Job Title: Home Portfolio Analyst
Location: Leicester / Bexhill / London
Hybrid: Expected in the office once a week
Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this position.
Welcome to Hastings Direct – From our Group HR Director Pam Angel
We’re a digital insurance provider with ambitious plans to become The Best and Biggest in the UK market. We’ve made huge investments in our data and tech capabilities over the past few years, along with nurturing our 4Cs culture. We’re proud of the journey we’re on as a company and know that our continued success will rely on the contribution of our talented colleagues.
We provide insurance for over four million customers, but we know there’s even bigger opportunity out there. The fact you’re now reading this job advert means we’ve tempted you to find out more about #lifeatHD – we really hope you like what you see, and you’ll join us to share in the success of the exciting chapter that lies ahead.
We understand some people may not apply for jobs unless they feel they tick every box. If you are excited about joining us and think you have some of what we are looking for, even if you’re not 100% sure we would love to hear from you.
Role
The Underwriting Portfolio Analyst will work with the Portfolio Underwriting Manager with the aim of delivering our profit and growth targets for home, initially through launching in to three new segments of business; Contents only, buildings only and mid net worth and subsequently through the regular analysis of our existing risk appetite.
Key Accountabilities:
Support the Portfolio Underwriting Manager in developing a plan and driving forward the launch into the new portfolio segments for Home Underwriting and, along with the Technical Underwriters, owning all Underwriting aspects of these segments.
1. Support the Portfolio Underwriting Manager in implementing the mid to long term Portfolio Underwriting strategy for the new segments.
2. Through regular monitoring and rigorous analysis, continuously strive to identify opportunities to expand and contract underwriting footprint to maximise growth and improve profitability.
3. Analysing various data sources (including loss, policy, quote and market data), to identify opportunities to improve our underwriting.
4. Representing the Home team on various Underwriting projects to generate value for the wider business
Essential Skills:
5. Comfortable working with and analysing numerical/statistical data.
6. Proficiency in Python and SQL.
7. Collaborates well with colleagues from own team and other teams.
8. Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
9. Knowledge of the personal line's insurance market; but other backgrounds will be considered, including non-insurance backgrounds.
Personal Attributes
10. Enthusiastic, positive attitude
11. Collaborates well with colleagues from own team and other teams
12. Confidence to express thoughts and views
13. Appetite to learn new skills
The interview process:
Our interview process involves the below:
14. 1st Stage interview: Initial introduction with hiring leader
15. 2nd Stage interview: Panel competency interview including presentation of pre-prepared case study
As a Disability Confident employer, we’re committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are fully inclusive – what this means to you is if you’re applying for a job with us, you’ll have fair access to support and adjustments throughout your recruitment journey. We also welcome applications through the Disability Confident Scheme (DCS).For more information on the DCS, please visit our inclusive business page on our careers website
Benefits: In addition to a competitive salary, you will also receive…
Flexible working – we champion a flexible hybrid working approach – please speak to your recruiter to discuss in more detail
Competitive bonus scheme - all colleagues are eligible for our annual 4Cs performance bonus
Financial wellbeing – as well as providing you with 4x your salary with our life assurance cover, income protection at no extra cost, and matched pension contributions up to 10%, we are proud to provide you with an award-winning package which includes – discounts, cashback, free independent mortgage advice and free access to financial wellbeing support
Mental wellbeing programme – we have the thrive mental health app, our colleague assistance programme available 24/7, our own in-house mental health first aiders, support groups and a dedicated team to make sure we are covering your needs
There's more! – 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell one of your weeks, access to our health care cash back plans, dental plans, discounted health assessments, Cycle to work and tech schemes, discounted and free onsite facilities, social events throughout the year and much more ….
Join us and you’ll find a different way of doing things. We call it the 4Cs. We focus on getting it right for our colleagues, customers, company and community. As one of our colleagues, you’ll be helping to drive our growth, so in return, we’ll give you all the support, training and development you need. Our 4Cs principles are simple: we believe by creating the right culture for our colleagues and giving them the right tools to do their job, we’ll deliver good outcomes for every customer, helping us to grow the company profitably and sustainably and allowing us to invest in the communities we serve.
If you are interested in any other positions at Hasting Direct – you can view our live vacancy list via our carers page. Link below:
Careers
Hastings Group is an equal opportunities employer which means we treat people fairly. We welcome applications from all suitably skilled persons regardless of their gender, age, race, disability, ethnic background, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or marital/family status. Please also note that we have a thorough referencing process, which includes credit and criminal record checks.
At Hastings Direct, we’re committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, we encourage you to be open with us. Our recruitment team is here to provide the support you need to ensure a fair and accessible experience for all.
Job posting end date:
30/12/2025