Remote Insurance Data Analyst

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Competitive salary & incentives

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan with company matching

Generous annual leave and holidays

Professional development opportunities

Access to cutting-edge analytics tools

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa seeks a remote Insurance Data Analyst to collect, process, and model large datasets across underwriting, claims, and marketing from East London area.

You will build dashboards, forecast, and provide insights to support risk assessment and pricing, with proficiency in SQL, Python or R, and Tableau or Power BI.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field is required.
• Strong proficiency in SQL, Python or R for data manipulation and analysis.
• Experience with data visualization tools like Tableau or Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and organize data from various sources for analysis.
• Develop data analysis methodologies to identify trends, patterns, and insights.
• Create dashboards and reports to communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Analyze insurance data related to claims, policies, customer behavior, and market trends.
• Support underwriting and claims by providing data-driven insights for risk assessment and pricing.
• Forecast and model financial outcomes based on historical data.
• Identify areas for process improvement through data analysis.
• Ensure data integrity and accuracy in analyses and reports.
• Collaborate with IT and other departments to improve data collection and management processes.

Skills

SQL

Python

R

Education

Bachelor's degree in Statistics/Mathematics/Computer Science/Economics or related quantitative field

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a forward-thinking insurance company, is seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Remote Insurance Data Analyst to join their expanding team. This fully remote position allows you to contribute your expertise from anywhere in South Africa, with a focus on supporting operations relevant to the East London area. You will be responsible for collecting, processing, and analyzing large datasets to identify trends, generate insights, and support strategic decision-making across various departments, including underwriting, claims, and marketing. The ideal candidate will possess strong quantitative skills, proficiency in data analysis tools, and a solid understanding of the insurance industry. This is an exceptional opportunity to leverage your data skills in a flexible, remote setting and make a significant impact on business performance from East London, Eastern Cape.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and organize data from various sources for analysis.


• Develop and implement data analysis methodologies to identify key trends, patterns, and insights.


• Create dashboards, reports, and visualizations to communicate findings to stakeholders.


• Analyze insurance data related to claims, policies, customer behavior, and market trends.


• Support underwriting and claims departments by providing data-driven insights for risk assessment and pricing.


• Assist in forecasting and financial modeling based on historical data.


• Identify areas for process improvement through data analysis.


• Ensure data integrity and accuracy in all analyses and reports.


• Collaborate with IT and other departments to improve data collection and management processes.


• Stay current with advancements in data analysis tools and techniques.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Economics, or a related quantitative field.


• Proven experience as a Data Analyst, preferably within the insurance or financial services industry.


• Strong proficiency in SQL, Python, or R for data manipulation and analysis.


• Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI.


• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.


• Understanding of statistical concepts and methods.


• Ability to communicate complex data findings clearly and concisely.


• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects in a remote environment.


• Familiarity with insurance terminology and data structures is a significant advantage.


• Knowledge of the East London or Eastern Cape business landscape is a plus.

Benefits

• Fully remote work arrangement offering excellent flexibility and work-life balance.


• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.


• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.


• Retirement savings plan with company matching.


• Generous annual leave and paid holidays.


• Opportunities for professional development and advanced training.


• Access to cutting-edge data analytics software and platforms.


• Supportive virtual team environment and collaborative culture.