MPL Underwriting Analyst: Data‑Driven Pricing & Growth

Canopius Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Non-contributory pension

Discretionary bonus

Health and dental insurance

Job summary

Canopius is seeking a numerate, highly capable analyst to assist in underwriting Medical Professional Liability (MPL) business for Syndicate 4444. The role supports pricing and underwriting, with opportunities to develop expertise across MPL processes.

You will work with the Casualty London team, develop the MPL rating model, and produce analyses and dashboards to monitor premiums, profitability and loss data. A clear development path is offered within a hybrid London-based setup.

Qualifications

• Strong numeracy with an excellent academic record.
• Willingness to learn and develop expertise in the insurance market.
• Advanced Excel and/or programming skills with a desire to develop further.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to articulate complex ideas clearly.
• Organised work style with clear documentation and audit trails.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent teamwork and initiative.

Responsibilities

• Support MPL underwriting as directed by the MPL team and senior underwriting management.
• Develop and improve the MPL rating model with underwriting and pricing teams.
• Assist in pricing MPL risks for open market and delegated authorities (US and international).
• Harvest and map exposure and loss data to refine pricing and build the loss database.
• Clean and maintain the loss database to enable meaningful analyses and client reports.
• Assemble loss databases for different classes of business to support actuaries.
• Harvest quality and patient safety data for healthcare underwriting.
• Produce reports, ad-hoc analyses and dashboards monitoring premium, rate change and profitability.
• Develop and maintain relationships with brokers to position Canopius as a preferred market.
• Ensure compliance with PRA, FCA, Lloyd’s and Canopius policies and controls.
• Ensure business is placed through approved intermediaries and coverholders.
• Maintain underwriting records reflecting approach and assessment.

Skills

Numeracy

Excel

Programming

Communication

Teamwork

Underwriting knowledge

Documentation & audit trails

Tools

Excel

Job description

Canopius is seeking a numerate, highly capable analyst to assist in underwriting Medical Professional Liability (MPL) business for Syndicate 4444. The role supports pricing and underwriting, with opportunities to develop expertise across MPL processes.

You will work with the Casualty London team, develop the MPL rating model, and produce analyses and dashboards to monitor premiums, profitability and loss data. A clear development path is offered within a hybrid London-based setup.