Associate Underwriting MI Analyst

We’re 1st Central, a market-leading insurance company utilising smart data and technology at pace. Rapid growth has been based on giving our 1.4 million customers exactly what they want: great value insurance with an excellent service. And that’s the same for our colleagues too; we won Insurance Employer of the Year at the British Insurance Awards 2024 and our Glassdoor score is pretty mega too!

Are you confident working with data and turning it into meaningful insights? Do you have a background in a numerical subject, strong analytical skills, and experience using tools like Power BI? We’re looking for someone who can model data effectively, create clear reports, and communicate findings in a way that supports smart decision-making. If that sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!

We’re looking for an Associate Underwriting MI Analyst to join our Underwriting & Assurance team in our Haywards Heath, West Sussex office.

The Underwriting & Assurance Team are tasked with using analytics and insight to drive the ongoing optimisation of the 1st Central Group underwriting footprint, and the monitoring of underwriting performance, to support the delivery of profit and volume targets for the business.

In this role you’ll work within a small team to create and disseminate high quality Management Information and Performance reports to the Underwriting pillar and wider business.

We’re all about people and we’re passionate about continuous improvement, so you’ll share your thoughts with the team to continually progress our methods and team knowledge.

Core skills we’re looking for to succeed in the role:

• A degree in a relevant Numerical subject
• Strong analytical skills
• Experience using Power BI or a similar Data Visualisation platform
• Data modelling experience, with ability to create and present reports

What’s involved:

• Contribute to the development and maintenance of the Underwriting Performance Monitoring Suite of MI reports, through creation of new Underwriting reports and enhancing existing reporting functionality.
• Produce and publish BAU reports to agreed regular refresh schedule to ensure timely business decision making.
• Produce ad-hoc performance monitoring analysis to answer specific business challenges or surface issues/opportunities for action within team or wider pillar.
• Create and maintain reporting and underlying data models using tools such as Power BI, Databricks, SAS, SQL
• Ensure reporting requirements are clearly captured from business stakeholders (both within team and across wider business)
• Maintain MI best practice, including change control process, and adhere to high quality coding standards and documentation.
• Ensure Underwriting Management Information is produced with a level of quality to enable accurate business decision making.
• Comply with the requirements, and act in accordance with, the Group Code of Conduct and Fitness and Propriety policies at all times
• Ensure compliance with Company Policies, Values and guidelines and other relevant standards/ regulations at all times,
• Proactively own personal development – researching and learning about new tools, techniques, and data sources which may benefit the team, under the guidance of the Underwriting MI Manager
• Any other reasonable duties

Experience & knowledge

• Experience in use of data visualisation tools such as PowerBI
• Knowledge of DAX and Power Query (M) desirable
• Experience with analytical programming languages and packages, such as Databricks, SAS, SQL
• Understanding of data analysis principles
• Knowledge of personal lines general insurance preferred
• Minimum 2:1 in a numerical undergraduate discipline
• Strong mathematical skills
• Good time management and organisation
• Strong problem-solving mindset, with the ability to adopt a logical approach to solving problems
• Data and statistical analysis skills preferred
• Strong IT skills (including ideally Excel, programming and data visualisation skills)
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written
• Logical thinker with solid reasoning ability
• Emphasis on attention to detail and accuracy
• Quick learner

Behaviours

• Aligned to the values of Ambition; Agility; Ownership; Collaboration
• Self-motivated and enthusiastic
• An organised and proactive approach
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
• A flexible approach and positive attitude
• Strives to drive business improvements to contribute to the success of the business

If you’d like to work for an award-winning employer in a fast-paced environment, apply now!

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