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PermanentBuild a brilliant future with Hiscox
As an Underwriting Data Analyst at Hiscox, you will use data to shape how we underwrite across Europe. Sitting within the Underwriting Portfolio Management team, part of Underwriting Performance Analytics, you will turn complex data into clear insights that help our underwriters make better decisions and steer the strategy of our portfolios.
You'll work closely with the European Underwriting Management team and our country underwriting teams, delivering analysis that directly supports our underwriting goals. You'll be an active voice in the conversation on how we best deliver those goals across the business.
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with data, is curious about insurance and wants to build a career in underwriting analytics. You'll work with moderate oversight, supported by senior members of the team, and will have the space to learn, grow and take on increasing ownership.
Key Responsibilities
- Understand and respond to the portfolio management needs of Hiscox Europe.
- Support the pricing of large deals and new business opportunities.
- Produce profitability studies.
- Analyse books of business and recommend optimisation actions.
- Deliver analysis ranging from studies on specific books for the underwriting community to outputs that feed critical processes (such as reserving) and reporting (such as the GUR and Trilogy forums).
- Continuously improve existing dashboards and tools, making sure they stay fit for purpose and evolve with the wider organisation.
Person Specification
- Degree in a quantitative field such as Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, Economics, Engineering or similar, or equivalent experience.
- Experience in an analytical or data-focused role. A background in actuarial work or insurance is an advantage.
- Strong mathematical and analytical skills, with the ability to think abstractly about a problem and solve it with data.
- High attention to detail, with a track record of meeting deadlines and following guidelines.
- Able to complete projects and tasks under moderate supervision.
Skills
- Strong data manipulation skills and expertise in Excel.
- Developing expertise in SQL and/or Python.
- Basic knowledge of actuarial methods and statistical models.
- Foundational knowledge of actuarial processes, and a developing knowledge of insurance products and terminology.
- Experience with Power BI is a plus.
- Ability to explain complex analysis clearly to non-technical audiences.
- Comfortable asking for help and clarity when needed.
- Ability to build rapport, adapt your style and stay flexible to build strong relationships.
- Commitment to continuous learning and self-improvement.
- Contribute to a strong team culture.
Work with amazing people and be part of a unique culture
Skills Required
- Degree in actuarial science, mathematics, statistics, data science, economics, engineering, or a similar quantitative field, or equivalent experience
- Experience in an analytical or data-focused role
- Strong mathematical and analytical skills
- High attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines and follow guidelines
- Ability to complete projects and tasks under moderate supervision
- Strong data manipulation skills and expertise in Excel
- Developing expertise in SQL and/or Python
- Basic knowledge of actuarial methods and statistical models
- Foundational knowledge of actuarial processes and developing knowledge of insurance products and terminology
- Experience with Power BI
- Background in actuarial work or insurance
Hiscox Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Hiscox and has not been reviewed or approved by Hiscox.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Generous PTO, two additional 'Hiscox Days,' and a four‑week paid sabbatical after five years create a notably broad time‑off offering. Policies also include paid parental leave and options to purchase extra days in some locations.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical coverage is complemented by mental‑health and wellbeing resources such as EAP and mindfulness apps, with private medical and dental options available in certain regions or after tenure. These elements provide comprehensive support across physical and mental health needs.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits include pension/401(k) programs with employer contributions that can increase with service. Share‑save options and profit‑related programs add longer‑term financial planning avenues.
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What We Do
Hiscox is a leader in specialist insurance. We seek to provide the best protection and peace of mind for our clients through high quality insurance products, backed with excellent service. We are experts in covering a wide range of personal and commercial risks.
