Join us in this crucial role as a Change Delivery Specialist within Home Pricing & Underwriting.
Contribute to the delivery of the Home Insurance strategy through accurately and efficiently implementing changes to the rating algorithm.
Take ownership for building, maintaining, and monitoring the rating engine so that it is compliant, accurate and efficient
Ensure comprehensive model testing is run/validated to prove out all change
Support in the enhancement of processes, including testing to create efficiency whilst maintaining accuracy
Excellent spoken and written skills so to support engagement with various stakeholders and the wider Pricing & Underwriting community, to ensure alignment with approaches
Contributing to overall Department/DLG wide objectives, strategies and priorities.
Be aware of Pricing and Underwriting Controls and Governance and abide by the controls in place
Identify and manage risks associated with the role, adhering to the company risk framework.
Communicate any price, model, or data issues promptly.
Developing your own skills and knowledge such that you have the expertise required to achieve current and future business requirements.
Reinforce the culture and core values of Direct Line Group through appropriate behaviours and Actions
Support the Home Change Team’s Defect Management process. Aiding with diagnosis, deriving, testing and implementing any required fixes.
Requirements
Educated to degree level or equivalent in Mathematics/Computer Science or a related degree or similar numerical subject
Knowledge of the WTW Radar software and how to build, develop and test algorithms desirable but not essential
Knowledge and experience of programming languages and software such as SQL, Python, Excel VBA.
Experience in the insurance industry (preferred)
Strong problem-solving skills & a keen eye for attention to detail
Excellent communication and a team player
Good knowledge of IT principles and processes
Tech Stack
Python
SQL
VBA
Benefits
Annual performance-based bonus
9% Private Pension
50% off home, motor and pet insurance plus free Green Flag breakdown cover
Additional optional Health and Dental insurance
EV car scheme allows all colleagues to lease a brand new electric or plug-in hybrid car in a tax efficient way.