Motor Senior Pricing Analyst

Location: London or Leeds
Competitive Salary

DLG is evolving. Across every part of our business, teams are embracing new opportunities and putting customers at the centre of everything they do. By joining us, you will be recognised for your expertise, encouraged to develop further, and empowered to deliver your best.

Pricing and Underwriting brings together historical data, geospatial information and advanced modelling with talented analysts who balance business goals with customer needs. Our Motor Pricing Adequacy team plays a critical role in understanding claims performance and supporting the business to make informed, future‑focused decisions.

As a Senior Pricing Analyst in the Motor Pricing Adequacy team, you will lead reserving‑style analysis in Python and shape how we understand emerging claims trends across our key Motor brands, including Direct Line and Churchill.

• Carrying out the Pricing‑owned projection of ultimate claim costs using the latest transactional data, combined with insight and judgement, to contribute to the Pricing Best Estimate.

• Developing projection methodologies to reduce and quantify uncertainty and strengthen inflation forecasting baselines.

• Contributing to the monthly view of claims performance presented to key stakeholders across the business.

• Leading ad‑hoc analysis into emerging claims trends, exploring external factors and risk mix drivers of change.

• Supporting other product teams with their claims projections, including close collaboration with Motability Pricing.

Our hybrid model offers a best of both worlds approach. Colleagues spend at least 50% of their time in the office depending on role and team.

• Significant experience delivering reserving analysis within Motor insurance, ideally across personal lines, with the ability to apply expert judgement and guide the technical direction of projections.

• Advanced problem‑solving and critical‑thinking skills, able to independently evaluate multiple scenarios, quantify uncertainty and advise stakeholders on business impacts and customer outcomes.

• Strong, hands‑on expertise in Python and SQL, with the capability to design robust analytical frameworks, challenge existing methods and set standards for code quality and modelling approaches.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, able to translate complex analytical findings into clear insight for both technical and non‑technical senior stakeholders, influencing decisions across the business.

• A numerate degree such as Mathematics, Statistics or a related subject, with the ability to apply advanced analytical concepts in a commercial setting.

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:

• 9% employer contributed pension

• Annual company bonus of up to 10%

• 50% off home, motor and pet insurance, plus free Green Flag breakdown cover

• Generous holiday allowance

• Flexible benefits package including optional Health and Dental insurance

• EV car scheme allowing colleagues to lease a brand‑new electric or plug‑in hybrid vehicle tax‑efficiently

• Buy‑as‑you‑earn share scheme

• Employee discounts and cashback

• Plus many more

We want everyone to get the most out of their time at DLG. That’s why we look beyond financial rewards, offering choice, flexibility and a greater work‑life balance so people can focus on what matters most to them.

Direct Line Group is an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be one of the UK's Top 50 Inclusive Employers and are committed to creating an environment where everyone can be themselves and succeed.

We welcome candidates who work in different ways and will support adjustments throughout the recruitment process where needed.