Associate Underwriting in Manchester

Associate Underwriting & Assurance 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 **** and our Glassdoor score is pretty mega too
Are you someone who enjoys working with numbers and solving problems?
Do you have a strong analytical mindset and a background in a numerical subject?
Are you naturally curious and always looking for better ways to approach challenges?
If so, we\’d love to hear from you
We\’re looking for an
Associate Underwriting & Assurance Analyst
to join our
Underwriting & Assurance team
either based in our
Salford Quays, Manchester
or
Haywards Heath, West Sussex
offices.
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 contribute to and support various projects in these areas and to produce analysis to support the team\’s wider objectives.
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
A problem solving mindset
What\’s involved:
Support the ongoing development and optimisation of the Underwriting Footprint across First Central\’s Motor and Home products
Produce analysis and explore statistical techniques to assess benefit and business impact of proposed changes to Underwriting Footprint including opportunities for profitable growth/expansion and to address any segments of performance concern
Utilise relevant data sources and tools/packages, e.g. SAS, SQL, Databricks, RADAR, to produce high quality analysis
Explore sources of third party data enrichment and assess opportunities to enhance Underwriting Footprint controls
Produce ad-hoc performance analysis to support timely business decision making
Collaborate with colleagues within team and across wider business, including Technical Underwriters, Pricing and Retail teams, to ensure initiatives are aligned with company objectives as well as customer and regulatory outcomes
Assist with deployment of Underwriting Footprint rate changes
Help to identify opportunities for improvement and refinement within Underwriting criteria or processes, and surface these to the appropriate stakeholders
Support the ongoing Internal monitoring of the Reinsurance Programme and monitoring of Competitor Underwriting activity
Proactively own personal development – researching and learning about new tools, techniques, and data sources which may benefit the team, under the guidance of the Head of Underwriting Analytics and other team colleagues
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
Any other reasonable duties
Experience & knowledge
Experience with analytical programming languages and packages, such as SAS, SQL, Databricks
Experience with RADAR beneficial, but not essential.
Knowledge of statistical methods and analytical techniques
Knowledge of personal lines general insurance preferred
Strong commercial acumen
Minimum 2:1 in a numerical undergraduate discipline
Strong mathematical skills
Good time management and organisation skills
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 Excel and ideally programming skills)
Good communication skills, both verbal and written
Logical thinker with solid reasoning ability
Commercially focussed
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
Are you the person we\’re looking for?
If so, we look forward to hearing from you.
Apply today
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What can we do for you?
People first.
Always.
We\’re passionate about our colleagues and know the best people deserve an extraordinary working environment.
We owe it to them so that\’s what we offer.
Our workplaces are energetic, inspirational, supportive.
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Intrigued?
Our Talent team can tell you everything you need to know about what we want and what we\’re offering, so feel free to get in touch.
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