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Job CategoryProductPosition TypePermanentTarget Openings1What Is the Opportunity?As a Senior Technical Pricing Analyst at Simply Business, you will step away from traditional, sluggish insurance models and lead our MGA pricing strategy from our tech-first London hub. We are completely bypassing legacy processes to apply sophisticated statistical techniques and machine learning to high-frequency data, keeping us steps ahead in the fast-paced small business market.What makes this role different from other technical pricing positions is the sheer scale of impact and autonomy you will enjoy. You won't just be tucked away building isolated models; you will have complete ownership over your analyses, collaborate directly with underwriting and data science teams, and see your data-driven recommendations transform directly into live market actions. Plus, you'll play a vital role in building a world-class analytics function by mentoring junior analysts and supporting the Head of MGA Pricing.As one of our Senior Technical Pricing Analyst’s, you’ll:
Monitor the performance and health of the MGA portfolio from a risk perspective to ensure long-term, sustainable profitability.
Contribute to the production and maintenance of technical risk pricing models using Python, R, SQL, and advanced pricing tools like Earnix, Akur8, or Emblem.
Identify emerging market trends and recommend proactive price adjustments to protect our leading position without negatively affecting loss ratios.
Evaluate new product propositions to identify potential profitability and set the optimal price points for successful market entry.
Transform complex datasets into actionable insights and enhanced dashboards for underwriting footprint reviews.
Support the development of the wider pricing function through active training, coaching, and mentorship of junior colleagues.
Highly numerate with a degree in a discipline like Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, or Physics.
Experienced in a statistical or analytical role within the general insurance industry, with an understanding of portfolio risk.
Proficient in data manipulation and statistical modelling using tools like SQL, R, or Python, and familiar with pricing software like Earnix, Akur8, or Emblem.
An excellent communicator who can comfortably present complex technical findings to non-technical business partners.
A self-motivated, proactive worker who enjoys managing their own workload and delivering high-quality results to tight deadlines.
A collaborative teammate who can build strong relationships across data science and underwriting teams to achieve shared goals.
(We know it’s tough, but please try to avoid the confidence gap. You don’t have to match all the bullet points above to be considered for this role.)
We encourage people of all different backgrounds and identities to apply. We are committed to maintaining an inclusive, supportive place for you to be you and do your very best work.
By sharpening our pricing strategy and driving technical innovation, you will ensure we provide small businesses with the fair, competitive protection they need to thrive. Ready to make a real-world impact and help us enable big dreams for small businesses? Apply today.
we offer a great work-life balance where workloads are manageable and everyone has the flexibility to work hybrid
on top of the 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), we offer the option to buy five more days of holiday with your flexible benefits
our flexible parental leave allows you to approach an important time how you want - with six months full pay to the primary caregiver and four weeks full pay if you're the secondary caregiver
our life event leave is an extra days leave every two years for those big moments in your life like moving house or your birthday. And our long-serving employees get a two week paid sabbatical after five years of service, then four weeks off after ten years of service
private medical insurance through BUPA, that covers any pre-existing condition is a core benefit. Plus a health cash plan that covers your everyday medical expenses
we offer a competitive salary based on your experience and the current market. Plus the potential to earn an annual bonus based on performance
access to tools to support your personal development on our dedicated learning platform. As well as support for your mental health with access to counselling
we match what you put into your pension up to five per cent. And pass on a tax-free sum that's four times your basic salary with our life assurance policy, with the option to increase it to ten times through our flexible benefit scheme
our salary sacrifice car scheme gives you the option to buy a brand new, fully insured, and maintained car for a convenient fixed monthly amount taken from your gross salary (after 6 months service)
our flexible benefits scheme gives you an allocated amount to use each year on benefits like critical illness cover, dental insurance, travel insurance, or a gym membership
Ready to join us and drive our success as a high-performing team? Apply today.
Employment PracticesSimply Business is committed to providing equality and opportunities for all employees and candidates considering a career with us. We offer a workplace where colleagues are treated with respect and dignity. We don’t (and won’t) discriminate either directly or indirectly on the grounds of race, colour, religion, belief, political opinion, disability, nationality, ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation or relationship status at any stage of the hiring process or during the course of your employment.
Skills Required
- Degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, or Physics
- Experience in a statistical or analytical role within general insurance with understanding of portfolio risk
- Proficiency in data manipulation and statistical modelling using SQL, R, or Python
- Familiarity with pricing software such as Earnix, Akur8, or Emblem
- Ability to present complex technical findings to non-technical stakeholders (strong communication)
- Self-motivated, proactive, able to manage workload and meet tight deadlines
- Collaborative team player able to build relationships across data science and underwriting
- Experience or willingness to mentor and train junior colleagues
What the Team is Saying
Simply Business Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off is notably extensive, with 25 vacation days, 10 sick days, multiple holidays, and paid sabbaticals after long service. Feedback suggests this level is generous for the U.S. market.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support includes a 401(k) with a 100% employer match up to 5%. Feedback suggests this match compares favorably to many mid‑market employers.
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Parental & Family Support — Family benefits include generous parental leave, an on‑site mother’s room, and childcare tuition discounts. Feedback suggests these supports complement core coverage to strengthen total rewards.
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What We Do
Simply Business is the leading digital insurance marketplace dedicated to the success of small businesses. Our mission is to take the hassle out of buying insurance by offering simplicity, choice, and value to business owners. We connect our customers with top-rated insurers and policy recommendations tailored to their specific business needs and budget. We have nearly 20 years of experience supporting small businesses, with over 1 million customers worldwide. Founded in the U.K. in 2005, Simply Business revolutionized how small businesses find insurance, making it accessible and affordable. We then saw a similar need in the United States. So in 2017, we launched Simply Business in the U.S.. Today, our team sits across offices in Boston in the U.S., as well as in London and Northampton in the U.K., showcasing our innovation at scale and dedication to serving the backbone of our economies. Simply Business is more than our name. It’s how we approach small business insurance.
Why Work With Us
Here at Simply Business we have five core values that we uphold in everything that we do: Learning, Empowerment, Authenticity, Pioneering, and Simplicity. Utilizing these values and embedding them into our culture makes SB a unique and great place to work, a place where every person is valued, a place where we get things done and have fun doing so.
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