Home Pricing Developer - Radar

Direct Line Group; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the insurance sector is seeking a talented individual to enhance its Home Insurance strategy through effective implementation and monitoring of its rating algorithm. This role promises growth opportunities as it combines analytical skills with cutting-edge technology, allowing you to play a key role in pricing optimization.

Benefits

50% off home, motor and pet insurance

Free travel insurance

Up to 10% AIP Bonus

Generous holidays

Buy as you earn share scheme

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level in Mathematics/Computer Science or equivalent.
• Familiarity with programming languages such as SQL and Python.
• Experience in the Insurance industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and monitor the Radar Live rating engine.
• Run comprehensive model testing and validation.
• Support enhancements to ensure compliance and efficiency.

Skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Degree in Mathematics/Computer Science

Numerical subject

Tools

SQL

SAS

Python

Tableau

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Posted:

29.06.2025

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13.08.2025

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Job Description:

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 complicated world, where historical data, geospatial information, and mathematical models meet talented analysts. Pricing our products is a fine line between balancing our business goals and customer needs. That’s why our Pricers and Underwriters are the best of the best. They reduce risk and predict future events ensuring our business can continue to grow whilst each and every one of our consumers gets the best price.

What you’ll be doing

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

Key Responsibilities

Take ownership for building, maintaining, and monitoring the Radar Live rating engine so that it is compliant, accurate and efficient

Ensure comprehensive model testing is run/validated to prove out all change

Support in the enhancement ofprocesses, including testing to create efficiency whilst maintaining accuracy

Excellent spoken and written skillsso to support engagement with various stakeholdersand the wider Pricing & Underwriting community,to ensure alignment with approaches

Contributing to overall Department/DLG wideobjectives, strategies and priorities.

Be aware of Pricing and Underwriting Controls and Governance and abide by the controls in place

Identify and manage risks associated with the role, adhering to the company riskframework. Communicate any price, model, or data issues promptly.

Developing your own skills and knowledge such that you have the expertiserequired to achieve current and future business requirements.

Reinforce the culture and core values of Direct Line Group through appropriate behaviours and Actions

Support the Home Change Team’s Defect Management process. Aiding with diagnosis, deriving, testing and implementing any required fixes.

Our hybrid model offers a 'best of both worlds' approach. When you'll be in the office depends on your role and team, but colleagues spend at least 2 days a week in the office

What you’ll need

Educated to degree level or equivalent in Mathematics/Computer Science or a related degree or similar numerical subject

Familiarity with programming languages and software such as SQL, SAS Python, Tableau (preferred)

Experience in the Insurance industry (preferred)

Strong problem-solving skills & a keen eye for attention to detail

Excellent communication and ateam player

Good knowledge of IT principles and processes

Creativity, Passionate,Inquisitiveness nature & Innovative

Analytical mindset

We recognise we wouldn't be where we are today without our colleagues, that's why we offer excellent benefits designed to suit your lifestyle:

50% off home, motor and pet insurance plus free travel insurance and Green Flag breakdown cover

Additional optional Health and Dental insurance

Up to 10% AIP Bonus

EV car scheme allows all colleagues to lease a brand new electric or plug-in hybrid car in a tax efficient way.

Generous holidays

Buy as you earn share scheme

Employee discounts and cashback

Plus, many more

We want everyone to get the most out of their time at DLG. Which is why we’ve looked beyond the financial rewards and created an offer that takes your whole life into account. Supporting our people to work at their best – whatever that looks like — and offering real choice, flexibility, and a greater work-life balance that means our people have time to focus on the things that matter most to them. Our benefits are about more than just the money you earn. They’re about recognising who you are and the life you live.

Be yourself

Direct Line Group is an equal opportunity employer, and we think diversity of background and thinking is a big strength in our people. We're delighted to feature as one of the UK's Top 50 Inclusive Employers and are committed to making our business an inclusive place to work, where everyone can be themselves and succeed in their careers.

We know you're more than a CV, and the things that make you, you, are what bring potential to our business. We recognise and embrace people that work in different ways so if you need any adjustments to our recruitment process, please speak to the recruitment team who will be happy to support you