Pricing, Data & Analytics Cohort

hastingsdirect; Bexhill-on-Sea; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Hastings Direct is launching a Pricing Academy for recent graduates and early‑career professionals. You will work in a hybrid structure across Risk Pricing, Footprint Defence, and Account Management, shaping pricing decisions through data analytics and mentorship from experienced colleagues.

The program offers hands‑on projects, training, and a clear path into insurance pricing and data science. From day one you’ll analyse data, learn pricing tools, and develop market modelling and regulatory

Qualifications

• Recent graduates with a strong foundation in numerical and analytical subjects such as Mathematics, Statistics, Actuarial Science, Economics, Data Science, Engineering, Computer Science, Physics or similar.
• Prior experience as an analyst in insurance or a related industry is welcome
• Comfortable working with statistical and pricing data; aptitude for learning advanced tools
• Knowledge or experience with analytical programming environments (Python, SQL, Excel) or willingness to develop these skills

Responsibilities

• Analyse risk and pricing data, claims experience, and market trends to uncover insights that shape pricing strategy
• Develop coding and analytical skills (Python, SQL, Excel) to deliver innovative solutions and integrate new data sources
• Identify opportunities to improve profitability and expand our competitive footprint through pricing and underwriting adjustments
• Monitor key performance indicators and mix of customers, using management information and portfolio analysis to drive decisions
• Collaborate with actuarial, underwriting, and commercial teams to deliver actionable insights and support rate change processes from concept to delivery
• Take end‑to‑end ownership of projects, presenting findings to senior leaders and driving continuous improvement in pricing models

Skills

Analytical mindset

Python

SQL

Excel

Education

Mathematics/Statistics

Economics

Computer Science

Tools

Python

SQL

Excel

Job description

Pricing Cohort

Location: Bexhill or Leicester (Hybrid - one day a week in your chosen office)

It is important to note that this is not a traditional graduate programme but an opportunity to join us as an entry level analyst. We have roles across Risk Pricing, Footprint Defence, Account Management and more.

Shape the future of insurance pricing. Join a team using data and analytics to create fairer prices and better outcomes for millions of people - we're a digital insurance provider with ambitious plans to become the best and biggest in the UK market.

We've made huge investments into our pricing and data capabilities along with nurturing our 4Cs ways of working (Colleagues, Customers, Company and Community) creating the right culture for our colleagues, giving them the right tools to do their job to deliver good outcomes for over 4 million customers, helping us to grow the company profitably allowing us to invest in the communities we serve.

Are you ready to make an impact? Whether you're a recent graduate or an early-career professional with an analytical mindset, this is your chance to join our Pricing Academy to kickstart a career in Pricing, Data and Analytics.

As an analyst, you'll use data, analytics, and your own curiosity to influence business strategy and customer outcomes. From day one, you'll join a tailored learning journey with expert-led training, hands‑on projects, and guidance from experienced mentors.

From day one you will be welcomed onboard to our Pricing academy , a structured learning and development program designed to equip graduate analysts with the technical, commercial and strategic skills required to succeed in the world of insurance pricing.

You'll gain hands‑on experience in data analysis and pricing tools, develop expertise in market modelling and regulatory insight, and learn how to make strategic decisions that balance customer value with business performance.

Whether you're new to insurance or already analytically minded, our Pricing Academy will give you the foundation, confidence, and connections to thrive in the world of insurance pricing-launching your career with the skills and support you need for success.

This role will be starting in October with an induction planned in our Bexhill office in person.

What You'll Do

• Analyse risk and pricing data, claims experience, and market trends to uncover insights that shape pricing strategy
• Develop coding and analytical skills (Python, SQL, Excel) to deliver innovative solutions and integrate new data sources
• Identify opportunities to improve profitability and expand our competitive footprint through pricing and underwriting adjustments
• Monitor key performance indicators and mix of customers, using management information and portfolio analysis to drive decisions
• Collaborate with actuarial, underwriting, and commercial teams to deliver actionable insights and support rate change processes from concept to delivery
• Take end‑to‑end ownershipofprojects, presentingfindingstosenior leadersanddrivingcontinuousimprovementinpricingmodels

What We're Looking For

• Recent graduates with a strong foundation in numerical and analytical subjects such as Mathematics, Statistics, Actuarial Science, Economics, Data Science, Engineering, Computer Science, Physics or similar. Priorexperienceasananalystininsurance or arelatedindustryisalsowelcome
• Comfortable workingwithstatistical and pricing data,,withanaptitudefor learning advanced tools
• Knowledgeorexperiencewithanalytical programming environments(Python, SQL, Excel) or a willingness to develop these skills
• Curious, inquisitive mindset with a proactive approachtodriving change and thinking outside thebox
• Excellentcommunication skills,bothwrittenandverbal,with confidencetoshareideasandchallenge constructively
• Commercialawarenessandenthusiasmtolearn,adapt,andmake arealimpactin adynamicenvironment

The interview process:

Our interview process involves the below:

• Virtualdata driven assessment
• Introductorycallwith hiring leader
• Interviewincludingtechnicaltask

We know that flexibility is important to our colleagues but also that beinginthe office has its advantages too! Hybrid working is based on colleagues working one day a week in either of our Leicester or Bexhill offices (with the option to be office based full time if desired).

As a Disability Confident employer, we’re committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are fully inclusive - what this means to you is if you’re applying for a job with us, you’ll have fair access to support and adjustments throughout your recruitment journey.We also welcome applications through the Disability Confident Scheme (DCS). For more information on the DCS, please visit our inclusive business page on our careers website.

Unfortunately, we cannot offer visa sponsorshipfor our entry level roles, meaning youwill need to have full right to work in the UK to be eligible for this role.