Insurance Data Analyst

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 in East London is seeking an Insurance Data Analyst to collect, analyze, and interpret large datasets to support business decisions and risk management. The role blends in-office collaboration with remote flexibility under a hybrid model.

You will work with stakeholders to create dashboards and reports, perform statistical analyses on claims, policies, and customer behavior, and help drive data-driven improvements across underwriting, claims, and marketing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, CS, or related field.
• Proven experience as a Data Analyst, preferably within the insurance industry.
• Proficiency in SQL, Python, or R for data analysis.
• Experience with Tableau or Power BI for dashboards.

Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and organize data from various insurance sources.
• Perform statistical analysis to identify trends related to claims, policies, and customer behavior.
• Develop dashboards and reports to visualize data and communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Support underwriting, claims, and marketing teams with data-driven analysis and recommendations.
• Ensure data accuracy and integrity throughout the analysis process.
• Identify opportunities to leverage data for process improvements.

Skills

SQL

Python

R

Tableau

Power BI

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Statistics/Mathematics/Economics/Computer Science

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled Insurance Data Analyst to join their team in East London . This role focuses on collecting, analyzing, and interpreting large datasets to provide actionable insights that support business decisions, improve operational efficiency, and enhance risk management strategies. You will work with various stakeholders to translate data into meaningful reports and recommendations. This position operates under a hybrid work model, offering a blend of in-office collaboration and remote flexibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and organize data from various insurance sources.
• Perform statistical analysis to identify trends, patterns, and insights related to claims, policies, and customer behavior.
• Develop dashboards and reports to visualize data and communicate findings to business stakeholders.
• Support underwriting, claims, and marketing teams with data-driven analysis and recommendations.
• Ensure data accuracy and integrity throughout the analysis process.
• Identify opportunities to leverage data for process improvements and strategic initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Data Analyst , preferably within the insurance industry.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and programming languages such as SQL, Python, or R.
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex data insights to non-technical audiences.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and potential for performance-based bonuses.
• Hybrid work arrangement providing flexibility and work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement savings plan.
• Opportunities for professional development and advanced training in data analytics.
• A collaborative and data-centric work environment in East London .