. With a focus on data-driven decision-making and a culture that values diverse perspectives, we empower our employees to make a meaningful impact in shaping our pricing strategies.
