We’re 1st Central, a market-leading insurance company utilising smart data and technology at pace. Rapid growth has been based on giving our 1.4 million customers exactly what they want: great value insurance with an excellent service. And that’s the same for our colleagues too; we won Insurance Employer of the Year at the British Insurance Awards 2024 and our Glassdoor score is pretty mega too!
Do you have an Actuarial, Mathematical or Statistical degree? Analytical mind and a born problem solver? Detail orientated and accurate? If so, we want to hear from you!
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Graduate Technical Pricing Analyst to join our Underwriting team in our Gibraltar Office.
In this role you’ll provide analysis, insight and competitive advantage to the company by producing analysis and reports which maximise profitability. You will produce key company reports to the Head of Technical Pricing, write reports solving key company questions as well as learning industry analysis techniques along with the SAS software.
Analytical and inquisitive? Let’s do this, together!
Core skills we’re looking for to succeed in the role:
- Degree (minimum 2:1) or equivalent in the Actuarial, Mathematical or Statistical field
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to adopt a logical approach to solving problems
- Attention to detail and accuracy
Nice to have skills, but optional:
- Experience of SAS, Emblem, Excel, Radar and advanced statistical techniques
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
- Good time management and well organised
What’s Involved
- Production of key business analysis reports
- Ad hoc project work researching and providing analysis to motor function
- Maintenance of analysis programs and models written in SAS software and using relevant WTW software packages
- Writing new analysis code using SAS software
- Presenting results in SAS server, Excel and written reports
- Production of findings in a clear and logical manner
- Positive manner with ability to communicate well with all colleagues and stakeholders
- To ensure compliance with company and other relevant standards/ regulations at all times
Qualifications
- Minimum 2:1 in a mathematical or statistical based degree
Skills
- Some experience of SAS, Excel and statistical techniques an advantage
- Excellent data and statistical analysis skills
- Strong IT skills (including Excel and ideally SAS)
- Good communication skills, both verbal and written
- Good time management and organisation skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to adopt a logical approach to solving problems
- Strong numerical skills
Knowledge
- Good knowledge of motor insurance products and the motor insurance industry after appropriate training
- Solid understanding of the business objectives and operations
Behaviours
- Logical thinker with solid reasoning ability
- Commercially focussed
- Self-motivated and enthusiastic
- An organised and pro-active approach
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
- A flexible approach and positive attitude
- Emphasis on attention to detail and accuracy
- Strives to drive business improvements to contribute to the success of the business
So, if you’re up for the challenge and would like to join our vibrant and busy team, we want to hear from you today.
We pride ourselves on being a great place to work. Check out our Glassdoor page to see what our colleagues think about working here.
What can we do for you?
People first. Always. We’re passionate about our colleagues and know the best people deserve an extraordinary working environment. We owe it to them so that’s what we offer. Our workplaces are energetic, inspirational, supportive. To get a taste of the advantages you’ll enjoy, take a look at all our perks in full here.
Intrigued? Our Talent team can tell you everything you need to know about what we want and what we’re offering, so feel free to get in touch.
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What We Do
First Central Insurance & Technology Group is committed to restoring and maintaining trust in the industry through technology and data to reduce risk, tackle fraud and deliver products for the future. Our in-house capabilities, people and commitment to innovation makes us stand out from others in the industry.
Having established as a group in 2008, we have over 1,200 dedicated colleagues across our subsidiary businesses, with locations in Guernsey, Gibraltar, Sussex and Manchester.
Our insurance broker, 1st Central, is firmly established as a top supplier on UK price comparison websites.
Meanwhile, our underwriting brand, First Central Underwriting Limited (formerly known as Skyfire Insurance), uses state-of-the-art data sources and capabilities to assess risk at a granular level in order to provide competitive private insurance premiums.
