Motor Trade Account Handler Tunbridge Wells As an Account Handler, you will provide quotations for New Business, Existing Business and Renewals to assist the Branch and be a referral point for the Trainees. The role requires dealing with clients in the branch, over the phone and via e-mail to ensure sales and retention targets are maximised, through the provision of efficient communication & negotiation skills. You will: Provide top-notch customer service, efficiently handling new business, renewals, and existing policies for Clegg Gifford. Master the processes for quoting and recommending the right products to meet client needs. Present clear, fair, and accurate product info to help clients make informed decisions. Calculate premiums according to carrier guidelines or collaborate with insurers for non-delegated business. Keep detailed, accurate records of all customer interactions. Spot complaints and escalate them to the appropriate handler. Address queries via email, phone, and in person, ensuring all SLAs are met. Act as a referral point for trainees in the branch. Ensure full compliance, including treating customers fairly and contract certainty. Attend client meetings when necessary. Help achieve business goals by identifying opportunities and upselling. About You Strong communicator with the ability to simplify complex insurance terms. Knowledge of the UK insurance market, including trends and regulations. Organised and driven to meet targets in a fast-paced environment. Experience in broking or underwriting (Cert CII qualification is a plus). Positive, enthusiastic, and team-oriented approach. Why Join Us? Be part of a dynamic team where your skills drive success, with opportunities to grow your career in the insurance industry. Apply Now
Mar 10, 2025
Full time
Motor Trade Account Handler Tunbridge Wells As an Account Handler, you will provide quotations for New Business, Existing Business and Renewals to assist the Branch and be a referral point for the Trainees. The role requires dealing with clients in the branch, over the phone and via e-mail to ensure sales and retention targets are maximised, through the provision of efficient communication & negotiation skills. You will: Provide top-notch customer service, efficiently handling new business, renewals, and existing policies for Clegg Gifford. Master the processes for quoting and recommending the right products to meet client needs. Present clear, fair, and accurate product info to help clients make informed decisions. Calculate premiums according to carrier guidelines or collaborate with insurers for non-delegated business. Keep detailed, accurate records of all customer interactions. Spot complaints and escalate them to the appropriate handler. Address queries via email, phone, and in person, ensuring all SLAs are met. Act as a referral point for trainees in the branch. Ensure full compliance, including treating customers fairly and contract certainty. Attend client meetings when necessary. Help achieve business goals by identifying opportunities and upselling. About You Strong communicator with the ability to simplify complex insurance terms. Knowledge of the UK insurance market, including trends and regulations. Organised and driven to meet targets in a fast-paced environment. Experience in broking or underwriting (Cert CII qualification is a plus). Positive, enthusiastic, and team-oriented approach. Why Join Us? Be part of a dynamic team where your skills drive success, with opportunities to grow your career in the insurance industry. Apply Now
Learning & Development Manager Salary: £34,500 Location: Flexible to Manchester, Peterborough, Stoke, Southport, Portsmouth, Kent Mainly on site with 1-2 days from home. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing, thriving company with a huge presence in the insurance space. Are you a strong leader with excellent management and project planning skills? We re looking for a Learning & Development Manager to join our team! In this role, you will manage multiple training projects at once, support the development of our teams, and ensure everyone has the right skills to succeed. You must be comfortable with overseas travel to South Africa for 2-4 weeks at a time, twice a year, and UK wide travel once a quarter. Key Responsibilities: Coordinating training across the team, planning interventions (including development centres) and collaborating with the Resource Planning Team Play a key role in developing individuals and teams to meet business needs Focus on team development, managing and evaluating training activities, and ensuring adherence to the T&C Framework for competency and group reporting. Track and report on training ROI, producing monthly reports on improvements, KPIs, skills matrix, attrition, and business performance. Engage with key stakeholders on projects requiring learning interventions. Conduct training needs analysis and design face-to-face, virtual, and digital content. Deliver coaching interventions and manage team activities. Coordinate training, coaching, and development sessions, including resource and facility planning. Track and plan business learning requests, ensuring content is up-to-date and aligned with business needs. Support the implementation of new initiatives through targeted learning interventions. Manage and track all training interventions, reporting monthly. Complete monthly team observations and provide feedback. What We re Looking For: Strong management experience with the ability to handle multiple projects at once. A hands-on, energetic leader with a can-do attitude, experience managing people in a dynamic environment, capable of handling difficult conversations/messages. Excellent planning and organisational skills. Experience in learning and development is a bonus, but not essential. A proactive, hands-on leader who can motivate a team and drive results. Willingness to travel to South Africa and the UK as part of the role. Ideally, you ll have people management experience in fast-paced contact centre environments , with a focus on team development and management. If you're looking for a dynamic role where you can lead, plan, and make a real impact while exploring new locations, apply today!
Mar 09, 2025
Full time
Learning & Development Manager Salary: £34,500 Location: Flexible to Manchester, Peterborough, Stoke, Southport, Portsmouth, Kent Mainly on site with 1-2 days from home. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing, thriving company with a huge presence in the insurance space. Are you a strong leader with excellent management and project planning skills? We re looking for a Learning & Development Manager to join our team! In this role, you will manage multiple training projects at once, support the development of our teams, and ensure everyone has the right skills to succeed. You must be comfortable with overseas travel to South Africa for 2-4 weeks at a time, twice a year, and UK wide travel once a quarter. Key Responsibilities: Coordinating training across the team, planning interventions (including development centres) and collaborating with the Resource Planning Team Play a key role in developing individuals and teams to meet business needs Focus on team development, managing and evaluating training activities, and ensuring adherence to the T&C Framework for competency and group reporting. Track and report on training ROI, producing monthly reports on improvements, KPIs, skills matrix, attrition, and business performance. Engage with key stakeholders on projects requiring learning interventions. Conduct training needs analysis and design face-to-face, virtual, and digital content. Deliver coaching interventions and manage team activities. Coordinate training, coaching, and development sessions, including resource and facility planning. Track and plan business learning requests, ensuring content is up-to-date and aligned with business needs. Support the implementation of new initiatives through targeted learning interventions. Manage and track all training interventions, reporting monthly. Complete monthly team observations and provide feedback. What We re Looking For: Strong management experience with the ability to handle multiple projects at once. A hands-on, energetic leader with a can-do attitude, experience managing people in a dynamic environment, capable of handling difficult conversations/messages. Excellent planning and organisational skills. Experience in learning and development is a bonus, but not essential. A proactive, hands-on leader who can motivate a team and drive results. Willingness to travel to South Africa and the UK as part of the role. Ideally, you ll have people management experience in fast-paced contact centre environments , with a focus on team development and management. If you're looking for a dynamic role where you can lead, plan, and make a real impact while exploring new locations, apply today!
QA Analyst Location: This position is hybrid and we have offices in Kent, Cambridgeshire, Manchester, Stoke-On-Trent, Sunderland and Chesterfield. Role Purpose: We are looking for a QA Analyst to test products made by squads to customer and colleague standards. This role involves creating and executing tests to ensure software meets all requirements, functional and non-functional, you would work with squads throughout the development process to ensure quality and defect prevention. Skills needed include attention to detail, communication, and software testing knowledge. Key Responsibilities: Development of test plans, test scenario design, and execution based on requirements. Design, code, execute and maintain automated tests (C# / Selenium) Defect identification, reporting, and resolution with developers. Collaboration with stakeholders to understand and meet product requirements. Emphasize automation while balancing testing methods. Ensure quality aspects for all features. Adhere to QA processes and contribute to agile ceremonies. Conduct exploratory testing and communicate risks effectively. Simplify testing outcomes for others. Define test approach for each feature. Uphold quality principles and data security. About you: Experience of CI/CD software engineer practices. Experienced in software QA, including knowledge of modern testing methodologies and tools. Proficient in agile squads and project teams, with skills in exploratory testing and technical QA such as API and device/browser testing. Familiar with Test Driven approaches (ATDD, BDD, TDD) and functional/non-functional testing. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on quality and continuous improvement. Knowledge of Agile Test Quadrants and Automation Test Pyramid. Effective interpersonal skills and a proactive mindset. Well-versed in waterfall and agile approaches, along with API testing.
Mar 08, 2025
Full time
QA Analyst Location: This position is hybrid and we have offices in Kent, Cambridgeshire, Manchester, Stoke-On-Trent, Sunderland and Chesterfield. Role Purpose: We are looking for a QA Analyst to test products made by squads to customer and colleague standards. This role involves creating and executing tests to ensure software meets all requirements, functional and non-functional, you would work with squads throughout the development process to ensure quality and defect prevention. Skills needed include attention to detail, communication, and software testing knowledge. Key Responsibilities: Development of test plans, test scenario design, and execution based on requirements. Design, code, execute and maintain automated tests (C# / Selenium) Defect identification, reporting, and resolution with developers. Collaboration with stakeholders to understand and meet product requirements. Emphasize automation while balancing testing methods. Ensure quality aspects for all features. Adhere to QA processes and contribute to agile ceremonies. Conduct exploratory testing and communicate risks effectively. Simplify testing outcomes for others. Define test approach for each feature. Uphold quality principles and data security. About you: Experience of CI/CD software engineer practices. Experienced in software QA, including knowledge of modern testing methodologies and tools. Proficient in agile squads and project teams, with skills in exploratory testing and technical QA such as API and device/browser testing. Familiar with Test Driven approaches (ATDD, BDD, TDD) and functional/non-functional testing. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on quality and continuous improvement. Knowledge of Agile Test Quadrants and Automation Test Pyramid. Effective interpersonal skills and a proactive mindset. Well-versed in waterfall and agile approaches, along with API testing.
QA Analyst Location: This position is hybrid and we have offices in Kent, Cambridgeshire, Manchester, Stoke-On-Trent, Sunderland and Chesterfield. Role Purpose: We are looking for a QA Analyst to test products made by squads to customer and colleague standards. This role involves creating and executing tests to ensure software meets all requirements, functional and non-functional, you would work with squads throughout the development process to ensure quality and defect prevention. Skills needed include attention to detail, communication, and software testing knowledge. Key Responsibilities: Development of test plans, test scenario design, and execution based on requirements. Design, code, execute and maintain automated tests (C# / Selenium) Defect identification, reporting, and resolution with developers. Collaboration with stakeholders to understand and meet product requirements. Emphasize automation while balancing testing methods. Ensure quality aspects for all features. Adhere to QA processes and contribute to agile ceremonies. Conduct exploratory testing and communicate risks effectively. Simplify testing outcomes for others. Define test approach for each feature. Uphold quality principles and data security. About you: Experience of CI/CD software engineer practices. Experienced in software QA, including knowledge of modern testing methodologies and tools. Proficient in agile squads and project teams, with skills in exploratory testing and technical QA such as API and device/browser testing. Familiar with Test Driven approaches (ATDD, BDD, TDD) and functional/non-functional testing. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on quality and continuous improvement. Knowledge of Agile Test Quadrants and Automation Test Pyramid. Effective interpersonal skills and a proactive mindset. Well-versed in waterfall and agile approaches, along with API testing.
Mar 08, 2025
Full time
QA Analyst Location: This position is hybrid and we have offices in Kent, Cambridgeshire, Manchester, Stoke-On-Trent, Sunderland and Chesterfield. Role Purpose: We are looking for a QA Analyst to test products made by squads to customer and colleague standards. This role involves creating and executing tests to ensure software meets all requirements, functional and non-functional, you would work with squads throughout the development process to ensure quality and defect prevention. Skills needed include attention to detail, communication, and software testing knowledge. Key Responsibilities: Development of test plans, test scenario design, and execution based on requirements. Design, code, execute and maintain automated tests (C# / Selenium) Defect identification, reporting, and resolution with developers. Collaboration with stakeholders to understand and meet product requirements. Emphasize automation while balancing testing methods. Ensure quality aspects for all features. Adhere to QA processes and contribute to agile ceremonies. Conduct exploratory testing and communicate risks effectively. Simplify testing outcomes for others. Define test approach for each feature. Uphold quality principles and data security. About you: Experience of CI/CD software engineer practices. Experienced in software QA, including knowledge of modern testing methodologies and tools. Proficient in agile squads and project teams, with skills in exploratory testing and technical QA such as API and device/browser testing. Familiar with Test Driven approaches (ATDD, BDD, TDD) and functional/non-functional testing. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on quality and continuous improvement. Knowledge of Agile Test Quadrants and Automation Test Pyramid. Effective interpersonal skills and a proactive mindset. Well-versed in waterfall and agile approaches, along with API testing.
Senior Broker Systems Engineer Open GI Calling all people with Open GI Experience This is a fantastic opportunity to Markerstudy Insurance Group who are a growing, thriving company with a huge presence in the insurance space. The role can be largely remote based with occasional travel to either the Peterborough, Manchester or Stoke Offices depending on which you are closest too. Role Purpose: As a Senior Broker Systems Engineer you are responsible for the efficiency and effectiveness of development/configuration and through the delivery processes. Working within squads you will play a key role in setting an example by ensure quality solutions and positive mindset. Role Responsibilities: Undertake development/configuration and delivery of systems at a level appropriate to the role. Specifically focused on the Open GI Core Platform and associated products. Use Open GI frame calculation functions to implement business and regulatory changes into the Open GI Core system, ensuring the best journey for clients and staff. Working alongside other key business functions including Trading, Pricing, Wholesale, Operations, Commercial and Business Optimisation to ensure optimal commercial performance of the platform. Execute unit testing for all development/configuration and contribute to the planning of appropriate testing by the test team. Ensure all production and development / test platforms are robust and secure, with clear auditing of change, in accordance with the Change Management practises. Support the Scrum team in the successful planning and delivery of sprints. Coaching/mentoring Junior and Broker Systems Engineers to ensure the appropriate standards are met within squad working. Create training plans to fit the needs of Broker Systems professionals to enhance knowledge and Skill. Provide 3rd line support for existing Policy Administration Systems within Atlanta. To produce suitable design proposals for all new development in association with the rest of the scrum team in line with the Product Design Authority process (PDA). Ensure all configuration documents are kept up to date inline with our config change procedure for audit trail purposes. Work with Head of Broker Systems, Broker Systems Consultant and Principal Broker Systems Engineers on the delivery of work set as part of the overall strategy for Broker Systems. Deliver new configuration components, documents to the agreed levels of quality and in the agreed timescales to ensure project and other change success. To provide reliable estimates of the effort required to develop new systems and functionality. Follow best practise in development and unit testing of configuration and documents builds to ensure minimal defect count in both None prod and Prod environments. To provide input to the analysis process to avoid re-work and re-specification of systems mid-project. Skills and Experience Required: Essential Experience of the Open GI Core back-office systems. Experience of Open GI enhanced calculation functions including Core toolkit and Scheme Toolkit. Understanding and experience of the software development life cycle, agile methodology (especially Scrum). Good Knowledge and experience use of HTML, Velocity, CSS and Microsoft applications. Strong knowledge and experience of technical configuration of a policy administration system(s). A passion for quality and a continuous improvement mindset. Good experience to develop and mentor Broker System professionals. Good awareness of Incident, Problem and change management. Desirable Demonstrates a systematic, disciplined, and analytical approach to problem solving. Good awareness of Cyber / Information / Data Security risks and the potential impact of these to the business. Use of issue management tools such as Jira, Service Now and confluence etc. Experience managing 3rd party suppliers. Benefits Starting with 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) Opportunity for a yearly bonus Life Assurance 2x annual salary Collaborative, fast paced working environment Hybrid Working Modern, vibrant offices Why us? Markerstudy Insurance Services Limited (MISL) is one of the largest Managing General Agents in the UK. With a strong presence in the UK motor insurance market, we specialise in niche motor cover, where our solid market knowledge and experience enables us to create highly targeted products. Our success is underpinned by our underwriting strategy to identify and apply special risk factors to the customers advantage. That, and our skilled underwriting technicians who are friendly, accessible and empowered to make decisions. We only transact business through professional UK insurance intermediaries and we take pride in fostering excellent working relationships. Our products feature prominently on Aggregators' sites, such as (url removed), Go Compare and Compare the Market, via our broker partners. If you are interested, please apply with your up-to-date CV or email (url removed) for more information.
Mar 08, 2025
Full time
Senior Broker Systems Engineer Open GI Calling all people with Open GI Experience This is a fantastic opportunity to Markerstudy Insurance Group who are a growing, thriving company with a huge presence in the insurance space. The role can be largely remote based with occasional travel to either the Peterborough, Manchester or Stoke Offices depending on which you are closest too. Role Purpose: As a Senior Broker Systems Engineer you are responsible for the efficiency and effectiveness of development/configuration and through the delivery processes. Working within squads you will play a key role in setting an example by ensure quality solutions and positive mindset. Role Responsibilities: Undertake development/configuration and delivery of systems at a level appropriate to the role. Specifically focused on the Open GI Core Platform and associated products. Use Open GI frame calculation functions to implement business and regulatory changes into the Open GI Core system, ensuring the best journey for clients and staff. Working alongside other key business functions including Trading, Pricing, Wholesale, Operations, Commercial and Business Optimisation to ensure optimal commercial performance of the platform. Execute unit testing for all development/configuration and contribute to the planning of appropriate testing by the test team. Ensure all production and development / test platforms are robust and secure, with clear auditing of change, in accordance with the Change Management practises. Support the Scrum team in the successful planning and delivery of sprints. Coaching/mentoring Junior and Broker Systems Engineers to ensure the appropriate standards are met within squad working. Create training plans to fit the needs of Broker Systems professionals to enhance knowledge and Skill. Provide 3rd line support for existing Policy Administration Systems within Atlanta. To produce suitable design proposals for all new development in association with the rest of the scrum team in line with the Product Design Authority process (PDA). Ensure all configuration documents are kept up to date inline with our config change procedure for audit trail purposes. Work with Head of Broker Systems, Broker Systems Consultant and Principal Broker Systems Engineers on the delivery of work set as part of the overall strategy for Broker Systems. Deliver new configuration components, documents to the agreed levels of quality and in the agreed timescales to ensure project and other change success. To provide reliable estimates of the effort required to develop new systems and functionality. Follow best practise in development and unit testing of configuration and documents builds to ensure minimal defect count in both None prod and Prod environments. To provide input to the analysis process to avoid re-work and re-specification of systems mid-project. Skills and Experience Required: Essential Experience of the Open GI Core back-office systems. Experience of Open GI enhanced calculation functions including Core toolkit and Scheme Toolkit. Understanding and experience of the software development life cycle, agile methodology (especially Scrum). Good Knowledge and experience use of HTML, Velocity, CSS and Microsoft applications. Strong knowledge and experience of technical configuration of a policy administration system(s). A passion for quality and a continuous improvement mindset. Good experience to develop and mentor Broker System professionals. Good awareness of Incident, Problem and change management. Desirable Demonstrates a systematic, disciplined, and analytical approach to problem solving. Good awareness of Cyber / Information / Data Security risks and the potential impact of these to the business. Use of issue management tools such as Jira, Service Now and confluence etc. Experience managing 3rd party suppliers. Benefits Starting with 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) Opportunity for a yearly bonus Life Assurance 2x annual salary Collaborative, fast paced working environment Hybrid Working Modern, vibrant offices Why us? Markerstudy Insurance Services Limited (MISL) is one of the largest Managing General Agents in the UK. With a strong presence in the UK motor insurance market, we specialise in niche motor cover, where our solid market knowledge and experience enables us to create highly targeted products. Our success is underpinned by our underwriting strategy to identify and apply special risk factors to the customers advantage. That, and our skilled underwriting technicians who are friendly, accessible and empowered to make decisions. We only transact business through professional UK insurance intermediaries and we take pride in fostering excellent working relationships. Our products feature prominently on Aggregators' sites, such as (url removed), Go Compare and Compare the Market, via our broker partners. If you are interested, please apply with your up-to-date CV or email (url removed) for more information.
We have an exciting opportunity to join the 4th largest insurance provider as a People Coordinator on a 12-month fixed-term contract. You will report to the People Systems & Operations Manager. This HR Coordinator position is not just a job - it s a stepping stone to a rewarding career in our People Team with a company that truly cares about your growth and success. If you are proactive, detail-oriented, and ready to take on new challenges, we would love to hear from you. What be you ll doing? Manage inbound People queries through a ticketing system portal, ensuring SLAs are met and tasks are actioned efficiently and with accuracy. Support data management within the People systems; including quality checks and data cleansing as required. Support all People systems required for daily, weekly, and monthly tasks. Support with the alignment of the people system across Markerstudy including system configuration, data integrity, and troubleshooting Confidently assist with the day-to-day operations of the People team, providing support and guidance across the whole group, managing all aspects of the employee lifecycle, and answering queries in relation to policies & procedures in line with current legislation Work closely with ER and People Business Partners, ensuring business and employee related matters are dealt with appropriately. Creating and maintaining up to date People team files for all employees, in line with internal processes. To regularly review and make recommendations for improvements to People processes. To adhere to Company processes regarding FCA compliance. To provide ad hoc administrative support to the People team. Support with internal and external audits. Ad hoc duties as and when required to support the team in meeting business requirements. General queries. What you ll need to be successful in the role? Experience in a People team / a confidential environment, desirable. Previous experience of using People systems (preferably Cascade, Cezanne, SD Worx) Proven Track record in busy and complex role. Able to work on own initiative, manage priorities in a fast-paced environment. Proficient in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Perks of the Role. Fantastic Salary between £25,000- £27,000 Experience dependent Monday-Friday 9am 5pm Hybrid working model. Free parking on site Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Private Medical Insurance 25 days of holiday plus Bank Holidays Life Assurance (x4 salary) Pension
Feb 21, 2025
Contractor
We have an exciting opportunity to join the 4th largest insurance provider as a People Coordinator on a 12-month fixed-term contract. You will report to the People Systems & Operations Manager. This HR Coordinator position is not just a job - it s a stepping stone to a rewarding career in our People Team with a company that truly cares about your growth and success. If you are proactive, detail-oriented, and ready to take on new challenges, we would love to hear from you. What be you ll doing? Manage inbound People queries through a ticketing system portal, ensuring SLAs are met and tasks are actioned efficiently and with accuracy. Support data management within the People systems; including quality checks and data cleansing as required. Support all People systems required for daily, weekly, and monthly tasks. Support with the alignment of the people system across Markerstudy including system configuration, data integrity, and troubleshooting Confidently assist with the day-to-day operations of the People team, providing support and guidance across the whole group, managing all aspects of the employee lifecycle, and answering queries in relation to policies & procedures in line with current legislation Work closely with ER and People Business Partners, ensuring business and employee related matters are dealt with appropriately. Creating and maintaining up to date People team files for all employees, in line with internal processes. To regularly review and make recommendations for improvements to People processes. To adhere to Company processes regarding FCA compliance. To provide ad hoc administrative support to the People team. Support with internal and external audits. Ad hoc duties as and when required to support the team in meeting business requirements. General queries. What you ll need to be successful in the role? Experience in a People team / a confidential environment, desirable. Previous experience of using People systems (preferably Cascade, Cezanne, SD Worx) Proven Track record in busy and complex role. Able to work on own initiative, manage priorities in a fast-paced environment. Proficient in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Perks of the Role. Fantastic Salary between £25,000- £27,000 Experience dependent Monday-Friday 9am 5pm Hybrid working model. Free parking on site Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Private Medical Insurance 25 days of holiday plus Bank Holidays Life Assurance (x4 salary) Pension
Job Title: Pricing Analyst Locations: Haywards Heath or Manchester (Hybrid working) Role overview: Markerstudy Group are looking for a Pricing Analyst to join a quickly growing and developing pricing department across a range of insurance lines. Markerstudy is a leading provider of private insurance in the UK, insuring around 5% of the private cars on the UK roads, 20% of commercial vehicles and over 30% of motorcycles in total premium levels of circa £1.2b. The majority of business is written as the insurance pricing provider behind household names such as Co-op, Sainsbury s, O2, Halifax, AA, Saga and Lloyds Bank to list a few and Markerstudy also has a large and growing direct presence in the market as well. Having acquired and successfully integrated Co-op Insurance Services in 2021 & BGLi in 2022, Markerstudy are now pursuing innovative pricing techniques, taking advantage of an award winning insurer hosted rating platform, whilst challenging existing embedded processes. As a Pricing Analyst, you will use your analytical skills to: Support pricing teams in building and maintain sophisticated models via a range of data science techniques Monitor pricing performance via automated reporting structures Enable growth within Motor & Home portfolios Working with the technical pricing team and closely with underwriting, retail pricing & data science teams, your insight and recommendations will enable improvements to products and prices giving Markerstudy a critical advantage in the increasingly competitive insurance market Key Responsibilities: Support development of advanced pricing models using a combination of traditional & data science techniques across Private Car, Commercial Vehicle & Home accounts Advance the adoption of data science & statistical techniques across pricing & underwriting Communicate results to key decision makers across the business for action based on the results of pricing analysis Review observed & expected performance of key accounts Collaborate with peers in pricing, underwriting and data science Facilitate automation of repeatable tasks Using specialist software to monitor trends and review impact of pricing proposals Key Skills and Experience: Previous experience in statistical and data science programming languages (e.g. R, Python, PySpark, SAS, SQL) A good quantitative degree (Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Actuarial Science) Experience of WTW s Radar software is preferred, but not essential Proficient at communicating results in a concise manner both verbally and written Ability to analyse, understand and interpret data from varying sources Behaviours: Self-motivated with a drive to learn and develop Logical thinker with a professional and positive attitude Passion to innovate, improve processes and challenge the norm Personality and a sense of humour
Feb 19, 2025
Full time
Job Title: Pricing Analyst Locations: Haywards Heath or Manchester (Hybrid working) Role overview: Markerstudy Group are looking for a Pricing Analyst to join a quickly growing and developing pricing department across a range of insurance lines. Markerstudy is a leading provider of private insurance in the UK, insuring around 5% of the private cars on the UK roads, 20% of commercial vehicles and over 30% of motorcycles in total premium levels of circa £1.2b. The majority of business is written as the insurance pricing provider behind household names such as Co-op, Sainsbury s, O2, Halifax, AA, Saga and Lloyds Bank to list a few and Markerstudy also has a large and growing direct presence in the market as well. Having acquired and successfully integrated Co-op Insurance Services in 2021 & BGLi in 2022, Markerstudy are now pursuing innovative pricing techniques, taking advantage of an award winning insurer hosted rating platform, whilst challenging existing embedded processes. As a Pricing Analyst, you will use your analytical skills to: Support pricing teams in building and maintain sophisticated models via a range of data science techniques Monitor pricing performance via automated reporting structures Enable growth within Motor & Home portfolios Working with the technical pricing team and closely with underwriting, retail pricing & data science teams, your insight and recommendations will enable improvements to products and prices giving Markerstudy a critical advantage in the increasingly competitive insurance market Key Responsibilities: Support development of advanced pricing models using a combination of traditional & data science techniques across Private Car, Commercial Vehicle & Home accounts Advance the adoption of data science & statistical techniques across pricing & underwriting Communicate results to key decision makers across the business for action based on the results of pricing analysis Review observed & expected performance of key accounts Collaborate with peers in pricing, underwriting and data science Facilitate automation of repeatable tasks Using specialist software to monitor trends and review impact of pricing proposals Key Skills and Experience: Previous experience in statistical and data science programming languages (e.g. R, Python, PySpark, SAS, SQL) A good quantitative degree (Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Actuarial Science) Experience of WTW s Radar software is preferred, but not essential Proficient at communicating results in a concise manner both verbally and written Ability to analyse, understand and interpret data from varying sources Behaviours: Self-motivated with a drive to learn and develop Logical thinker with a professional and positive attitude Passion to innovate, improve processes and challenge the norm Personality and a sense of humour
Product Head Location: Whitstable Role Overview Exciting opportunity for a Product Head to join the underwriting team at Markerstudy Group. The purpose of this role is to drive profitable growth of the direct car product ensuring alignment of underwriting strategy, retail pricing, systems and processes to achieve profit and volume targets and long term business goals. Very flexible hybrid working, with limited office time required. However, when office time is required, it may involve travel to locations such as London and Manchester. If you are interested in the position, we can discuss further what this looks like at screening stage. Key Accountabilities: Manage trading results to ensure delivery of budget and long term business goals. Ensure retail pricing & acceptance criteria are optimal to achieve profit and growth objectives. Define the target customer market ensuring alignment of product and customer experience. Manage the risk profile, competitive position & pricing accuracy to ensure we are operating within agreed appetite. Ensure the underwriting process is optimal from an operational & customer perspective. Ensure question sets, policy wordings & documentation is technically correct and compliant. Analyse emerging trends, quantify impacts and put plans in place to address. Maintain a strong control environment ensuring issues & incidents are effectively addressed. Ensure effective auditing to ensure payments, systems & processes are operating as designed. Provide market and competitor analysis ensuring this is translated into actionable plans. Contribute to the development of business strategy to drive channel value. Develop and maintain effective partnership relationships, both internal and external. Skills and Experience required: Collaborative, results driven self-starter who enjoys working in a highly accountable environment to drive the business forward. Previous underwriting experience having managed a significant private car portfolio with an element of non-standard business. Extensive experience balancing profit/volume/income dynamics to drive optimal trading results. Excellent technical underwriting and account management skills. Appreciation of the importance of the customer experience and continuous improvement. Strong problem solving skills with ability to break complex issues down to create new solutions. Numerate & analytical with an excellent understanding of pricing models, tools and analytics. Ability to work with all areas of the business to contribute, shape and deliver business strategy. Ability to lead and contribute on a broader level across the leadership team. Ability to manage and develop an Assistant Underwriter. Why us? Markerstudy Insurance Services Limited (MISL) is one of the largest Managing General Agents in the UK. With a strong presence in the UK motor insurance market, we specialise in niche motor cover, where our solid market knowledge and experience enables us to create highly targeted products. Our success is underpinned by our underwriting strategy to identify and apply special risk factors to the customers advantage. That, and our skilled underwriting technicians who are friendly, accessible and empowered to make decisions. We only transact business through professional UK insurance intermediaries and we take pride in fostering excellent working relationships. Our products feature prominently on Aggregators' sites, such as (url removed), Go Compare and Compare the Market, via our broker partners.
Feb 19, 2025
Full time
Product Head Location: Whitstable Role Overview Exciting opportunity for a Product Head to join the underwriting team at Markerstudy Group. The purpose of this role is to drive profitable growth of the direct car product ensuring alignment of underwriting strategy, retail pricing, systems and processes to achieve profit and volume targets and long term business goals. Very flexible hybrid working, with limited office time required. However, when office time is required, it may involve travel to locations such as London and Manchester. If you are interested in the position, we can discuss further what this looks like at screening stage. Key Accountabilities: Manage trading results to ensure delivery of budget and long term business goals. Ensure retail pricing & acceptance criteria are optimal to achieve profit and growth objectives. Define the target customer market ensuring alignment of product and customer experience. Manage the risk profile, competitive position & pricing accuracy to ensure we are operating within agreed appetite. Ensure the underwriting process is optimal from an operational & customer perspective. Ensure question sets, policy wordings & documentation is technically correct and compliant. Analyse emerging trends, quantify impacts and put plans in place to address. Maintain a strong control environment ensuring issues & incidents are effectively addressed. Ensure effective auditing to ensure payments, systems & processes are operating as designed. Provide market and competitor analysis ensuring this is translated into actionable plans. Contribute to the development of business strategy to drive channel value. Develop and maintain effective partnership relationships, both internal and external. Skills and Experience required: Collaborative, results driven self-starter who enjoys working in a highly accountable environment to drive the business forward. Previous underwriting experience having managed a significant private car portfolio with an element of non-standard business. Extensive experience balancing profit/volume/income dynamics to drive optimal trading results. Excellent technical underwriting and account management skills. Appreciation of the importance of the customer experience and continuous improvement. Strong problem solving skills with ability to break complex issues down to create new solutions. Numerate & analytical with an excellent understanding of pricing models, tools and analytics. Ability to work with all areas of the business to contribute, shape and deliver business strategy. Ability to lead and contribute on a broader level across the leadership team. Ability to manage and develop an Assistant Underwriter. Why us? Markerstudy Insurance Services Limited (MISL) is one of the largest Managing General Agents in the UK. With a strong presence in the UK motor insurance market, we specialise in niche motor cover, where our solid market knowledge and experience enables us to create highly targeted products. Our success is underpinned by our underwriting strategy to identify and apply special risk factors to the customers advantage. That, and our skilled underwriting technicians who are friendly, accessible and empowered to make decisions. We only transact business through professional UK insurance intermediaries and we take pride in fostering excellent working relationships. Our products feature prominently on Aggregators' sites, such as (url removed), Go Compare and Compare the Market, via our broker partners.
Job title: Pricing Manager Locations: Haywards Heath, Manchester (flexible hybrid) Role Overview Markerstudy Group is looking for a Pricing Manager to join a quickly growing and developing pricing department covering a range of insurance lines. Markerstudy is a leading provider of private insurance in the UK, insuring around 5% of the private cars on the UK roads, 20% of commercial vehicles and over 30% of motorcycles in total premium levels of circa £1.2b. The majority of business is written as the insurance pricing provider behind household names such as Co-op, Sainsbury s, O2, Halifax, AA, Saga and Lloyds Bank to list a few and Markerstudy also has a large and growing direct presence in the market as well. Having acquired and successfully integrated Co-op Insurance Services in 2021 & BGLi in 2022, Markerstudy are now pursuing innovative pricing techniques, taking advantage of an award-winning insurer hosted rating platform, whilst challenging existing embedded processes. As a Pricing Manager, you will be responsible for the pricing of multiple motor and home products, including the following core activities: Maintaining and improving behavioural models, prioritising a range of data science techniques. Advance the adoption of data science & statistical techniques. Develop reporting structures to monitor pricing performance in an automated fashion. Develop innovative solutions to improve rating accuracy/efficiency. Working closely with the wider pricing department and underwriting teams, your insight and recommendations will enable improvements to products and prices giving Markerstudy a critical advantage in the increasingly competitive insurance market. Key Responsibilities: Maintain and improve the pricing process to meet business requirements, including; Development of market leading behavioural modelling using a combination of traditional & data science techniques Improve sophistication within the optimisation of Markerstudy s direct brands Support delivery of pricing & underwriting business plan across Motor & Home portfolios Support development of new product offerings Advance the adoption of the latest data science & statistical techniques across pricing & underwriting Research and leverage new and existing data sources; capturing and explaining trends with innovative data features Clearly communicate results and proposed actions to key decision makers across the business Champion and facilitate automation of reporting, data pipelines and quality assurance Manage, coach and mentor team members, driving a culture of development and excellence across the team Collaborate with peers in pricing, underwriting and data science Key Skills and Experience: Experience managing general insurance products and/or pricing teams, including knowledge of current trends and issues in motor or home pricing Experience with some of the following predictive modelling techniques; Logistic Regression, GBMs, Elastic Net GLMs, GAMs, Decision Trees, Random Forests, Neural Nets and Clustering. Knowledge of the technical differences between different packages for some of these model types would be an advantage. Experience in statistical and data science programming languages (e.g. R, Python, PySpark, SAS, SQL) A good quantitative degree (Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Actuarial Science) Experience of WTW s Radar software is preferred Proficient at communicating results in a concise manner both verbally and written Behaviours: Good communication and people management skills Self-motivated with a drive to learn and develop Logical thinker with a professional and positive attitude Passion to innovate, improve processes and challenge the norm Personality and a sense of humour
Feb 19, 2025
Full time
Job title: Pricing Manager Locations: Haywards Heath, Manchester (flexible hybrid) Role Overview Markerstudy Group is looking for a Pricing Manager to join a quickly growing and developing pricing department covering a range of insurance lines. Markerstudy is a leading provider of private insurance in the UK, insuring around 5% of the private cars on the UK roads, 20% of commercial vehicles and over 30% of motorcycles in total premium levels of circa £1.2b. The majority of business is written as the insurance pricing provider behind household names such as Co-op, Sainsbury s, O2, Halifax, AA, Saga and Lloyds Bank to list a few and Markerstudy also has a large and growing direct presence in the market as well. Having acquired and successfully integrated Co-op Insurance Services in 2021 & BGLi in 2022, Markerstudy are now pursuing innovative pricing techniques, taking advantage of an award-winning insurer hosted rating platform, whilst challenging existing embedded processes. As a Pricing Manager, you will be responsible for the pricing of multiple motor and home products, including the following core activities: Maintaining and improving behavioural models, prioritising a range of data science techniques. Advance the adoption of data science & statistical techniques. Develop reporting structures to monitor pricing performance in an automated fashion. Develop innovative solutions to improve rating accuracy/efficiency. Working closely with the wider pricing department and underwriting teams, your insight and recommendations will enable improvements to products and prices giving Markerstudy a critical advantage in the increasingly competitive insurance market. Key Responsibilities: Maintain and improve the pricing process to meet business requirements, including; Development of market leading behavioural modelling using a combination of traditional & data science techniques Improve sophistication within the optimisation of Markerstudy s direct brands Support delivery of pricing & underwriting business plan across Motor & Home portfolios Support development of new product offerings Advance the adoption of the latest data science & statistical techniques across pricing & underwriting Research and leverage new and existing data sources; capturing and explaining trends with innovative data features Clearly communicate results and proposed actions to key decision makers across the business Champion and facilitate automation of reporting, data pipelines and quality assurance Manage, coach and mentor team members, driving a culture of development and excellence across the team Collaborate with peers in pricing, underwriting and data science Key Skills and Experience: Experience managing general insurance products and/or pricing teams, including knowledge of current trends and issues in motor or home pricing Experience with some of the following predictive modelling techniques; Logistic Regression, GBMs, Elastic Net GLMs, GAMs, Decision Trees, Random Forests, Neural Nets and Clustering. Knowledge of the technical differences between different packages for some of these model types would be an advantage. Experience in statistical and data science programming languages (e.g. R, Python, PySpark, SAS, SQL) A good quantitative degree (Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Actuarial Science) Experience of WTW s Radar software is preferred Proficient at communicating results in a concise manner both verbally and written Behaviours: Good communication and people management skills Self-motivated with a drive to learn and develop Logical thinker with a professional and positive attitude Passion to innovate, improve processes and challenge the norm Personality and a sense of humour
Job Title: Pricing Analyst (Portfolio Management) Locations: Manchester/Stoke Role Overview This role is for Atlanta Group, part of the Markerstudy Group. We have an exciting new role available for a Pricing Analyst to join our team at Atlanta, part of the Markerstudy Group, within our rapidly growing personal lines underwriting. It s the perfect opportunity for someone looking to progress with a fast growing company and make their mark on shaping our pricing models. As a Pricing Analyst, you will use your advanced analytical skills to: Monitor our portfolio and deliver innovative pricing solutions, Use a blend of predictive analytics and commercial acumen to distil key trends and identify pricing actions, Contribute to the profitability of the products by meeting loss ratio targets and protecting capacity providers financial results by balancing product volume and profitability The portfolio management team is responsible for developing new modelling techniques and processes, and building and refreshing the risk models that underpin our rates that need to operate effectively in the aggregator channels. Key Responsibilities: Support the design, development and implementation of a robust and innovative performance monitoring framework Contribute to the continuous pricing cycle including development and deployment of tactical pricing initiatives, price optimisation proposals and price change opportunity & impact analytics. Work closely with the Underwriting team on risk appetite, product development and innovation supporting progression by providing performance and market analytical insight. Work closely with the Technical Modelling team on peril risk cost models ensuring product performance dynamics are suitably captured and fed back in technical models. Contribute to delivery of the pricing roadmap in line with the vision and long-term goals of the company. Key Skills and Experience: Previous experience within Personal Lines Pricing is advantageous Experience with some of the following predictive modelling techniques; Logistic Regression, GBMs, Elastic Net GLMs, GAMs, Decision Trees, Random Forests, Neural Nets and Clustering Experience in statistical and data science programming languages (e.g. R, Python, PySpark, SAS, SQL) A good quantitative degree (Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Actuarial Science) Experience of WTW s Radar and Emblem software is preferred Proficient at communicating results in a concise manner both verbally and written Behaviours: Self-motivated with a drive to learn and develop Logical thinker with a professional and positive attitude Passion to innovate, improve processes and challenge the norm Personality and a sense of humour
Feb 19, 2025
Full time
Job Title: Pricing Analyst (Portfolio Management) Locations: Manchester/Stoke Role Overview This role is for Atlanta Group, part of the Markerstudy Group. We have an exciting new role available for a Pricing Analyst to join our team at Atlanta, part of the Markerstudy Group, within our rapidly growing personal lines underwriting. It s the perfect opportunity for someone looking to progress with a fast growing company and make their mark on shaping our pricing models. As a Pricing Analyst, you will use your advanced analytical skills to: Monitor our portfolio and deliver innovative pricing solutions, Use a blend of predictive analytics and commercial acumen to distil key trends and identify pricing actions, Contribute to the profitability of the products by meeting loss ratio targets and protecting capacity providers financial results by balancing product volume and profitability The portfolio management team is responsible for developing new modelling techniques and processes, and building and refreshing the risk models that underpin our rates that need to operate effectively in the aggregator channels. Key Responsibilities: Support the design, development and implementation of a robust and innovative performance monitoring framework Contribute to the continuous pricing cycle including development and deployment of tactical pricing initiatives, price optimisation proposals and price change opportunity & impact analytics. Work closely with the Underwriting team on risk appetite, product development and innovation supporting progression by providing performance and market analytical insight. Work closely with the Technical Modelling team on peril risk cost models ensuring product performance dynamics are suitably captured and fed back in technical models. Contribute to delivery of the pricing roadmap in line with the vision and long-term goals of the company. Key Skills and Experience: Previous experience within Personal Lines Pricing is advantageous Experience with some of the following predictive modelling techniques; Logistic Regression, GBMs, Elastic Net GLMs, GAMs, Decision Trees, Random Forests, Neural Nets and Clustering Experience in statistical and data science programming languages (e.g. R, Python, PySpark, SAS, SQL) A good quantitative degree (Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Actuarial Science) Experience of WTW s Radar and Emblem software is preferred Proficient at communicating results in a concise manner both verbally and written Behaviours: Self-motivated with a drive to learn and develop Logical thinker with a professional and positive attitude Passion to innovate, improve processes and challenge the norm Personality and a sense of humour
Job Title: Senior Pricing Analyst - Modelling Locations : Manchester (flexible) Role Overview This role is for Atlanta Group, part of the Markerstudy Group. Atlanta / Markerstudy Group are looking for a Senior Pricing Analyst (Modelling) to join a growing and established team. You will be responsible for utilising your technical expertise and in-depth knowledge of the insurance industry and market leading tools to produce creative and actionable pricing solutions. This is to maximise Atlanta s ability to meet its strategy and annual plan but should also influence that strategy through regular identification of opportunities to Pricing Managers, Head of Pricing and the Executive Committee. This role requires a large element of coaching team members and championing modelling best practices across the department. As a Senior Pricing Analyst - Modelling, you will use your advanced analytical skills to: Provide technical leadership on WTW toolkit (in particular Emblem and Radar) to drive forward effective and efficient solutions which deliver business requirements and add demonstrable value Provide thought leadership on modelling concepts Lead and manage the development of effective and efficient solutions which deliver business requirements and add demonstrable value Ensure that all team members follow quality assurance processes and manage risk adhering to all relevant policies Research, develop and champion the use of best practice methods and standards and ensure they are embedded throughout the department Plan, design and lead the development of Atlanta's pricing capability. Through ongoing research, maintain an extensive knowledge of statistical techniques to ensure Atlanta has a market leading approach to analysis and modelling. Assist Pricing Managers in making tactical and strategic decisions. Deputise for Pricing Managers, Head of Pricing Key Skills and Experience: Previous experience within general insurance pricing Experience with some of the following predictive modelling techniques; Logistic Regression, GBMs, Elastic Net GLMs, GAMs, Decision Trees, Random Forests, Neural Nets and Clustering Experience in statistical and data science programming languages (e.g. R, Python, PySpark, SAS, SQL) A good quantitative degree (Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Actuarial Science) Proven experience of modelling using WTW toolkit (Emblem and Radar) Proficient at communicating results in a concise manner both verbally and written Behaviours: Self-motivated with a drive to learn and develop Logical thinker with a professional and positive attitude Passion to innovate, improve processes and challenge the norm Personality and a sense of humour
Feb 19, 2025
Full time
Job Title: Senior Pricing Analyst - Modelling Locations : Manchester (flexible) Role Overview This role is for Atlanta Group, part of the Markerstudy Group. Atlanta / Markerstudy Group are looking for a Senior Pricing Analyst (Modelling) to join a growing and established team. You will be responsible for utilising your technical expertise and in-depth knowledge of the insurance industry and market leading tools to produce creative and actionable pricing solutions. This is to maximise Atlanta s ability to meet its strategy and annual plan but should also influence that strategy through regular identification of opportunities to Pricing Managers, Head of Pricing and the Executive Committee. This role requires a large element of coaching team members and championing modelling best practices across the department. As a Senior Pricing Analyst - Modelling, you will use your advanced analytical skills to: Provide technical leadership on WTW toolkit (in particular Emblem and Radar) to drive forward effective and efficient solutions which deliver business requirements and add demonstrable value Provide thought leadership on modelling concepts Lead and manage the development of effective and efficient solutions which deliver business requirements and add demonstrable value Ensure that all team members follow quality assurance processes and manage risk adhering to all relevant policies Research, develop and champion the use of best practice methods and standards and ensure they are embedded throughout the department Plan, design and lead the development of Atlanta's pricing capability. Through ongoing research, maintain an extensive knowledge of statistical techniques to ensure Atlanta has a market leading approach to analysis and modelling. Assist Pricing Managers in making tactical and strategic decisions. Deputise for Pricing Managers, Head of Pricing Key Skills and Experience: Previous experience within general insurance pricing Experience with some of the following predictive modelling techniques; Logistic Regression, GBMs, Elastic Net GLMs, GAMs, Decision Trees, Random Forests, Neural Nets and Clustering Experience in statistical and data science programming languages (e.g. R, Python, PySpark, SAS, SQL) A good quantitative degree (Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Actuarial Science) Proven experience of modelling using WTW toolkit (Emblem and Radar) Proficient at communicating results in a concise manner both verbally and written Behaviours: Self-motivated with a drive to learn and develop Logical thinker with a professional and positive attitude Passion to innovate, improve processes and challenge the norm Personality and a sense of humour
Job Title: Principle Pricing Analyst Locations : Manchester (flexible) Role Overview This role is for Atlanta Group, part of the Markerstudy Group. Markerstudy Group are looking for a Principal Pricing Analyst to join a quickly growing and developing pricing department across a range of insurance lines. You will Utilise your technical expertise, in-depth knowledge of insurance industry and market leading tools to produce creative and actionable pricing solutions. This is to maximise Atlanta s ability to meet its strategy and annual plan but should also influence that strategy through regular identification of opportunities to Pricing Managers, Head of Pricing and Executive Committee. This role requires a large element of coaching team members and championing best practice across the department. Reporting to the Head of Pricing, you will make use of WTW Radar and Emblem and you will have responsibility for the development and maintenance of predictive models (GLM) and price optimisation including machine learning algorithms (GBM), LTV (Lifetime Value) and fair pricing principles. Ultimately creating value for our customers and Atlanta. Bringing best in class pricing experience, you ll be expected to provide pricing proposals considering customer and commercial outcomes, communicating these in a compelling, impactful way to all levels of stakeholders to help us make the right decisions at the right times. You ll work on multiple priorities within a fast paced, dynamic environment. You ll need to be able to manage the expectations of stakeholders alongside prioritising your workload. As a Principle Pricing Analyst, you will use your advanced analytical skills to: Be a key stakeholder influencing the direction & outcome of projects Provide technical leadership on WTW toolkit (in particular Radar Optimiser) to drive forward effective and efficient solutions Provide thought leadership on optimisation and modelling concepts Research, develop and champion the use of best practice methods and standards and ensure they are embedded throughout the department Lead the development of the Groups pricing capability Query large databases to extract and manipulate data that is fit for purpose Oversee and assist in the development and implementation of the market leading methodologies you've identified Deliver regular management information on specific KPI's relating to Atlanta's performance Continuously evaluate methodologies, understanding how they fit into the wider piece, and identify where they can be improved Key Skills and Experience: Previous experience within general insurance pricing Experience with some of the following predictive modelling techniques; Logistic Regression, GBMs, Elastic Net GLMs, GAMs, Decision Trees, Random Forests, Neural Nets and Clustering Experience in statistical and data science programming languages (e.g. R, Python, PySpark, SAS, SQL) A good quantitative degree (Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Actuarial Science) Experience of WTW s Radar software is preferred Proficient at communicating results in a concise manner both verbally and written Behaviours: Self-motivated with a drive to learn and develop Logical thinker with a professional and positive attitude Passion to innovate, improve processes and challenge the norm Personality and a sense of humour
Feb 19, 2025
Full time
Job Title: Principle Pricing Analyst Locations : Manchester (flexible) Role Overview This role is for Atlanta Group, part of the Markerstudy Group. Markerstudy Group are looking for a Principal Pricing Analyst to join a quickly growing and developing pricing department across a range of insurance lines. You will Utilise your technical expertise, in-depth knowledge of insurance industry and market leading tools to produce creative and actionable pricing solutions. This is to maximise Atlanta s ability to meet its strategy and annual plan but should also influence that strategy through regular identification of opportunities to Pricing Managers, Head of Pricing and Executive Committee. This role requires a large element of coaching team members and championing best practice across the department. Reporting to the Head of Pricing, you will make use of WTW Radar and Emblem and you will have responsibility for the development and maintenance of predictive models (GLM) and price optimisation including machine learning algorithms (GBM), LTV (Lifetime Value) and fair pricing principles. Ultimately creating value for our customers and Atlanta. Bringing best in class pricing experience, you ll be expected to provide pricing proposals considering customer and commercial outcomes, communicating these in a compelling, impactful way to all levels of stakeholders to help us make the right decisions at the right times. You ll work on multiple priorities within a fast paced, dynamic environment. You ll need to be able to manage the expectations of stakeholders alongside prioritising your workload. As a Principle Pricing Analyst, you will use your advanced analytical skills to: Be a key stakeholder influencing the direction & outcome of projects Provide technical leadership on WTW toolkit (in particular Radar Optimiser) to drive forward effective and efficient solutions Provide thought leadership on optimisation and modelling concepts Research, develop and champion the use of best practice methods and standards and ensure they are embedded throughout the department Lead the development of the Groups pricing capability Query large databases to extract and manipulate data that is fit for purpose Oversee and assist in the development and implementation of the market leading methodologies you've identified Deliver regular management information on specific KPI's relating to Atlanta's performance Continuously evaluate methodologies, understanding how they fit into the wider piece, and identify where they can be improved Key Skills and Experience: Previous experience within general insurance pricing Experience with some of the following predictive modelling techniques; Logistic Regression, GBMs, Elastic Net GLMs, GAMs, Decision Trees, Random Forests, Neural Nets and Clustering Experience in statistical and data science programming languages (e.g. R, Python, PySpark, SAS, SQL) A good quantitative degree (Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Actuarial Science) Experience of WTW s Radar software is preferred Proficient at communicating results in a concise manner both verbally and written Behaviours: Self-motivated with a drive to learn and develop Logical thinker with a professional and positive attitude Passion to innovate, improve processes and challenge the norm Personality and a sense of humour
Job Title: Senior Pricing Analyst Locations : Haywards Heath or Manchester (Hybrid) Role Overview Markerstudy Group are looking for a Senior Pricing Analyst to join a quickly growing and developing pricing department across a range of insurance lines. Markerstudy is a leading provider of private insurance in the UK, insuring around 5% of the private cars on the UK roads, 20% of commercial vehicles and over 30% of motorcycles in total premium levels of circa £1.2b. The majority of business is written as the insurance pricing provider behind household names such as Co-op, Sainsbury s, O2, Halifax, AA, Saga and Lloyds Bank to list a few and Markerstudy also has a large and growing direct presence in the market as well. Having acquired and successfully integrated Co-op Insurance Services in 2021 & BGLi in 2022, Markerstudy are now pursuing innovative pricing techniques, taking advantage of an award winning insurer hosted rating platform, whilst challenging existing embedded processes. As a Senior Pricing Analyst, you will use your advanced analytical skills to: Be a key stakeholder influencing the direction & outcome of projects across a range of personal lines products Create innovative data solutions finding new ways to mine insight & present data Build and maintain sophisticated models, prioritising a range of data science techniques Develop reporting structures to monitor pricing performance in an automated fashion Working with either retail or technical pricing teams and closely with underwriting teams, your insight and recommendations will enable improvements to products and prices giving Markerstudy a critical advantage in the increasingly competitive insurance market. Key Responsibilities: Develop a suite of advanced pricing models using a combination of traditional & data science techniques across Private Car, Commercial Vehicle & Home accounts Advance the adoption of data science & statistical techniques across pricing & underwriting Research and leverage new and existing data sources; capturing and explaining trends with innovative data features Communicate results to key decision makers across the business for action based on the results of pricing analysis Review observed & expected performance of key accounts Collaborate with peers in pricing, underwriting and data science Facilitate automation of repeatable tasks Using specialist software to monitor trends and review impact of pricing proposals Coaching and mentoring team members Key Skills and Experience: Minimum of 2 years experience within general insurance pricing Experience with some of the following predictive modelling techniques; Logistic Regression, GBMs, Elastic Net GLMs, GAMs, Decision Trees, Random Forests, Neural Nets and Clustering Experience in statistical and data science programming languages (e.g. R, Python, PySpark, SAS, SQL) A good quantitative degree (Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Actuarial Science) Experience of WTW s Radar software is preferred Proficient at communicating results in a concise manner both verbally and written Behaviours: Self-motivated with a drive to learn and develop Logical thinker with a professional and positive attitude Passion to innovate, improve processes and challenge the norm Personality and a sense of humour
Feb 19, 2025
Full time
Job Title: Senior Pricing Analyst Locations : Haywards Heath or Manchester (Hybrid) Role Overview Markerstudy Group are looking for a Senior Pricing Analyst to join a quickly growing and developing pricing department across a range of insurance lines. Markerstudy is a leading provider of private insurance in the UK, insuring around 5% of the private cars on the UK roads, 20% of commercial vehicles and over 30% of motorcycles in total premium levels of circa £1.2b. The majority of business is written as the insurance pricing provider behind household names such as Co-op, Sainsbury s, O2, Halifax, AA, Saga and Lloyds Bank to list a few and Markerstudy also has a large and growing direct presence in the market as well. Having acquired and successfully integrated Co-op Insurance Services in 2021 & BGLi in 2022, Markerstudy are now pursuing innovative pricing techniques, taking advantage of an award winning insurer hosted rating platform, whilst challenging existing embedded processes. As a Senior Pricing Analyst, you will use your advanced analytical skills to: Be a key stakeholder influencing the direction & outcome of projects across a range of personal lines products Create innovative data solutions finding new ways to mine insight & present data Build and maintain sophisticated models, prioritising a range of data science techniques Develop reporting structures to monitor pricing performance in an automated fashion Working with either retail or technical pricing teams and closely with underwriting teams, your insight and recommendations will enable improvements to products and prices giving Markerstudy a critical advantage in the increasingly competitive insurance market. Key Responsibilities: Develop a suite of advanced pricing models using a combination of traditional & data science techniques across Private Car, Commercial Vehicle & Home accounts Advance the adoption of data science & statistical techniques across pricing & underwriting Research and leverage new and existing data sources; capturing and explaining trends with innovative data features Communicate results to key decision makers across the business for action based on the results of pricing analysis Review observed & expected performance of key accounts Collaborate with peers in pricing, underwriting and data science Facilitate automation of repeatable tasks Using specialist software to monitor trends and review impact of pricing proposals Coaching and mentoring team members Key Skills and Experience: Minimum of 2 years experience within general insurance pricing Experience with some of the following predictive modelling techniques; Logistic Regression, GBMs, Elastic Net GLMs, GAMs, Decision Trees, Random Forests, Neural Nets and Clustering Experience in statistical and data science programming languages (e.g. R, Python, PySpark, SAS, SQL) A good quantitative degree (Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Actuarial Science) Experience of WTW s Radar software is preferred Proficient at communicating results in a concise manner both verbally and written Behaviours: Self-motivated with a drive to learn and develop Logical thinker with a professional and positive attitude Passion to innovate, improve processes and challenge the norm Personality and a sense of humour
Job Title: Technical Pricing Analyst Locations : Manchester, flexible hybrid position. Role Overview This role is for Atlanta Group, part of the Markerstudy Group. Markerstudy Group are looking for a Technical Pricing Analyst to help deliver the technical pricing strategy for our delegated authority insurance products. Your role is critical in ensuring accurate risk pricing are developed and refreshed on a regular basis to improve the predictiveness of our technical pricing models. You ll collaborate with cross-functional teams, develop pricing recommendations, manage product performance and develop your team of analysts alongside continually improving our pricing capability. As a Technical Pricing Analyst, you will use your advanced analytical skills to: Lead components of each risk pricing project playing a significant role in risk model builds and refreshes across all product lines. Work closely with stakeholders across the business to ensure data used for risk modelling is consistent, efficient and suitable for modelling. Contribute to delivering our commercial objectives by continuing to build and maintain our risk pricing models efficiently to achieve profitable growth for the wider business and our capacity partners. Manage relationships with our key internal and external stakeholders. Supporting and contribute to key projects across the business as a pricing SME. Work with the Portfolio Management and Underwriting teams on risk appetite, product development and innovation to ensure that pricing models have the appropriate level of expert input. Communicate effectively and build trusting relationships by understanding and meeting expectations of key internal and external stakeholders. Key Skills and Experience: Previous experience within general insurance pricing Experience with some of the following predictive modelling techniques; Logistic Regression, GBMs, Elastic Net GLMs, GAMs, Decision Trees, Random Forests, Neural Nets and Clustering Experience in statistical and data science programming languages (e.g. R, Python, PySpark, SAS, SQL) A good quantitative degree (Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Actuarial Science) Experience of WTW s Radar software is preferred Proficient at communicating results in a concise manner both verbally and written Behaviours: Self-motivated with a drive to learn and develop Logical thinker with a professional and positive attitude Passion to innovate, improve processes and challenge the norm
Feb 19, 2025
Full time
Job Title: Technical Pricing Analyst Locations : Manchester, flexible hybrid position. Role Overview This role is for Atlanta Group, part of the Markerstudy Group. Markerstudy Group are looking for a Technical Pricing Analyst to help deliver the technical pricing strategy for our delegated authority insurance products. Your role is critical in ensuring accurate risk pricing are developed and refreshed on a regular basis to improve the predictiveness of our technical pricing models. You ll collaborate with cross-functional teams, develop pricing recommendations, manage product performance and develop your team of analysts alongside continually improving our pricing capability. As a Technical Pricing Analyst, you will use your advanced analytical skills to: Lead components of each risk pricing project playing a significant role in risk model builds and refreshes across all product lines. Work closely with stakeholders across the business to ensure data used for risk modelling is consistent, efficient and suitable for modelling. Contribute to delivering our commercial objectives by continuing to build and maintain our risk pricing models efficiently to achieve profitable growth for the wider business and our capacity partners. Manage relationships with our key internal and external stakeholders. Supporting and contribute to key projects across the business as a pricing SME. Work with the Portfolio Management and Underwriting teams on risk appetite, product development and innovation to ensure that pricing models have the appropriate level of expert input. Communicate effectively and build trusting relationships by understanding and meeting expectations of key internal and external stakeholders. Key Skills and Experience: Previous experience within general insurance pricing Experience with some of the following predictive modelling techniques; Logistic Regression, GBMs, Elastic Net GLMs, GAMs, Decision Trees, Random Forests, Neural Nets and Clustering Experience in statistical and data science programming languages (e.g. R, Python, PySpark, SAS, SQL) A good quantitative degree (Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Actuarial Science) Experience of WTW s Radar software is preferred Proficient at communicating results in a concise manner both verbally and written Behaviours: Self-motivated with a drive to learn and develop Logical thinker with a professional and positive attitude Passion to innovate, improve processes and challenge the norm
Job Title: Commercial Pricing Manager Location: Peterborough (flexible hybrid working) Role purpose Lead on pricing outcomes and use your analytical flair, commercial experience and trading expertise to improve pricing performance of BGL Own Brand Products and some of the UK s leading insurance brands. Use expertise to develop others in the team in order to drive commercially successful outcomes. Key Responsibilities Responsible for accountable brands contribution to the annual Motor & Home trading plan. Ensure that trading performance for accountable brands are closely monitored, with trading variances raised and appropriate interventions proposed and delivered Motivated by the challenge of deriving and owning pricing decisions, using advanced analytics, to develop a range of pricing interventions to maximise value from the current market Accountable for end to end build of price changes and implementation of pricing models for accountable brands, ensuring all controls are adhered to, while challenging process to ensure controls are adequate and propose changes where necessary Effectively influence stakeholders and develop strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to adopt your trading strategies, and ensure alignment of pricing and brand strategy. Active ownership of team development and coaching of analysts. Work closely with Technical Pricing Team to ensure pricing models meet business objectives. About you: Highly numerate and analytical. You will have substantial work experience in a commercial environment. You will have demonstrated experience of using data driven analytics to create solutions to business problems Proven ability in influencing stakeholders Expert in one of SQL, R, SAS or equivalent for analytical purposes on large datasets. Degree in Economics, Statistics, Mathematics or another analytical subject
Feb 19, 2025
Full time
Job Title: Commercial Pricing Manager Location: Peterborough (flexible hybrid working) Role purpose Lead on pricing outcomes and use your analytical flair, commercial experience and trading expertise to improve pricing performance of BGL Own Brand Products and some of the UK s leading insurance brands. Use expertise to develop others in the team in order to drive commercially successful outcomes. Key Responsibilities Responsible for accountable brands contribution to the annual Motor & Home trading plan. Ensure that trading performance for accountable brands are closely monitored, with trading variances raised and appropriate interventions proposed and delivered Motivated by the challenge of deriving and owning pricing decisions, using advanced analytics, to develop a range of pricing interventions to maximise value from the current market Accountable for end to end build of price changes and implementation of pricing models for accountable brands, ensuring all controls are adhered to, while challenging process to ensure controls are adequate and propose changes where necessary Effectively influence stakeholders and develop strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to adopt your trading strategies, and ensure alignment of pricing and brand strategy. Active ownership of team development and coaching of analysts. Work closely with Technical Pricing Team to ensure pricing models meet business objectives. About you: Highly numerate and analytical. You will have substantial work experience in a commercial environment. You will have demonstrated experience of using data driven analytics to create solutions to business problems Proven ability in influencing stakeholders Expert in one of SQL, R, SAS or equivalent for analytical purposes on large datasets. Degree in Economics, Statistics, Mathematics or another analytical subject
Senior Underwriter This position is largely remote, with the occasional travel. We have offices in Kent, Cambridgeshire, Manchester, and Stoke-On-Trent. Role Purpose: To support the Product Head in developing and maintaining the range of products to ensure the agreed business plan targets and objectives are met. Exploiting new product opportunities and providing Product and Technical support both internally and externally. Key Responsibilities: - Fully understand underwriting performance metrics to enable collation and presentation of key account information to the Product Head at agreed intervals and dealing with ad-hoc requests relating to products, pricing and MI. To present pricing recommendations to the Product Head based on analysis of data, broker intel, pricing and MI team. To manage new product developments and amendments. To research the market, through broker Intel, media and personal contacts, to remain up to date on all developing issues and opportunities. Management of key accounts and other agreed key business relationships, to maintain and develop profitable accounts, and to explore any product opportunities and resolve issues that exist. Nurture broker relationships to meet the needs of the business plan whilst using that relationship to obtain feedback from our customers of their experience. To investigate and respond to queries from the operational area in relation to policy issues. Train and mentor junior underwriters, sharing expertise and best practices. About You: Experienced Underwriter. Data Mining Experience. Has an analytical background. Previous experience within the insurance market. Commercial awareness, market knowledge, process awareness. Data analysis including presentation of observations and proposed actions. Work well within a team environment as well as able to self-motivate and use initiative. Good knowledge of Excel functions. Excellent communication skills. Knowledge of SAS software, Databricks, Power BI and Radar would be beneficial. Why us? Markerstudy Insurance Services Limited (MISL) is one of the largest Managing General Agents in the UK. With a strong presence in the UK motor insurance market, we specialise in niche motor cover, where our solid market knowledge and experience enables us to create highly targeted products. Our success is underpinned by our underwriting strategy to identify and apply special risk factors to the customers advantage. That, and our skilled underwriting technicians who are friendly, accessible and empowered to make decisions. We only transact business through professional UK insurance intermediaries and we take pride in fostering excellent working relationships. Our products feature prominently on Aggregators' sites, such as (url removed), Go Compare and Compare the Market, via our broker partners. What we offer in return? A collaborative and fast paced work environment 25 days annual leave plus of Bank Holidays and the ability to buy an additional five days holiday Health Cash Plan A benefit scheme that offers discounts and cashback on shopping, restaurants, travel and more Life Assurance 4x annual salary
Feb 19, 2025
Full time
Senior Underwriter This position is largely remote, with the occasional travel. We have offices in Kent, Cambridgeshire, Manchester, and Stoke-On-Trent. Role Purpose: To support the Product Head in developing and maintaining the range of products to ensure the agreed business plan targets and objectives are met. Exploiting new product opportunities and providing Product and Technical support both internally and externally. Key Responsibilities: - Fully understand underwriting performance metrics to enable collation and presentation of key account information to the Product Head at agreed intervals and dealing with ad-hoc requests relating to products, pricing and MI. To present pricing recommendations to the Product Head based on analysis of data, broker intel, pricing and MI team. To manage new product developments and amendments. To research the market, through broker Intel, media and personal contacts, to remain up to date on all developing issues and opportunities. Management of key accounts and other agreed key business relationships, to maintain and develop profitable accounts, and to explore any product opportunities and resolve issues that exist. Nurture broker relationships to meet the needs of the business plan whilst using that relationship to obtain feedback from our customers of their experience. To investigate and respond to queries from the operational area in relation to policy issues. Train and mentor junior underwriters, sharing expertise and best practices. About You: Experienced Underwriter. Data Mining Experience. Has an analytical background. Previous experience within the insurance market. Commercial awareness, market knowledge, process awareness. Data analysis including presentation of observations and proposed actions. Work well within a team environment as well as able to self-motivate and use initiative. Good knowledge of Excel functions. Excellent communication skills. Knowledge of SAS software, Databricks, Power BI and Radar would be beneficial. Why us? Markerstudy Insurance Services Limited (MISL) is one of the largest Managing General Agents in the UK. With a strong presence in the UK motor insurance market, we specialise in niche motor cover, where our solid market knowledge and experience enables us to create highly targeted products. Our success is underpinned by our underwriting strategy to identify and apply special risk factors to the customers advantage. That, and our skilled underwriting technicians who are friendly, accessible and empowered to make decisions. We only transact business through professional UK insurance intermediaries and we take pride in fostering excellent working relationships. Our products feature prominently on Aggregators' sites, such as (url removed), Go Compare and Compare the Market, via our broker partners. What we offer in return? A collaborative and fast paced work environment 25 days annual leave plus of Bank Holidays and the ability to buy an additional five days holiday Health Cash Plan A benefit scheme that offers discounts and cashback on shopping, restaurants, travel and more Life Assurance 4x annual salary
Broker Systems Engineer This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing, thriving company with a huge presence in the insurance space. The role can be based at either the Peterborough, Manchester or Stoke Offices and will involve a mixture of working from home and in the office. Job Purpose: As a Broker Systems Engineer you will analyse, configure, and test common areas of the core Policy administration systems using appropriate processes, methods, and standards. Working in a Scrum agile environment, Broker Systems Engineers perform configuration changes to meet project and change goals. You will be involved in all aspects of the development process, taking responsibility for your own work, and working to ensure the success of the team sprints. Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities: Undertake development/configuration and delivery of systems at a level appropriate to the role. Working alongside other key business functions including Trading, Pricing, Wholesale, Operations, Commercial and Business Optimisation to ensure optimal commercial performance of the platform. Execute unit testing for all development/configuration and contribute to the planning of appropriate testing by the test team. Ensure all production and development / test platforms are robust and secure, with clear auditing of change, in accordance with the Change Management practices. Ensure that the development/configuration of the platforms are consistent and in line to our standards. Provide 3rd line support for existing Policy Administration Systems within Markerstudy Distribution. To produce suitable design proposals for all new development in association with the rest of the scrum team in line with the Product Design Authority process (PDA). Ensure all configuration documents are kept up to date inline with our config change procedure for audit trail purposes. Contribute to best practice in development of the systems and of processes within the scrum team. Provide updates to line management and the team on the progress of work during daily stand-ups and meetings. Ensure compliance to Technology controls in all activities undertaken. To provide input to the analysis process to avoid re-work and re-specification of systems mid-project. To actively support and encourage at all times, compliance with our quality principles, company policies and best practice in security, legal and regulatory requirements. To safeguard information, paying particular attention to customer and employee data and business sensitive information. Skills/Experience needed: Essential Experience of Open GI s Core back office platform. Understanding and experience of the software development life cycle, agile methodology (especially Scrum). Highly motivated / motivational to see success, delivered via their efforts. Good awareness of Incident, Problem and change management. Familiar with Insurance Policy Administration systems. Flexible and able to absorb rapidly new information / change in plans. Knowledge of version control tools for versioning code changes. Desirable Good Knowledge and experience use of HTML, Velocity, CSS and Microsoft applications. Demonstrates a systematic, disciplined, and analytical approach to problem solving. Good formal and informal communications ability both orally and in writing. Capable of assisting other team members. Is performance driven and can motivate others to be the same. Good appreciation of the wider field of Technology. Able to adapt to change well. Good awareness of Cyber / Information / Data Security risks and the potential impact of these to the business. Use of issue management tools such as Jira, Service Now and confluence etc. Benefits Starting with 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) Opportunity for a yearly bonus Life Assurance 2x annual salary Collaborative, fast paced working environment Hybrid Working Modern, vibrant offices If you are interested, please apply with your up-to-date CV or email (url removed) for more information.
Feb 19, 2025
Full time
Broker Systems Engineer This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing, thriving company with a huge presence in the insurance space. The role can be based at either the Peterborough, Manchester or Stoke Offices and will involve a mixture of working from home and in the office. Job Purpose: As a Broker Systems Engineer you will analyse, configure, and test common areas of the core Policy administration systems using appropriate processes, methods, and standards. Working in a Scrum agile environment, Broker Systems Engineers perform configuration changes to meet project and change goals. You will be involved in all aspects of the development process, taking responsibility for your own work, and working to ensure the success of the team sprints. Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities: Undertake development/configuration and delivery of systems at a level appropriate to the role. Working alongside other key business functions including Trading, Pricing, Wholesale, Operations, Commercial and Business Optimisation to ensure optimal commercial performance of the platform. Execute unit testing for all development/configuration and contribute to the planning of appropriate testing by the test team. Ensure all production and development / test platforms are robust and secure, with clear auditing of change, in accordance with the Change Management practices. Ensure that the development/configuration of the platforms are consistent and in line to our standards. Provide 3rd line support for existing Policy Administration Systems within Markerstudy Distribution. To produce suitable design proposals for all new development in association with the rest of the scrum team in line with the Product Design Authority process (PDA). Ensure all configuration documents are kept up to date inline with our config change procedure for audit trail purposes. Contribute to best practice in development of the systems and of processes within the scrum team. Provide updates to line management and the team on the progress of work during daily stand-ups and meetings. Ensure compliance to Technology controls in all activities undertaken. To provide input to the analysis process to avoid re-work and re-specification of systems mid-project. To actively support and encourage at all times, compliance with our quality principles, company policies and best practice in security, legal and regulatory requirements. To safeguard information, paying particular attention to customer and employee data and business sensitive information. Skills/Experience needed: Essential Experience of Open GI s Core back office platform. Understanding and experience of the software development life cycle, agile methodology (especially Scrum). Highly motivated / motivational to see success, delivered via their efforts. Good awareness of Incident, Problem and change management. Familiar with Insurance Policy Administration systems. Flexible and able to absorb rapidly new information / change in plans. Knowledge of version control tools for versioning code changes. Desirable Good Knowledge and experience use of HTML, Velocity, CSS and Microsoft applications. Demonstrates a systematic, disciplined, and analytical approach to problem solving. Good formal and informal communications ability both orally and in writing. Capable of assisting other team members. Is performance driven and can motivate others to be the same. Good appreciation of the wider field of Technology. Able to adapt to change well. Good awareness of Cyber / Information / Data Security risks and the potential impact of these to the business. Use of issue management tools such as Jira, Service Now and confluence etc. Benefits Starting with 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) Opportunity for a yearly bonus Life Assurance 2x annual salary Collaborative, fast paced working environment Hybrid Working Modern, vibrant offices If you are interested, please apply with your up-to-date CV or email (url removed) for more information.
Senior Broker Systems Engineer Open GI Calling all people with Open GI Experience This is a fantastic opportunity to Markerstudy Insurance Group who are a growing, thriving company with a huge presence in the insurance space. This role can be largely remote based with occasional travel to either the Peterborough, Manchester or Stoke Offices depending on which you are closest too. Role Purpose: As a Senior Broker Systems Engineer you are responsible for the efficiency and effectiveness of development/configuration and through the delivery processes. Working within squads you will play a key role in setting an example by ensure quality solutions and positive mindset. Role Responsibilities: Undertake development/configuration and delivery of systems at a level appropriate to the role. Specifically focused on the Open GI Core Platform and associated products. Use Open GI frame calculation functions to implement business and regulatory changes into the Open GI Core system, ensuring the best journey for clients and staff. Working alongside other key business functions including Trading, Pricing, Wholesale, Operations, Commercial and Business Optimisation to ensure optimal commercial performance of the platform. Execute unit testing for all development/configuration and contribute to the planning of appropriate testing by the test team. Ensure all production and development / test platforms are robust and secure, with clear auditing of change, in accordance with the Change Management practises. Support the Scrum team in the successful planning and delivery of sprints. Coaching/mentoring Junior and Broker Systems Engineers to ensure the appropriate standards are met within squad working. Create training plans to fit the needs of Broker Systems professionals to enhance knowledge and Skill. Provide 3rd line support for existing Policy Administration Systems within Atlanta. To produce suitable design proposals for all new development in association with the rest of the scrum team in line with the Product Design Authority process (PDA). Ensure all configuration documents are kept up to date inline with our config change procedure for audit trail purposes. Work with Head of Broker Systems, Broker Systems Consultant and Principal Broker Systems Engineers on the delivery of work set as part of the overall strategy for Broker Systems. Deliver new configuration components, documents to the agreed levels of quality and in the agreed timescales to ensure project and other change success. To provide reliable estimates of the effort required to develop new systems and functionality. Follow best practise in development and unit testing of configuration and documents builds to ensure minimal defect count in both None prod and Prod environments. To provide input to the analysis process to avoid re-work and re-specification of systems mid-project. Skills and Experience Required: Essential Experience of the Open GI Core back-office systems. Experience of Open GI enhanced calculation functions including Core toolkit and Scheme Toolkit. Understanding and experience of the software development life cycle, agile methodology (especially Scrum). Good Knowledge and experience use of HTML, Velocity, CSS and Microsoft applications. Strong knowledge and experience of technical configuration of a policy administration system(s). A passion for quality and a continuous improvement mindset. Good experience to develop and mentor Broker System professionals. Good awareness of Incident, Problem and change management. Desirable Demonstrates a systematic, disciplined, and analytical approach to problem solving. Good awareness of Cyber / Information / Data Security risks and the potential impact of these to the business. Use of issue management tools such as Jira, Service Now and confluence etc. Experience managing 3rd party suppliers. Benefits Starting with 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) Opportunity for a yearly bonus Life Assurance 2x annual salary Collaborative, fast paced working environment Hybrid Working Modern, vibrant offices Why us? Markerstudy Insurance Services Limited (MISL) is one of the largest Managing General Agents in the UK. With a strong presence in the UK motor insurance market, we specialise in niche motor cover, where our solid market knowledge and experience enables us to create highly targeted products. Our success is underpinned by our underwriting strategy to identify and apply special risk factors to the customers advantage. That, and our skilled underwriting technicians who are friendly, accessible and empowered to make decisions. We only transact business through professional UK insurance intermediaries and we take pride in fostering excellent working relationships. Our products feature prominently on Aggregators' sites, such as (url removed), Go Compare and Compare the Market, via our broker partners. If you are interested, please apply with your up-to-date CV.
Feb 18, 2025
Full time
Senior Broker Systems Engineer Open GI Calling all people with Open GI Experience This is a fantastic opportunity to Markerstudy Insurance Group who are a growing, thriving company with a huge presence in the insurance space. This role can be largely remote based with occasional travel to either the Peterborough, Manchester or Stoke Offices depending on which you are closest too. Role Purpose: As a Senior Broker Systems Engineer you are responsible for the efficiency and effectiveness of development/configuration and through the delivery processes. Working within squads you will play a key role in setting an example by ensure quality solutions and positive mindset. Role Responsibilities: Undertake development/configuration and delivery of systems at a level appropriate to the role. Specifically focused on the Open GI Core Platform and associated products. Use Open GI frame calculation functions to implement business and regulatory changes into the Open GI Core system, ensuring the best journey for clients and staff. Working alongside other key business functions including Trading, Pricing, Wholesale, Operations, Commercial and Business Optimisation to ensure optimal commercial performance of the platform. Execute unit testing for all development/configuration and contribute to the planning of appropriate testing by the test team. Ensure all production and development / test platforms are robust and secure, with clear auditing of change, in accordance with the Change Management practises. Support the Scrum team in the successful planning and delivery of sprints. Coaching/mentoring Junior and Broker Systems Engineers to ensure the appropriate standards are met within squad working. Create training plans to fit the needs of Broker Systems professionals to enhance knowledge and Skill. Provide 3rd line support for existing Policy Administration Systems within Atlanta. To produce suitable design proposals for all new development in association with the rest of the scrum team in line with the Product Design Authority process (PDA). Ensure all configuration documents are kept up to date inline with our config change procedure for audit trail purposes. Work with Head of Broker Systems, Broker Systems Consultant and Principal Broker Systems Engineers on the delivery of work set as part of the overall strategy for Broker Systems. Deliver new configuration components, documents to the agreed levels of quality and in the agreed timescales to ensure project and other change success. To provide reliable estimates of the effort required to develop new systems and functionality. Follow best practise in development and unit testing of configuration and documents builds to ensure minimal defect count in both None prod and Prod environments. To provide input to the analysis process to avoid re-work and re-specification of systems mid-project. Skills and Experience Required: Essential Experience of the Open GI Core back-office systems. Experience of Open GI enhanced calculation functions including Core toolkit and Scheme Toolkit. Understanding and experience of the software development life cycle, agile methodology (especially Scrum). Good Knowledge and experience use of HTML, Velocity, CSS and Microsoft applications. Strong knowledge and experience of technical configuration of a policy administration system(s). A passion for quality and a continuous improvement mindset. Good experience to develop and mentor Broker System professionals. Good awareness of Incident, Problem and change management. Desirable Demonstrates a systematic, disciplined, and analytical approach to problem solving. Good awareness of Cyber / Information / Data Security risks and the potential impact of these to the business. Use of issue management tools such as Jira, Service Now and confluence etc. Experience managing 3rd party suppliers. Benefits Starting with 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) Opportunity for a yearly bonus Life Assurance 2x annual salary Collaborative, fast paced working environment Hybrid Working Modern, vibrant offices Why us? Markerstudy Insurance Services Limited (MISL) is one of the largest Managing General Agents in the UK. With a strong presence in the UK motor insurance market, we specialise in niche motor cover, where our solid market knowledge and experience enables us to create highly targeted products. Our success is underpinned by our underwriting strategy to identify and apply special risk factors to the customers advantage. That, and our skilled underwriting technicians who are friendly, accessible and empowered to make decisions. We only transact business through professional UK insurance intermediaries and we take pride in fostering excellent working relationships. Our products feature prominently on Aggregators' sites, such as (url removed), Go Compare and Compare the Market, via our broker partners. If you are interested, please apply with your up-to-date CV.
Product Governance Manager Location: Central Manchester - Hybrid Salary: £46k Are you a highly skilled professional with a passion for product governance in the insurance industry? Join a leading UK insurance provider as their Product Governance Manager , where you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring that their products are not only fit for purpose but also provide exceptional value to customers while adhering to legal and regulatory standards. Role Purpose: As the Product Governance Manager, you will: Ensure adherence to the Product Governance Business Standard and Framework. Monitor that products meet the needs of customers, ensuring Fair Value, legal compliance, and regulatory expectations. Seek opportunities to enhance customer outcomes and improve product offerings. Support the development and delivery of new and existing products or services across Own Brands and Corporate Partner arrangements. Key Responsibilities: Serve as the primary Product Governance SME , providing expert guidance on product governance. Ensure product offerings meet customer requirements and adhere to the Product Governance Framework. Lead Product Reviews and Financial Value Assessments (FVAs) , ensuring effective management of outcomes and actions. Oversee the analysis, interpretation, and management of FVA/PR documents from insurers and distributors. Take accountability for value and utility reporting , conducting analyses, and driving the implementation of actionable outcomes. Prepare key documentation such as the Product Governance Framework and lead Product Governance Internal Challenge sessions . Act as the go-to subject matter expert for enterprise-wide projects, ensuring effective stakeholder management. Maintain a deep understanding of customer needs, market trends, and product propositions while fostering strong relationships across the business. Provide line management to Product Executives, driving personal development, training, and performance management for both yourself and your team. Skills & Experience: Must Have: In-depth knowledge of insurance products . Understanding of the general insurance market , including evolving customer needs, technology, and regulation. A strong grasp of Product Governance and the regulatory environment in general insurance. Ability to critically evaluate information and communicate findings clearly. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills . Proven ability to manage multiple deliveries to meet deadlines. Chartered Insurance Institute qualification. Preferred: Experience in people management , with a focus on developing talent and maintaining high performance. Why Join Us? Join a top UK insurance provider and become part of a dynamic and innovative environment where you ll have the opportunity to influence key decisions, work with diverse stakeholders, and drive impactful change. We offer a competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work culture. If you're a seasoned professional with a passion for product governance and customer-centric solutions, we'd love to hear from you! Apply Now and make a meaningful impact with a leading name in the UK insurance industry!
Feb 18, 2025
Full time
Product Governance Manager Location: Central Manchester - Hybrid Salary: £46k Are you a highly skilled professional with a passion for product governance in the insurance industry? Join a leading UK insurance provider as their Product Governance Manager , where you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring that their products are not only fit for purpose but also provide exceptional value to customers while adhering to legal and regulatory standards. Role Purpose: As the Product Governance Manager, you will: Ensure adherence to the Product Governance Business Standard and Framework. Monitor that products meet the needs of customers, ensuring Fair Value, legal compliance, and regulatory expectations. Seek opportunities to enhance customer outcomes and improve product offerings. Support the development and delivery of new and existing products or services across Own Brands and Corporate Partner arrangements. Key Responsibilities: Serve as the primary Product Governance SME , providing expert guidance on product governance. Ensure product offerings meet customer requirements and adhere to the Product Governance Framework. Lead Product Reviews and Financial Value Assessments (FVAs) , ensuring effective management of outcomes and actions. Oversee the analysis, interpretation, and management of FVA/PR documents from insurers and distributors. Take accountability for value and utility reporting , conducting analyses, and driving the implementation of actionable outcomes. Prepare key documentation such as the Product Governance Framework and lead Product Governance Internal Challenge sessions . Act as the go-to subject matter expert for enterprise-wide projects, ensuring effective stakeholder management. Maintain a deep understanding of customer needs, market trends, and product propositions while fostering strong relationships across the business. Provide line management to Product Executives, driving personal development, training, and performance management for both yourself and your team. Skills & Experience: Must Have: In-depth knowledge of insurance products . Understanding of the general insurance market , including evolving customer needs, technology, and regulation. A strong grasp of Product Governance and the regulatory environment in general insurance. Ability to critically evaluate information and communicate findings clearly. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills . Proven ability to manage multiple deliveries to meet deadlines. Chartered Insurance Institute qualification. Preferred: Experience in people management , with a focus on developing talent and maintaining high performance. Why Join Us? Join a top UK insurance provider and become part of a dynamic and innovative environment where you ll have the opportunity to influence key decisions, work with diverse stakeholders, and drive impactful change. We offer a competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work culture. If you're a seasoned professional with a passion for product governance and customer-centric solutions, we'd love to hear from you! Apply Now and make a meaningful impact with a leading name in the UK insurance industry!
SharePoint Developer We are looking for someone with SharePoint development experience including hands on experience with Power Platform and Javascript and experience of developing Webparts and extensions using the SharePoint Framework. This role involves remote working with the occasional travel. Role Purpose: To design and develop solutions to meet business requirements and extend Mirosoft Office 365 platform using functionality including Teams, SharePoint, Power Platform and Microsoft Graph. Using code and low code solutions such as PowerApps, PowerAutomate, CSOM, SPFx(React) and PowerShell. The Migration of SharePoint/Teams custom applications. To ensure that agreed standards, procedures and controls are adhered to. To estimate effort required for own tasks and understand how this contributes to team output. To investigate, analyse and resolve operational problems to support the business customers. Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities: Design and develop solutions using the Microsoft SharePoint Online platform, ensuring that all solutions are tested as appropriate for quality and performance. The design and development of Pages, Forms, Web Parts and Workflow to aid business processes built into the enterprise wide SharePoint platform. You ll be an active learner, with a passion for keeping up to date with emerging technologies, and able to pick up new concepts fast. Provide operational support to business customers within service level agreements. Contribute to improvement within the technical estate and applications provided on SharePoint and the Power Platform. Proactively look at ways to improve development processes, software and systems. Effectively communicate with the team and business customers to ensure that the SharePoint platform is effective for the business. Ensure that standards/processes are followed and write relevant documentation to support the SharePoint Platform. Ensure that tasks are completed to a high standard and according to agreed timescales. Ability to work as part of a team providing input to solution design and estimation. Skills, Experience and Knowledge required: Hands on experience of developing Webparts and extensions using the SharePoint Framework (SPFx) using React.js. Hands on experience of the Power platform including Power Automate and Power apps. Hands on experience of JavaScript, CSOM, React.js, TypeScript, Gulp, Yeoman, Node.js, Powershell, Git, HTML and CSS. SharePoint development experience including but not limited to web parts, workflow and customised forms. Experience of supporting with non-technical users and interpreting their requirements into functional specifications. Working knowledge of RESTful services using the Graph API. Working knowledge of Azure Functions and SharePoint Webhooks (Advantageous). Experience using Sharegate migration software (Advantageous). Knowledge of Azure cloud (Advantageous). Why us? Markerstudy Insurance Services Limited (MISL) is one of the largest Managing General Agents in the UK. With a strong presence in the UK motor insurance market, we specialise in niche motor cover, where our solid market knowledge and experience enables us to create highly targeted products. Our success is underpinned by our underwriting strategy to identify and apply special risk factors to the customers advantage. That, and our skilled underwriting technicians who are friendly, accessible and empowered to make decisions. We only transact business through professional UK insurance intermediaries and we take pride in fostering excellent working relationships. Our products feature prominently on Aggregators' sites, such as (url removed), Go Compare and Compare the Market, via our broker partners. What we offer in return? A collaborative and fast paced work environment Private medical health care plan 28 days annual leave plus of Bank Holidays and the ability to buy/sell five days holiday A benefit scheme that offers discounts and cashback on shopping, restaurants, travel and more Life Assurance 4x annual salary Offices based in Peterborough, Chesterfield, Tunbridge Wells and Sunderland Please apply with an up to date CV.
Feb 14, 2025
Full time
SharePoint Developer We are looking for someone with SharePoint development experience including hands on experience with Power Platform and Javascript and experience of developing Webparts and extensions using the SharePoint Framework. This role involves remote working with the occasional travel. Role Purpose: To design and develop solutions to meet business requirements and extend Mirosoft Office 365 platform using functionality including Teams, SharePoint, Power Platform and Microsoft Graph. Using code and low code solutions such as PowerApps, PowerAutomate, CSOM, SPFx(React) and PowerShell. The Migration of SharePoint/Teams custom applications. To ensure that agreed standards, procedures and controls are adhered to. To estimate effort required for own tasks and understand how this contributes to team output. To investigate, analyse and resolve operational problems to support the business customers. Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities: Design and develop solutions using the Microsoft SharePoint Online platform, ensuring that all solutions are tested as appropriate for quality and performance. The design and development of Pages, Forms, Web Parts and Workflow to aid business processes built into the enterprise wide SharePoint platform. You ll be an active learner, with a passion for keeping up to date with emerging technologies, and able to pick up new concepts fast. Provide operational support to business customers within service level agreements. Contribute to improvement within the technical estate and applications provided on SharePoint and the Power Platform. Proactively look at ways to improve development processes, software and systems. Effectively communicate with the team and business customers to ensure that the SharePoint platform is effective for the business. Ensure that standards/processes are followed and write relevant documentation to support the SharePoint Platform. Ensure that tasks are completed to a high standard and according to agreed timescales. Ability to work as part of a team providing input to solution design and estimation. Skills, Experience and Knowledge required: Hands on experience of developing Webparts and extensions using the SharePoint Framework (SPFx) using React.js. Hands on experience of the Power platform including Power Automate and Power apps. Hands on experience of JavaScript, CSOM, React.js, TypeScript, Gulp, Yeoman, Node.js, Powershell, Git, HTML and CSS. SharePoint development experience including but not limited to web parts, workflow and customised forms. Experience of supporting with non-technical users and interpreting their requirements into functional specifications. Working knowledge of RESTful services using the Graph API. Working knowledge of Azure Functions and SharePoint Webhooks (Advantageous). Experience using Sharegate migration software (Advantageous). Knowledge of Azure cloud (Advantageous). Why us? Markerstudy Insurance Services Limited (MISL) is one of the largest Managing General Agents in the UK. With a strong presence in the UK motor insurance market, we specialise in niche motor cover, where our solid market knowledge and experience enables us to create highly targeted products. Our success is underpinned by our underwriting strategy to identify and apply special risk factors to the customers advantage. That, and our skilled underwriting technicians who are friendly, accessible and empowered to make decisions. We only transact business through professional UK insurance intermediaries and we take pride in fostering excellent working relationships. Our products feature prominently on Aggregators' sites, such as (url removed), Go Compare and Compare the Market, via our broker partners. What we offer in return? A collaborative and fast paced work environment Private medical health care plan 28 days annual leave plus of Bank Holidays and the ability to buy/sell five days holiday A benefit scheme that offers discounts and cashback on shopping, restaurants, travel and more Life Assurance 4x annual salary Offices based in Peterborough, Chesterfield, Tunbridge Wells and Sunderland Please apply with an up to date CV.
