Data Analyst

ERS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialist motor insurer is seeking an analytical professional to support underwriting with data insights and performance metrics. This role involves developing analytical tools, reviewing management information, and collaborating with various teams within the organization. Candidates should have experience with data analysis, SQL, and PowerBI, and demonstrate strong communication skills. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, agile environment focused on empowerment and collaboration.

Benefits

Competitive Benchmarked Salary

Generous Holiday Allowance

Discretionary Bonus Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Annual Holiday Buy

Salary Sacrifice Benefits

Annual Benefits Reviews

Professional Development

Qualifications

• Experience working with structured and unstructured data.
• Ability to analyze and derive insights from data.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain data assets and analytical tools.
• Provide insights to track product performance.
• Conduct regular reviews of Management Information.

Skills

Data analysis

SQL

PowerBI

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team player

Job description

Overview

IQUW is a speciality (re)insurer at Lloyd’s (Syndicate 1856) underwriting a diverse range of Property, Commercial and Speciality (re)insurance products from Cargo and Marine to Political Violence, Terror and War. We combine data, intelligent automation and human expertise to make smart decisions, fast.

About us

ERS is the UK's largest specialist motor insurer with an A+ rating. We recognise that for some, motor insurance is more than just a must-have; it's a way of taking care of what stands at the heart of their passion or livelihood. For those people, standard insurance isn't enough. That's why we work exclusively with motor insurance brokers to help get under the skin of the most difficult insurance risks, helping build products to meet their customer’s needs.

The role

The Analytics (UW) team is responsible for providing analytical support to Underwriting to help manage the performance of a portfolio of products at ERS. The team own the production of the regular dashboards and datasets used for deep dive analysis, ensuring best practice data standards. The role holder has responsibility to monitor and report on the financial and underwriting performance of the ERS product portfolio and provide general analytical support to the UW team to help manage the portfolio.

They will work closely with the Claims, Underwriting, Pricing, and IT teams as well as other stakeholders across the business, so it is important they are comfortable in owning processes and are able to develop strong business relationships.

Working in a fast paced, agile environment, this role offers you the ability to influence change with exposure to the Senior Management team.

Our group thrives on four core values: Empowerment, Collaboration, Drive, and Inclusivity.

We're all about encouraging initiative and valuing each member's contributions, fostering teamwork for innovative solutions, staying motivated to achieve our goals, and ensuring everyone feels respected and valued. Together, we create a supportive and dynamic environment where everyone can flourish.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain data assets and analytical tools to support the business.
• Provision of data and insights to track product performance, manage risk appetite and make trading decisions.
• Conduct regular review of Management Information (MI), highlighting areas of concern and business opportunity to help shape the longer-term strategic goals for the proposition.
• Own the regular Production of monthly Underwriting performance packs, which include analysis and commentary of key trends and data-led change recommendations.
• Support financial planning and help track key indicators of performance against the business plan.
• Support the implementation of best practice (data / analysis) standards across the team.

The above duties and responsibilities are not an exhaustive list and you may be required to undertake any other reasonable duties compatible with your experience and competencies. This description may be varied from time to time to reflect changing business requirements.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• Experience working with a range of data types, including structured and unstructured data.
• Experience in using a range of software applications for data analysis, including SQL & PowerBI.
• Ability to organise, analyse and draw appropriate insight from data when answering a specific problem.
• Works with structure and able to produce work in a timely manner.
• Articulate and numerate, paying attention to detail and accuracy.
• Team player who brings out the best in others.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build and maintain value adding relationships.

Benefits

• Competitive Benchmarked Salary: Ensuring fair compensation aligned with industry standards.
• Generous Holiday Allowance: 25 days of holiday each year.
• Discretionary Bonus Scheme: Rewarding exceptional performance.
• Employee Assistance Programme: Providing support for personal and professional challenges.
• Annual Holiday Buy: Option to purchase up to 3 additional days of holiday.
• Salary Sacrifice Benefits: Tax-efficient ways to access additional benefits.
• Annual Benefits Reviews: Regular evaluations to ensure the best offerings.
• Professional Development: Support for your Professional Qualifications, we’re committed to your professional growth and will support you every step of the way.

Additional information

A full job description can be seen here .