Home Pricing Developer - Radar

Direct Line Group; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the insurance industry seeks a professional to join their Pricing and Underwriting team in Leeds. The candidate will implement changes to the Radar rating algorithm and contribute to process enhancements while ensuring compliance and efficiency. Applicants should have a degree in Mathematics or Computer Science and familiarity with programming languages such as SQL and Python. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills are crucial for this role.

Benefits

Discounts on insurance

Health and dental options

Electric vehicle scheme

Generous holidays

Share schemes

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field is required.
• Experience in the Insurance industry is preferred.
• Familiarity with programming languages and tools such as SQL, SAS, Python, Tableau.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain the Radar Live rating engine for compliance and efficiency.
• Run comprehensive model testing for accuracy.
• Engage with stakeholders to ensure alignment and communicate risks.

Skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Analytical mindset

Education

Degree in Mathematics, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

SQL

SAS

Python

Tableau

Job description

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DLG is evolving. Across every facet of our business, our teams are embracing new opportunities and putting customers at the heart of everything they do. By joining them, you’ll have the opportunity to not just be recognised for your skills but encouraged to build upon them and empowered to do your absolute best.

Pricing and Underwriting is a complex field where historical data, geospatial information, and mathematical models meet talented analysts. Pricing our products involves balancing business goals with customer needs. Our Pricers and Underwriters are the best of the best, reducing risk and predicting future events to ensure our business continues to grow while providing the best prices for our consumers.

What you’ll be doing

As a valued team member, you’ll contribute to delivering the Home Insurance strategy by implementing changes to the Radar rating algorithm accurately and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Build, maintain, and monitor the Radar Live rating engine to ensure compliance, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Run and validate comprehensive model testing to verify all changes.
• Support process enhancements, including testing to improve efficiency while maintaining accuracy.
• Engage with stakeholders and the wider Pricing & Underwriting community through excellent spoken and written communication skills to ensure alignment.
• Contribute to departmental and group-wide objectives, strategies, and priorities.
• Adhere to Pricing and Underwriting Controls and Governance.
• Identify and manage risks, communicate issues promptly, and follow the company's risk framework.
• Develop your skills and knowledge to meet current and future business needs.
• Support the culture and core values of Direct Line Group through appropriate behaviours and actions.
• Assist with the Home Change Team’s Defect Management process, including diagnosis and implementation of fixes.

Our hybrid working model involves a mix of office and remote work, with colleagues spending at least 2 days a week in the office.

What you’ll need

• Degree or equivalent in Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Familiarity with programming languages and tools such as SQL, SAS, Python, Tableau (preferred).
• Experience in the Insurance industry (preferred).
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills and a team-oriented mindset.
• Good knowledge of IT principles and processes.
• Creative, passionate, inquisitive, and innovative nature.
• Analytical mindset.

We offer excellent benefits, including discounts on insurance, health and dental options, bonuses, electric vehicle schemes, generous holidays, share schemes, employee discounts, and more. Our benefits support your overall well-being and work-life balance, recognizing the importance of your life outside work.

Be yourself

Direct Line Group is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and inclusion, being recognized as one of the UK's Top 50 Inclusive Employers. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can succeed. If you need adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our recruitment team.