The Acorn Group is one of the fastest growing insurance businesses in the UK, delivering specialists motor insurance products through a unique and integrated model. With over £700m in GWP and exceptional performance in a highly competitive market, we’re on a mission to become the UK’s leading specialist motor insurer.
We’re looking for outstanding pricing talent to join our high-performing Pricing team. You’ll have the opportunity to shape our pricing sophistication, implement innovative data science techniques and make a real impact in a business where your input truly matters.
As a Pricing Actuary, you will play a pivotal role in the delivery of pricing strategy and innovation across Private Car, Telematics, Commercial Vehicle, and Taxi products. Working with a small team of expert actuaries and data scientists you’ll help drive business- critical decisions using advanced statistical and machine learning models.
Job Title: Pricing Actuary
Location: Liverpool or London on a hybrid basis
Salary: £Competitive DOE
Working hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5:30pm
What you will be doing:
- Build statistical and machine learning models to enhance risk cost and profitability predictions
- Conduct data analysis to support segmentations, performance monitoring and modelling enhancements
- Identify and implement innovative solutions for pricing and policy growth
- Present insights and solutions clearly to senior stakeholders
- Contribute to our dynamic and fast-paced pricing roadmap
What we are looking for:
- A background in statistical, data science or actuarial roles
- Proficiency in Python for data handling and predictive modelling
- 2+ years UK motor pricing experience, ideally building GBMs
- Solid understanding of GI pricing, GLMs and machine learning techniques
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate technical detail for non-technical stakeholders
- A proven ability to deliver pricing initiatives with tangible results
- Independent thinker, self-starter and a problem solver
- A mathematical degree with strong academic performance is desirable
- Bonus: Experience with Emblem, Radar, Radar Live, or Databricks
Grow with Acorn
AtAcorn Insurance,we’reproud of our Liverpool roots — and even prouder of how farwe’vecome. As part of theAcorn Group, we bring over 40 years of specialist insuranceexpertiseto the table. From humble beginnings,we’vegrown into a national leader, now employing1,700+ people across the UKandreached a milestone £750 millionin total value of insurance policies written in 2024.
We’regrowing fast, with new opportunitiesemergingevery week.That growth islargely dueto the values we share:
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🦏We run through walls for our customers and each other
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🐐We challenge the status quo
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🐧We succeed when we help those around us succeed
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🐆We decide quickly when the smart thing to do is use our judgement
Benefits:
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🌴A maximum of35 days’ holiday(dependingon role and tenure)including bank holidays,withadditionalbuy/sell options
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🧠24/7 mental health support& free counsellingavailable
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☝Grow with us:Through career fairs, leadership programs, and learning on the go!
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💸Flexible benefits, includingearly accesstosalaryviaour internal platform
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🏡Hybrid working optionsto support work-life balance and individual needs
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🎉Recognition awards, social events & more
Our Commitment to ourcolleague’s:
Thesearen’tjust words —they’rethe principles we live by. Andwe’reproud to back them up with real action, earning recognition and accreditation from leading organisations that share our commitment to people and growth:
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🧠Mindful Employer– championing mental health andwellbeing
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♿Disability Confident Level 1 & 2– creating accessible, inclusive opportunities
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🌸Menopause Friendly accredited– supporting every stage of life
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🎖️Armed Forces Covenant signatory– honouring those who serve
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🎖️Armed Forces Defence employer recognition scheme- Supportingthose who serve
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🏆Great Places to Work2024/25– fostering an engaging and positive workplace culture
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📈Best Place to Work for Development– proud to be investing in people’s future
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👩💼Best Place to Work for Women– breaking down barriers to women's career progression
Ifyou’relooking for a company with a strong culture, real career progression, and a people-first approach — all rooted in the heart of Liverpool —Grow withAcorn.
A Few Things to Know Before You Apply
We’rereally excitedthatyou’reconsidering joining Acorn! To help everything go smoothly, here are a couple of things to keep in mind:
If your application is successful, we willcommencerelevant employment checks prior to youcommencingemployment with us. These will include a standard criminal record check and an insolvency register check.
🌍Visa RequirementsBecauseour training is quitecomprehensive,we can only consider applicants who haveat least one yearremainingon their Graduate or Post-Study Work visa.At the moment,we’renot able to offer visa sponsorship.
💬We’reHere to Support YouWe’recommitted to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where everyone canflourish. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process—or onceyou’repart of the team—just let us know. Whetherit’sflexible hours, adapted equipment, or a bit of extra support,we’llwork with you to make sure you can do your best work.
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