Actuarial Pricing Analyst

QBE Insurance

Auckland

Hybrid

NZD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

19 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Wellbeing coaching & counselling

Gender-equal flexible leave

Job summary

QBE Insurance in Auckland is seeking a pricing analytics professional to design and maintain pricing models for insurance portfolios. You will analyze data to identify drivers of risk, performance and profitability, and support premium reviews with evidence-based recommendations.

Collaborate with underwriting, product management, claims and finance to translate technical insights into practical decisions. The role offers hybrid work and opportunities to advance actuarial qualifications.

Qualifications

Experience in insurance pricing or a closely related analytical discipline.
Experience using SQL and Python to work with complex datasets.
Experience developing statistical or predictive models, & machine learning techniques.
An understanding of premium rating structures, risk-based pricing and portfolio performance.
Progress towards actuarial qualification, a recognised actuarial qualification such as FIAA or equivalent, or a relevant quantitative degree.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

Design, develop and maintain pricing and predictive models for insurance portfolios.
Analyse data to identify key drivers of risk, performance and profitability.
Support premium reviews and provide evidence-based pricing recommendations.
Implement pricing changes through established delivery and governance processes.
Monitor portfolio outcomes and identify opportunities to improve pricing performance.
Communicate technical findings clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Skills

Actuarial Science

Analytical Thinking

Collaboration Tools

Communication

Critical Thinking

Customer Service

Data Quality Assessments

Intentional collaboration

Managing performance

Price Modelling

Pricing Strategies

Programming Languages

Research Analysis

Risk Management

Working Independently

Education

Progress towards actuarial qualification (FIAA or equivalent)

Relevant quantitative degree

Tools

SQL

Python

Job description

Primary Details

Time Type: Full timeWorker Type: Employee
Auckland CBD office
Permanent, full-time
Use your analytical expertise to shape pricing decisions that support sustainable growth and stronger portfolio performance.
Hybrid role, happy to talk flexible working.The opportunity

Join our Pricing team and help develop and deliver high-quality pricing across a broad range of insurance portfolios. You’ll use data, analytics and predictive modelling to support informed pricing decisions and sustainable business outcomes.

About QBE

At QBE, we get to the heart of what matters for our customers. And we do it all with a human touch.

We’re an international insurer with more than 13,000 people working across 26 countries – which means we’re big enough for your ambitions, yet small enough for you to make a real impact. It’s an exciting time. We’re building momentum towards our vision to become the most consistent and innovative risk partner.

What if you could have a positive impact – at work and in the world? As part of the QBE team, you’ll get to spend every day working with people who are passionate, talented and kind.

Your new role

You’ll work with large and complex datasets to develop pricing models, support premium reviews and monitor portfolio performance. Partnering with underwriting, product management, claims and finance teams, you’ll translate technical insights into practical recommendations that support customers, profitability and informed decision‑making.

Key responsibilities will include

Design, develop and maintain pricing and predictive models for insurance portfolios.
Analyse data to identify key drivers of risk, performance and profitability.
Support premium reviews and provide evidence-based pricing recommendations.
Implement pricing changes through established delivery and governance processes.
Monitor portfolio outcomes and identify opportunities to improve pricing performance.
Communicate technical findings clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

About You

You are a curious and pragmatic analytical professional who enjoys solving complex problems and turning data into meaningful business insights. You bring strong attention to detail, communicate clearly and can work collaboratively across teams while taking ownership of your work.

You’ll also have:

Experience in insurance pricing or a closely related analytical discipline.
Experience using SQL and Python or another programming language to work with complex datasets.
Experience developing statistical or predictive models, & machine learning techniques.
An understanding of premium rating structures, risk-based pricing and portfolio performance.
Progress towards actuarial qualification, a recognised actuarial qualification such as FIAA or equivalent, or a relevant quantitative degree.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication and stakeholder management skills.

Benefits

Hybrid working – a mix of working from home and in the office to support work/life balance
Free holistic wellbeing coaching, nutritional support, confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
18 weeks' gender-equal flexible leave for all new parents, including paid superannuation

Awards & Recognition

We value our employees' experience with us and are proud to have been recognised through a range of industry awards and achievements, reflecting our commitment to inclusion, development and creating a workplace where people can thrive.

Your career. At the heart of it.

If we can provide support with access requirements, alternative work arrangements or you would like to connect with one of our networks, please contact us at recruitment@qbe.com .

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