About the role

  • Senior Actuary developing actuarial models and analyses for Hastings' Home insurance products. Collaborating with data scientists and stakeholders to innovate on pricing strategies and risk assessment.

Responsibilities

  • Develop, analyse and monitor risk models to support pricing activities
  • Lead development of actuarial assumptions and methodologies that inform modelling
  • Create and maintain analytical tools to support in the management of our risk portfolio
  • Collaborate with data scientists to integrate actuarial analyses into predictive models
  • Partner with underwriters and risk analysts to identify blind spots and develop strategies to mitigate emerging risks
  • Stretch the team’s capabilities in actuarial capabilities
  • Lead a small team of actuaries and data scientists

Requirements

  • Fellow of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA) or equivalent professional body
  • Experience in general insurance and strong technical modelling skills
  • Keen interest in emerging ML techniques and applications in underwriting & pricing
  • Strong SQL skills
  • Strong senior stakeholder management and communication skills
  • Ability to work cross-functionally with data engineers, data scientists, underwriters, and analysts
  • Proficiency in Python
  • Experience with using Git and GitHub as a code collaboration tool

Benefits

  • 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
  • Physical wellbeing – as a Band 4 colleague, Hastings pay for you to receive private medical Insurance (also known as PMI). This gives you flexibility and convenience to see a specialist or consultant and allows you to decide when and where you will be seen
  • 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
  • 27 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 ….

Job title

Senior Actuary

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Professional Certificate

Tech skills

Location requirements

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