Senior Underwriting Analytics Lead – InsurTech (Motor)

RVU Co UK; Fleet; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading InsurTech company is looking for a Lead Underwriting Analyst to enhance underwriting strategies using data science techniques. This role involves driving growth, preventing fraud, and mentoring junior analysts. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the UK General Insurance market, especially motor insurance, and strong technical skills in SQL, Python, and data visualization tools. The position supports hybrid working with significant employee benefits.

Benefits

10% discretionary yearly bonus

Hybrid working approach

Employer matching pension contributions

£300 Work from Home budget

Generous parental leave policy

25 days holiday increasing with tenure

Private medical cover

Learning and training budget

Electric vehicle and cycle schemes

Regular team events

Qualifications

• Experience in the UK General Insurance market, especially in Motor Insurance.
• Proven track record of profitable underwriting strategies.
• Expert-level proficiency in SQL for data extraction.

Responsibilities

• Drive growth by optimizing rates while monitoring profitability.
• Support fraud prevention using advanced modelling techniques.
• Monitor KPIs and recommend necessary actions.

Skills

UK General Insurance experience

SQL proficiency

Statistical programming (Python or R)

Experience with PowerBI and/or Tableau

Cloud-based data warehouses knowledge

Machine learning familiarity

Communication skills

Commercial acumen

Collaborative mindset

Job description

A leading InsurTech company is looking for a Lead Underwriting Analyst to enhance underwriting strategies using data science techniques. This role involves driving growth, preventing fraud, and mentoring junior analysts. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the UK General Insurance market, especially motor insurance, and strong technical skills in SQL, Python, and data visualization tools. The position supports hybrid working with significant employee benefits.