Pricing Specialist

Auto & General; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Rewards platform

Work from home 2 days per week

Volunteer days

Parental leave

Learning and development

Job summary

Auto & General is seeking a Lifestyle Pricing Specialist in Brisbane to support end-to-end pricing of lifestyle insurance products (Motorcycle, Pet, Travel) through data analytics, modelling and implementation. You will report on pricing changes, perform data analysis, and collaborate with stakeholders to drive robust pricing decisions.

The role emphasizes data-driven insights, complex data manipulation, and working with pricing software to maintain portfolio profitability and accuracy.

Qualifications

• 7+ years general insurance industry experience.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving capability.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Programming knowledge (e.g. BigQuery, SAS, SQL, R, Python or similar).
• Experience with pricing software (e.g. Emblem, Radar, Earnix).
• Degree qualified in mathematics, actuarial studies or similar.

Responsibilities

• Understand sources of data, its limitations, and uses within the team.
• Efficiently manage and manipulate very large data sets.
• Validate external data assets and raise any issues with external data vendors.
• Evaluate alternative data sources for risk rating.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of data assets for the wider team.
• Analyse, interpret, and extrapolate data from a number of sources to resolve complex issues.
• Draw insights and provide recommendations on next steps.
• Implement complex rating changes and quantify the expected impact on the portfolio.
• Implement, test, and monitor live pricing changes and/or IT changes.
• Perform reviews of premium adequacy and make appropriate recommendations.
• Understand system limitations and impact on pricing changes.
• Peer review and provide quality feedback on risk rating and new pricing rules.
• Provide valuable advice and guidance to the business on data, analytics, and complex address/pricing issues.
• Explain technical work and communicate findings to senior management.
• Define requirements, create test plans, manage and sign-off testing for IT changes that impact pricing and address changes
• Perform other reasonable and relevant activities (e.g. data extracts, price queries, reinsurance analysis, compliance investigations) to meet operational requirements
• Adhere to all pricing policies and procedures
• Prepare and present complex papers for presentation to GMs, Directors or P&UW Committee

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

Mathematics or actuarial studies degree

Tools

BigQuery

SAS

SQL

R

Python

Job description

9 Sherwood Road, Toowong, QLD, 4066, Australia

Job Category

Insurance

Employee Type

Permanent (PERM)

Manage Others

No

3 Years

15 Years

Contact Name

Juliane Cortez

Contact Phone

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Contact Email

**************@autogeneral.com.au

The role

The Lifestyle Pricing Specialist will support the end-to-end pricing of our lifestyle insurance products (including Motorcycle, Pet, Travel) through best-in‑class data analytics, modelling and implementation.
A Lifestyle Pricing Specialist is responsible for a variety of work, including:

• Reporting
• Analysis
• We want to ensure our insurance pricing decisions are based on robust data‑driven analysis, whilst maintaining an attitude of collaboration, curiosity and fun.

Position Accountabilities

General

• Understand sources of data, its limitations, and uses within the team
• Efficiently manage and manipulate very large data sets
• Validate external data assets and raise any issues with external data vendors
• Evaluate alternative data sources for risk rating
• Assist with the development and maintenance of data assets for the wider team
• Analyse, interpret, and extrapolate data from a number of sources to resolve complex issues
• Draw insights and provide recommendations on next steps
• Implement complex rating changes and quantify the expected impact on the portfolio
• Implement, test, and monitor live pricing changes and/or IT changes
• Perform reviews of premium adequacy and make appropriate recommendations
• Understand system limitations and impact on pricing changes
• Peer review and provide quality feedback on risk rating and new pricing rules
• Provide valuable advice and guidance to the business on data, analytics, and complex address/pricing issues
• Explain technical work and communicate findings to senior management

Other

• Define requirements, create test plans, manage and sign-off testing for IT changes that impact pricing and address changes
• Perform other reasonable and relevant activities (e.g. data extracts, price queries, reinsurance analysis, compliance investigations) to meet operational requirements
• Adhere to all pricing policies and procedures
• Prepare and present complex papers for presentation to GMs, Directors or P&UW Committee

What experience you’ll bring

Qualifications and Experience

• 7+ years general insurance industry experience
• Proven analytical and problem-solving capability
• Excellent attention to detail
• Programming knowledge (e.g. BigQuery, SAS, SQL, R, Python or similar)
• Experience with pricing software (e.g. Emblem, Radar, Earnix)
• Degree qualified in mathematics, actuarial studies or similar

Location: Toowong

Close to a variety of public transport and easy parking options, the Toowong office has excellent end of trip facilities (including secure bike storage and showers), outdoor spaces and plenty of modern collaborative areas to work and connect with colleagues. Conveniently based at Toowong Village tower with views of the mountains and the Brisbane River, our location is only 4 km from the city and provides access to retail, restaurants and other amenities.

The benefits of working at A&G

• Be rewarded - we recognise high performance and reward our people for their hard work through bonuses and other perks.
• Access to A&G’s employee reward and recognition platform, powered by Rewards Gateway - Enjoy a wide range of benefits, including:
  • Personalised rewards and peer-to-peer recognition
  • Exclusive discounts and savings across more than 600 top retailers
  • A comprehensive recognition program that celebrates milestones and achievements—helping you feel valued every step of the way
• Work flexibility - with options to work from home two days per week.
• Options for leave - life happens, so we’ve got volunteer days, an additional paid ‘ME’ day, paid parental leave and the opportunity to purchase additional leave to cover all of the big stuff.
• Grow with us - we’ve got learning and professional development opportunities to suit everyone.
• Give back - our A&G Difference program gives you the power to change our community for the better through volunteering, fundraising and donation opportunities for causes that you’re passionate about.
• Take care of yourself - your wellbeing is important to us and our healthy mind and body hub, mental-health support and fitness discounts will help you be your best self.
• Celebrate the wins - we love sharing our successes and celebrating together - join us and you’ve got a