Role - Pricing and Underwriting Radar Developer
Location - London, Manchester
Salary - c32.5 - 45k depending on experience / location.
About us
DLG is evolving. Across every part of our business, teams are embracing new opportunities and putting customers at the heart of everything they do. Whether you're already part of DLG or thinking about joining us, you'll have the chance not only to be recognised for your skills, but also to build on them and be empowered to do your very best.
At Direct Line, we know our customers expect simple, brilliant experiences — and to deliver on that promise, we need the right systems in place.
Combining decades of industry experience with talented people in every field, we’re a customer-obsessed market powerhouse. And we all work together to be brilliant for customers, every single day. Pricing and Underwriting is a complicated world, where historical data, geospatial information, and mathematical models meet talented analysts. Pricing our products is a fine line between balancing our business goals and customer needs.
What you’ll be doing
Join us in this crucial role as a Change Delivery Specialist within Home Pricing & Underwriting. As a valued member of the team, you’ll contribute to the delivery of the Home Insurance strategy through accurately and efficiently implementing changes to the rating algorithm.
1. Take ownership for building, maintaining, and monitoring the rating engine so that it is compliant, accurate and efficient
2. Ensure comprehensive model testing is run/validated to prove out all change
3. Support in the enhancement of processes, including testing to create efficiency whilst maintaining accuracy
4. Excellent spoken and written skills so to support engagement with various stakeholders and the wider Pricing & Underwriting community, to ensure alignment with approaches
5. Contributing to overall Department/DLG wide objectives, strategies and priorities.
6. Be aware of Pricing and Underwriting Controls and Governance and abide by the controls in place
7. Identify and manage risks associated with the role, adhering to the company risk framework. Communicate any price, model, or data issues promptly.
8. Developing your own skills and knowledge such that you have the expertise required to achieve current and future business requirements.
9. Reinforce the culture and core values of Direct Line Group through appropriate behaviours and Actions
10. Support the Home Change Team’s Defect Management process. Aiding with diagnosis, deriving, testing and implementing any required fixes.
What you’ll need
11. Educated to degree level or equivalent in Mathematics/Computer Science or a related degree or similar numerical subject
12. Knowledge of the WTW Radar software and how to build, develop and test algorithms desirable but not essential
13. Knowledge and experience of programming languages and software such as SQL, Python, Excel VBA.
14. Experience in the insurance industry (preferred)
15. Strong problem-solving skills & a keen eye for attention to detail
16. Excellent communication and a team player
17. Good knowledge of IT principles and processes
Ways of Working
Our hybrid model offers a 'best of both worlds' approach. When you'll be in the office depends on your role and team, but colleagues spend at least 50% of their time in the office.
We want everyone to get the most out of their time at DLG. Which is why we’ve looked beyond the financial rewards and created an offer that takes your whole life into account. Supporting our people to work at their best – whatever that looks like — and offering real choice, flexibility, and a greater work-life balance that means our people have time to focus on the things that matter most to them. Our benefits are about more than just the money you earn. They’re about recognising who you are and the life you live.
Benefits
We recognise we wouldn't be where we are today without our colleagues, that's why we offer excellent benefits designed to suit your lifestyle:
18. Annual performance-based bonus
19. 9% Private Pension
20. 50% off home, motor and pet insurance plus free Green Flag breakdown cover
21. Additional optional Health and Dental insurance
22. EV car scheme allows all colleagues to lease a brand new electric or plug-in hybrid car in a tax efficient way.
23. Generous holiday allowance
24. Buy as you earn share scheme
25. Employee discounts and cashback
26. Plus, many more
Be yourself
Direct Line Group is an equal opportunity employer, and we think diversity of background and thinking is a big strength in our people. We're delighted to feature as one of the UK's Top 50 Inclusive Employers and are committed to making our business an inclusive place to work, where everyone can be themselves and succeed in their careers.
We know you're more than a CV, and the things that make you, you, are what bring potential to our business. We recognise and embrace people that work in different ways so if you need any adjustments to our recruitment process, please speak to the recruitment team who will be happy to support you.