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Senior Underwriting Analyst
| Posting date: | 16 January 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £55-60k |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 February 2025 |
| Location: | remote |
| Company: | Animal Friends Insurance |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1184 |
Summary
Job Advert
Are you looking for the next step in your career in Underwriting? Are you looking for a varied role, working on several different
initiatives?
If so, you might be interested in our Senior Underwriting Analyst role working within our new Underwriting Team!
What’s on offer?
Not only do we offer a competitive salary of £55,000-£60,000 DOE with excellent benefits, we also firmly believe that your
postcode should never be a barrier when it comes to finding the pawfect role – that’s why we’re flexible on your working location.
At Animal Friends, you can choose to be based remotely within the UK, within our Amesbury office, or hybrid (a mixture of both).
At Animal Friends Insurance, we’re all about empowering our colleagues to make work work for them wherever possible, which is why
we also welcome applications from candidates looking to work part-time or condensed hours.
What you`ll do
As we continue to expand our business, we are looking for a candidate to join our Underwriting Analysis team at Animal Friends
Insurance. You will be integral to the operations of our business and will be tasked with conducting advanced data analysis, to
evaluate underwriting risks and opportunities. This role requires a strong foundation in data analytics and a deep understanding
of underwriting practices.
* Lead in-depth data extraction, analysis, and interpretation to understand underwriting risks and opportunities.
* Expert capability handling structured data including the ability to query and manipulate (e.g. SQL), and familiarity with Data
Bricks would be significant plus.
* Familiarity with insurance-specific data structures, and the ability to navigate event‑based and transactional data structures
relating to premium, claims, complaints and other policy events such as inception and cancellation.
* Ensure accuracy of underwriting analytics processes through advanced and systematic data analytics — for example, review of
risk classification and assessment of the accuracy of underwriting delivery systems implementation (e.g. underwriting rules,
information used for pricing).
* Craft detailed reports and presentations that simply convey analytical findings to stakeholders.
* Track key underwriting performance indicators and promptly report significant trends to senior management.
* Champion initiatives aimed at refining underwriting systems and guide junior team members. Your expertise in these areas will
be crucial in elevating our underwriting risk assessment and helping us optimise our underwriting decisions based on
underwriting trends and risk factors
* Able to easily work from home with a quiet space and good internet connection
Who you are
* Strong numerical background, preferably degree educated in mathematical or statistical subject at 2:1 or above, or equivalent
experience (e.g. Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Specialist Informatics, or Data Science).
* Experience in an analytical role, preferably within the insurance industry.
* Demonstrated proficiency in data analysis tools and software, and the ability to mentor others in their use.
* Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to think critically.
* Excellent communication skills and the ability to effectively convey complex analytical findings.
* In-depth understanding of underwriting principles and insurance product structures.
* Familiarity with advanced data analytics programming languages such as SQL, R or Python is a plus
Why choose Animal Friends
Animal Friends has been supporting UK pet owners for more than 25 years with our comprehensive and meaningful pet insurance. We
are not only an award-winning business but one of the largest pet insurance providers in the UK. But we’re not like other leading
UK pet insurers, we were built to be unmistakably different – giving back to incredible animal welfare and conservation charities,
at home and around the world, as they fight to support and care for vulnerable pets, wildlife, and habitats. So far, we’ve helped
support over 800 charities and conservancies across the UK and worldwide and donated over £8.5 million and continue to use our
voice and platform to fight for positive change. We believe that even the smallest act can make a big difference.
We understand that our success is only possible because of how we work together, which is why our company values of being
courageous, kind-hearted and passionate are the heart of what we do – and we simply wouldn’t be who we are today without our
colleagues, who embody these values every day.
We are part of the Pinnacle Pet Group (PPG) – a pan European fully integrated pet insurance and pet health services provider. On a
mission to help pets live happy, healthy lives with their pet parents, PPG are committed to supporting the diverse needs of their
customers and colleagues with a clear ambition to become the world leader in pet insurance and healthcare services.
What you’ll get
We recognise that your hard work shouldn`t come without its perks, so here`s a little list of some of the things you can expect to
get from us:
* 25 days annual leave, which increases with service, plus bank holidays
* A day off for your birthday
* One paid day off per year to volunteer with a UK-registered animal charity of your choice
* Access to 50% off insuring pet companions with Animal Friends
* Free access to our expert vet partner, Joii Pet Care, for your cat and/or dog
* Your mental and physical health is incredibly important to us. That’s why we offer discount on gym membership, access to a
dedicated Wellbeing Hub and a healthcare cash plan / private medical insurance and Group life assurance.
* We like to celebrate success and recognise excellent employee performance; we will donate £3k to the charity of our employee of
the quarter’s choice
* Most importantly, you’ll be working with, and supported by, a team of courageous, passionate, and kind-hearted individuals – we
might be biased, but we think that they’re a pretty pawsome bunch!
Inclusion, Diversity and Belonging at Animal Friends
At Animal Friends, we take inclusion seriously. This means nurturing a culture that respects everyone as an individual and values
the unique perspectives we all bring through our background, characteristics, and lived experiences.
We know that harnessing our differences makes us stronger and helps us to deliver better outcomes for our customers and each
other. That’s why we are committed to ensuring that everyone is treated fairly and without discrimination, and we are passionate
about creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong.
Our recruitment process
As an FCA regulated business, we require successful applicants to clear our pre-employment screening process which includes a
credit check and references checks. Under the latest UK Right to Work regulations, we will require successful applicants to
evidence their right to work in the UK, either in person, online, or digitally via a third party subject to circumstances.
Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled rather than the advertised closing date. Interviews
will take place throughout this period; therefore, we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.
Are you looking for the next step in your career in Underwriting? Are you looking for a varied role, working on several different
initiatives?
If so, you might be interested in our Senior Underwriting Analyst role working within our new Underwriting Team!
What’s on offer?
Not only do we offer a competitive salary of £55,000-£60,000 DOE with excellent benefits, we also firmly believe that your
postcode should never be a barrier when it comes to finding the pawfect role – that’s why we’re flexible on your working location.
At Animal Friends, you can choose to be based remotely within the UK, within our Amesbury office, or hybrid (a mixture of both).
At Animal Friends Insurance, we’re all about empowering our colleagues to make work work for them wherever possible, which is why
we also welcome applications from candidates looking to work part-time or condensed hours.
What you`ll do
As we continue to expand our business, we are looking for a candidate to join our Underwriting Analysis team at Animal Friends
Insurance. You will be integral to the operations of our business and will be tasked with conducting advanced data analysis, to
evaluate underwriting risks and opportunities. This role requires a strong foundation in data analytics and a deep understanding
of underwriting practices.
* Lead in-depth data extraction, analysis, and interpretation to understand underwriting risks and opportunities.
* Expert capability handling structured data including the ability to query and manipulate (e.g. SQL), and familiarity with Data
Bricks would be significant plus.
* Familiarity with insurance-specific data structures, and the ability to navigate event‑based and transactional data structures
relating to premium, claims, complaints and other policy events such as inception and cancellation.
* Ensure accuracy of underwriting analytics processes through advanced and systematic data analytics — for example, review of
risk classification and assessment of the accuracy of underwriting delivery systems implementation (e.g. underwriting rules,
information used for pricing).
* Craft detailed reports and presentations that simply convey analytical findings to stakeholders.
* Track key underwriting performance indicators and promptly report significant trends to senior management.
* Champion initiatives aimed at refining underwriting systems and guide junior team members. Your expertise in these areas will
be crucial in elevating our underwriting risk assessment and helping us optimise our underwriting decisions based on
underwriting trends and risk factors
* Able to easily work from home with a quiet space and good internet connection
Who you are
* Strong numerical background, preferably degree educated in mathematical or statistical subject at 2:1 or above, or equivalent
experience (e.g. Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Specialist Informatics, or Data Science).
* Experience in an analytical role, preferably within the insurance industry.
* Demonstrated proficiency in data analysis tools and software, and the ability to mentor others in their use.
* Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to think critically.
* Excellent communication skills and the ability to effectively convey complex analytical findings.
* In-depth understanding of underwriting principles and insurance product structures.
* Familiarity with advanced data analytics programming languages such as SQL, R or Python is a plus
Why choose Animal Friends
Animal Friends has been supporting UK pet owners for more than 25 years with our comprehensive and meaningful pet insurance. We
are not only an award-winning business but one of the largest pet insurance providers in the UK. But we’re not like other leading
UK pet insurers, we were built to be unmistakably different – giving back to incredible animal welfare and conservation charities,
at home and around the world, as they fight to support and care for vulnerable pets, wildlife, and habitats. So far, we’ve helped
support over 800 charities and conservancies across the UK and worldwide and donated over £8.5 million and continue to use our
voice and platform to fight for positive change. We believe that even the smallest act can make a big difference.
We understand that our success is only possible because of how we work together, which is why our company values of being
courageous, kind-hearted and passionate are the heart of what we do – and we simply wouldn’t be who we are today without our
colleagues, who embody these values every day.
We are part of the Pinnacle Pet Group (PPG) – a pan European fully integrated pet insurance and pet health services provider. On a
mission to help pets live happy, healthy lives with their pet parents, PPG are committed to supporting the diverse needs of their
customers and colleagues with a clear ambition to become the world leader in pet insurance and healthcare services.
What you’ll get
We recognise that your hard work shouldn`t come without its perks, so here`s a little list of some of the things you can expect to
get from us:
* 25 days annual leave, which increases with service, plus bank holidays
* A day off for your birthday
* One paid day off per year to volunteer with a UK-registered animal charity of your choice
* Access to 50% off insuring pet companions with Animal Friends
* Free access to our expert vet partner, Joii Pet Care, for your cat and/or dog
* Your mental and physical health is incredibly important to us. That’s why we offer discount on gym membership, access to a
dedicated Wellbeing Hub and a healthcare cash plan / private medical insurance and Group life assurance.
* We like to celebrate success and recognise excellent employee performance; we will donate £3k to the charity of our employee of
the quarter’s choice
* Most importantly, you’ll be working with, and supported by, a team of courageous, passionate, and kind-hearted individuals – we
might be biased, but we think that they’re a pretty pawsome bunch!
Inclusion, Diversity and Belonging at Animal Friends
At Animal Friends, we take inclusion seriously. This means nurturing a culture that respects everyone as an individual and values
the unique perspectives we all bring through our background, characteristics, and lived experiences.
We know that harnessing our differences makes us stronger and helps us to deliver better outcomes for our customers and each
other. That’s why we are committed to ensuring that everyone is treated fairly and without discrimination, and we are passionate
about creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong.
Our recruitment process
As an FCA regulated business, we require successful applicants to clear our pre-employment screening process which includes a
credit check and references checks. Under the latest UK Right to Work regulations, we will require successful applicants to
evidence their right to work in the UK, either in person, online, or digitally via a third party subject to circumstances.
Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled rather than the advertised closing date. Interviews
will take place throughout this period; therefore, we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.