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Senior Machine Learning Engineer page is loaded Senior Machine Learning Engineer Apply locations London, UK time type Full time posted on Posted 5 Days Ago job requisition id R15074 Job Title Senior Machine Learning Engineer Job Description Here at UnderwriteMe, we are on a mission to make life insurance more widely accessible and ensure people and their loved ones are protected when the inevitable happens. We are doing this by reshaping the future of insurance through innovative and global technology products. As we work on solving complex problems that will change how lives are protected, we operate in a fast-paced, challenging environment. The type of people who work for us embrace and relish the challenge and in turn the sense of achievement in helping to solve these problems and making an impact on how lives are protected. We place a great emphasis on challenging the status quo and constantly striving to improve on what we do. We want to get to the point where we are leading the way in the software industry. Being owned by Pacific Life, we have the best of both worlds - the freedom to experiment like a start-up with the stability of our parent company. If you want to bring new ideas to the table and be part of a team working on innovative technology, come and join us. Job Description We are currently seeking an innovative Senior AI / Machine Learning Engineer to join UnderwriteMe within the AI-Engine team. This role is pivotal in driving the creation of an innovative product set to disrupt the insurance market. We are looking for candidates with a proven track record in the design and deployment of LLMs for applications within the NLP space, as well as established experience collaborating with product managers, developers, and fellow data scientists within a product-led SaaS environment. What will you be doing? Working within a dynamic cross-functional team that operates based on OKRs (Objectives and Key Results), fostering collaboration among developers, QAs, data scientists, and data analysts, to consistently achieve tangible outcomes aligned with OKR targets. Employing your deep understanding of AI and staying current with industry trends, you will play a pivotal role in shaping project execution by contributing to the OKR formulation process, and directly working towards those. Crafting and refining Machine Learning models and algorithms to address complex product challenges. Devising and implementing innovative data analysis and data mining strategies, extracting valuable insights from diverse data sources. Harnessing the power of natural language processing (NLP) techniques to extract pertinent information from textual data. Formulating predictive models to anticipate future trends, enabling informed decision-making. Constructing automated ML workflows and integrating CI/CD practices to ensure seamless model deployment and recurrent refinement. Architecting, deploying, and overseeing APIs for effective model delivery, while also leveraging external APIs to enhance functionality. Establishing monitoring and logging systems to evaluate model performance, detect anomalies, and guarantee consistent model dependability and accessibility. Collaborating closely with DevOps and IT teams to orchestrate the smooth transition of ML models into production environments, upholding scalability and security standards. Technical Requirements Applied AI and NLP Expertise: Proven experience in applying AI techniques to solve real-world NLP problems, with a focus on delivering scalable, production-ready solutions. Hands-on expertise in fine-tuning pre-trained models such asBERT, GPT, or similar transformer-based architecturesfor domain-specific tasks in the NLP space. Experience inintegrating Large Language Models (LLMs)into applications, with a focus on enabling structured responses, such as through APIs or with purpose-built LLMs. Knowledge ofprompt engineering techniques, including designing effective prompts for different tasks, optimizing input/output formats, and leveraging techniques such as few-shot learning. Advanced Python Development Proficiency: Experience with OOP, and data-validation libraries such as Pydantic. Deep familiarity with Python and its ecosystem for AI/ML, including libraries likePyTorch, Hugging Face Transformers, andscikit-learn. Experience withdata manipulationusing libraries such asPandasandNumPy, and familiarity withparallelizationorasynchronous programming. Proficiency in Test-Driven Development (TDD) and an understanding of Python testing libraries such as Pytest. Cloud, CI/CD & MLOps Knowledge Experience taking models from experiments through to production deployments, with tools such as Docker, Kubernetes & serverless alternatives such as AWS Lambda. Familiarity with MLOps tools such as MLFlow, Kubeflow or Sagemaker. A strong knowledge of cloud platforms (ideally AWS) and their respective services for deploying robust, AI-heavy applications. Bonus Experience Experience with named entity recognition / recommendation systems. Knowledge of Gitlab's CI/CD (or Github Actions). Basic understanding of Java (ideally with Spring Boot). Experience working in a fast-paced, product-led environment. Experience working with data within the insurance / healthcare sector. About UnderwriteMe UnderwriteMe is an Insurtech software business and subsidiary of Pacific Life Re (PL Re), a global life and pensions reinsurance firm. We have a vision to help everyone purchase protection insurance by using data and disruptive technology to transform our partners and markets in order to make their underwriting processes as quick and efficient as possible. Our core products are: • Decision Platform - a B2B enterprise platform that provides a best-in-market Underwriting Rules Engine used by over 30 insurers to power their underwriting decisions. The product is sold across UK & Ireland, Asia-Pacific and North America. The platform combines our engine with technology to source and process third-party information supporting underwriting decisions for insurers. We are already working on capabilities, powered by AI, to make these decisions even more efficient. • Protection Platform - a B2B2C marketplace used by over 15,000 advisors to power quoting and purchase of protection products in the UK. We currently deliver 16% of the UK markets protection policies and we are already working to increase our reach. Working for UnderwriteMe Joining UnderwriteMe means being part of a technology company that is committed to bringing a fresh and dynamic approach to insurance. You'd be working with a team of highly technical experts made up of people with backgrounds in software, fintech, and insurance. Every person in our global team is valued for the unique qualities they bring to our business and we seek to build their expertise and support their individual ambitions at every step. Of course, we take our work seriously and we know our team can operate under great pressure. We work hard and thrive on achievement, but we also know how to have fun and relax too. We regularly host a range of team building days to strengthen our team's connection with each other and reflect on their successes. Providing employees with a healthy work-life balance is very important to our culture. We have a wide range of employee benefits and we host regular social activities and wellbeing initiatives. We are also committed to supporting our employee's involvement in their communities, by actively fundraising, hosting charity events, and overseeing volunteering opportunities. Benefits (Only for Permanent and Fixed Term Employees) Leave 25 days of annual leave with option to buy/sell more days Adoption and fertility leave Generous enhanced parental leave Healthcare Comprehensive private insurance coverage for employee and dependents Group Life Insurance coverage of 9x basic annual salary and Group Income Protection up to 75% of basic annual salary Optical benefits Savings & Retirement 15% combined employee/employer contributions Wellness Subsidized gym membership Access to Employee Assistance Program Cycle to Work and Electric Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme Time off for volunteering Charitable matching of employee donations As part of our commitment to accessibility for all, UnderwriteMe will, upon the request of the applicant, provide accommodation during the recruitment process to ensure equal access to applicants with disabilities. Please contact us about your needs, and we will consult with you to ensure suitable accommodation is provided. UnderwriteMe Values Please click here to view our company values Similar Jobs (3) Senior Java Engineer locations London, UK time type Full time posted on Posted 23 Days Ago Senior Software Engineer locations London, UK time type Full time posted on Posted 3 Days Ago Senior Software Developer locations London, UK time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday UnderwriteMe is transforming the life insurance industry through technology by bringing Insurers, Intermediaries and Customers closer together in the marketplace. We recognise the need to change the life insurance application journey from a complicated . click apply for full job details

VP, Actuarial Insurance Pricing, Savings & Retirement page is loaded VP, Actuarial Insurance Pricing, Savings & Retirement Apply locations London, UK time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id R15112 Job Title VP, Actuarial Insurance Pricing, Savings & Retirement Job Description The VP Insurance Pricing, Savings & Retirement is accountable for producing the best estimate insurance assumptions and insurance capital assumptions for clients in our global markets. This will be across Pension Risk transfer, Individual Retirement and Savings for Retirement products. The incumbent will be supported by AVP Insurance Pricing to deliver on their objectives and accountabilities. This will include delivering high quality pricing analysis on quote opportunities and on various insurance pricing initiatives and projects. In performing their role, the incumbent will be expected to support the MVP, Client Solutions, Savings and Retirements and the Savings & Retirements Executive Committee, in delivering a strategy and business plan across all global markets. The incumbent in this role is expected to be a key leader in developing a culture across Savings & Retirements consistent with the Pacific Life Re target culture and consistent with the company's Principles and Behaviours. They will also be responsible for the support required to their reports to ensure that their staff remain highly engaged. Key responsibilities Lead a high quality and market leading insurance pricing team ensuring high levels of technical and market expertise to achieve team and company goals and individual performance standards Responsible for the development of pricing methodologies and approaches, together with supporting timely implementation of treaties for Valuation purposes. Ensure strong risk controls continue to be at the core of the processes and team culture. Maintain a thorough and up to date knowledge of insurance pricing and of industry trends. Responsible for ensuring those developments are considered and where appropriate reflected in the pricing of savings and retirement business as well as in the provision of technical support, risk assessment and pricing expertise to clients and colleagues. Support the Client Solutions team in building in new business acquisition, maintaining effective relationships with clients and promoting the Pacific Life Re brand. Supporting internal strategic projects including but not limited to the improvement of pricing processes, assessment of new rating factors for use in Pricing and working closely with R&D. Working closely with the Deal pricing team on our overall quote proposition to deliver the best solutions for our clients. Qualifications & Experience The successful candidate will: be a qualified actuary with relevant post qualified experience. have at least 10 years' experience in life (re)insurance pricing. have a good understanding of the UK and global insurance market and savings & retirement products, and associated insurance risks. have strong analytical skills, combined with sound judgement and commercial awareness, to produce justifiable and practical pricing advice even where data is sparse or difficult to work with. have strong leadership, managerial and influencing skills and an ability to operate at all levels. Working For Pacific Life Re Every person in our global team is valued for the unique qualities they bring to our business and we seek to build their expertise and support their individual ambitions at every step. Of course, we take our work seriously and we know our team can operate under great pressure. We work hard and thrive on achievement, but we also know how to have fun and relax too. We regularly host a range of team building days to strengthen our team's connection with each other and reflect on their successes. Providing employees with a healthy work-life balance is very important to our culture. We have a wide range of employee benefits and we host regular social activities and well being initiatives. We are also committed to supporting our employee's involvement in their communities, by actively fundraising, hosting charity events and overseeing volunteering opportunities. Benefits (Only for Permanent and Fixed Term Employees) Leave 25 days of annual leave with option to buy/sell more days Adoption and fertility leave Generous enhanced parental leave Healthcare Comprehensive private insurance coverage for employee and dependents Group Life Insurance coverage of 9x basic annual salary and Group Income Protection up to 75% of basic annual salary Optical benefits Savings & Retirement 15% combined employee/employer contributions Wellness Subsidized gym membership Access to Employee Assistance Program Cycle to Work and Electric Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme Time off for volunteering Charitable matching of employee donations As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, we will provide reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process to ensure equal access to applicants with disabilities. Please contact us about your needs so that we can discuss these with you to make sure that suitable adjustments are made, where possible. 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UnderwriteMe is a UK based Insurtech creating disruptive SaaS solutions for the insurance industry. We are on a mission to make life insurance more widely accessible, providing technology to ensure people and their loved ones are protected when the inevitable happens. We are wholly owned by Pacific Life, but operate as an autonomous business within the company. This gives us the best of both worlds - the freedom to act like a technology scale-up, with the stability of a large company meaning longer-term thinking and no last minute pivots to gain our next funding round. Pacific Life Re became 100% shareholder of UnderwriteMe in 2017 given the strategic synergy with its reinsurance business. UnderwriteMe has two main products we sell to customers: Decision Platform - a B2B enterprise platform that provides a best-in-market Underwriting Rules Engine used by over 30 insurers to power their underwriting decisions. The product is sold across UK & Ireland, Asia-Pacific and North America. The platform combines our engine with technology to source and process third-party information supporting underwriting decisions for insurers. We are already working on capabilities, powered by AI, to make these decisions even more efficient. Protection Platform - a B2B2C marketplace used by over 15,000 advisors to power quoting and purchase of protection products in the UK. We currently deliver 16% of the UK markets protection policies and we are already working to increase our reach. UnderwriteMe is part-way through a multi-year transformation to adopt a Product Operating Model, modernising our architecture and moving our products to a SaaS model. We still have much to do, and we're looking for people to join us on this challenging and exciting journey. Pacific Life and UnderwriteMe are both organisations focussed on creating a great environment in which to work. We recognise that attracting and retaining top talent is how we continue to improve the company. We pay well and as we are part of a mature organisation, we have a good benefits package. We value and celebrate diversity in our teams and continually work to celebrate the uniqueness of each person. We work in a hybrid model and we expect our leaders to flex where they work based on the needs of the company and their teams. The Role We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join us to help us build, enhance and scale our Protection Platform product. The Protection Platform lives within a modern tech ecosystem: Hosted entirely in the cloud (AWS) utilising products such as EKS, RDS, DynamoDB, EventBridge and S3. All our applications are JVM based with the majority running on Java 21. We're in the process of moving our backend services to Spring Boot. We've invested heavily in our DataDog integration to bring world class observability and monitoring to our systems. We've recently moved to Gitlab and are currently building out our next generation of automated deployment pipelines. We've incorporated some of the best open-source software into our systems and processes including Kubernetes, Terraform, Helm, Flux, Docker and Renovate. Integrated with some of the leading products in the industry including Auth0, Segment, Customer IO, Snowflake, Vercel and more. We strive for the best developer experience possible: High spec Macbook Pros standard issue. Most desks in office have 2 X Apple Studio displays! On demand provisioning of environments for you to test and validate your changes. These can be securely integrated with your local environment for rapid feedback. All infrastructure changes managed as Infrastructure-as-Code using a Git Ops based approach. A sandbox available for rapid prototyping with AWS technologies. You'll join a team actively practicing: Collaborative approaches to engineering including pair and ensemble programming. A shift left mindset on quality and security. Build/Run philosophy: we own our code in production-we write it, test it, deploy it, and monitor it. What you will be doing Contributing to the development and improvement of the Protection Platform with a focus on adaptability, scalability, and maintainability. Taking ownership of complex engineering problems, delivering high-quality solutions, and supporting the team in building robust, production-ready software. Actively participating in system design and architecture discussions to produce simple and useful solutions. Helping shape and improve the team's ways of working drawing on your knowledge and experience in areas like Test Driven Development, Domain Driven Design, Continuous Delivery and XP. Working closely with product managers to understand priorities, influence the roadmap, and ensure a healthy balance between delivering new features and improving technical foundations. Championing a DevOps mindset-owning all aspects of your code from development through to production including the AWS solution design, security, observability. Supporting the growth of others through code reviews, pairing, and knowledge sharing-helping to foster a culture of learning and ownership. What type of person fits the role You're a well-rounded software engineer who sees writing code as just one part of building great software. You care about solving real problems, not just shipping features, and you think critically about the trade-offs behind technical decisions. You're someone who questions unnecessary complexity and believes in simple, maintainable solutions. You understand that the best code is often the code you don't have to write. You enjoy working collaboratively across disciplines-engaging with product managers, designers, and other engineers to build systems that are technically sound and deliver real value. You prefer your day mostly being filled with collaboration with other engineers through pairing or ensemble programming. Working alone with your headphones is the exception not the norm. You're comfortable balancing long-term technical quality with short-term delivery needs, and you know when to push for robustness and when to favour speed. You take pride in your craft, but you're not precious about your code. You see feedback and iteration as essential to delivering high-quality software. You're curious, proactive, and constantly looking for ways to improve your own skills, your team's effectiveness, and the systems you work on. Technical Requirements Deep understanding of techniques like Trunk Based Development, Test Driven Development, Continuous Delivery, Domain Driven Design. You have worked in a team that has successfully applied these techniques to real world problems. Strong proficiency in modern Java (21) and Spring Boot. Previous experience building cloud native solutions (preferably AWS). Strong grounding in core computer science principles. Extra bonus if you've worked in and have experience of legacy migration techniques, event driven architectures, CQRS, event sourcing or modular monoliths. If you feel that you've met most of the requirements above, even if it isn't everything, please do reach out and apply. About UnderwriteMe UnderwriteMe is an Insurtech software business and subsidiary of Pacific Life Re (PL Re), a global life and pensions reinsurance firm. We have a vision to help everyone purchase protection insurance by using data and disruptive technology to transform our partners and markets in order to make their underwriting processes as quick and efficient as possible. Our core products are: • a best-in-market Underwriting Rules Engine which can be used to automate any structured data within the underwriting journey, and which is sold in the UK & Ireland, Asia-Pacific and North America • the Protection Platform, an end-to-end quote and buy marketplace for Protection in the UK Working for UnderwriteMe Joining UnderwriteMe means being part of a technology company that is committed to bringing a fresh and dynamic approach to insurance. You'd be working with a team of highly technical experts made up of people with backgrounds in software, fintech, and insurance. Every person in our global team is valued for the unique qualities they bring to our business and we seek to build their expertise and support their individual ambitions at every step. Of course, we take our work seriously and we know our team can operate under great pressure. We work hard and thrive on achievement, but we also know how to have fun and relax too. We regularly host a range of team building days to strengthen our team's connection with each other and reflect on their successes. Providing employees with a healthy work-life balance is very important to our culture. We have a wide range of employee benefits and we host regular social activities and wellbeing initiatives. We are also committed to supporting our employee's involvement in their communities, by actively fundraising, hosting charity events, and overseeing volunteering opportunities. Benefits (Only for Permanent and Fixed Term Employees) As part of our commitment to accessibility for all, UnderwriteMe will, upon the request of the applicant, provide accommodation during the recruitment process to ensure equal access to applicants with disabilities. Please contact us about your needs, and we will consult with you to ensure suitable accommodation is provided. . click apply for full job details

Senior Actuary (Manager), Analytics & Insights (S&R) page is loaded Senior Actuary (Manager), Analytics & Insights (S&R) Apply locations London, UK time type Full time posted on Posted 16 Days Ago job requisition id R14959 Job Title Senior Actuary (Manager), Analytics & Insights (S&R) Job Description The Team The Actuarial Analytics & Insights, S&R team forms part of the Corporate Actuarial (CA) function within Divisional Business Services (DBS) and is responsible for the Savings and Retirement (S&R) business. The S&R Line of Business delivers Funded and Non-funded reinsurance solutions to global insurance clients, catering for the increasing demand from clients in various jurisdictions for innovative reinsurance support that can transfer both longevity and asset risk. The team are responsible for performing analysis and communicating insights in relation to both the in-force book and new business across US GAAP, US Statutory (US STAT), Internal Economic Capital (EC) and Bermuda Monetary Authority (BMA) reporting bases. The team's focus is on developing a deep understanding of both the asset and liability side of the balance sheets, delivering value-add outcomes that support S&R and wider PL Re's strategic priorities. The team will interact closely with S&R and will be a key part of DBS and PL Re, interacting with CA (including the Valuation team and Actuarial Systems Team), Operations, Finance, R&D, and Pricing. The Role We have an exciting opportunity for an individual with a strong actuarial background and relevant experience to join the Corporate Actuarial function as a Manager, focusing on Savings & Retirement (S&R) business. Reporting to the AVP, Actuarial Analytics & Insights, S&R, this role offers a challenging variety of work, exposure to senior management and excellent opportunities to make positive contributions to S&R and CA. The role requires a good understanding of S&R products, particularly in respect of reporting and balance sheet impacts, as the successful individual will play a key role in offering insights on the quarterly results to senior management. In addition to strong technical understanding, the role requires strong communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex topics to a wide range of audiences. As part of this role, you will work with other functions within DBS and work with other Corporate Actuarial teams across Pacific Life. Similarly, you will work closely with the S&R Line of Business team, contributing to PL Re's success in what is a growing and dynamic marketplace. Strong communication skills, ability to understand new concepts and strong problem-solving skills are therefore required to ensure reporting challenges and opportunities relating to both the inforce book and new initiatives are well understood by relevant stakeholders. Responsibilities BAU Activities Provide analysis and insights derived from the quarterly reporting process for US GAAP, BMA, US STAT and Economic Capital bases Support in the attribution and explanation of results Support AVP, Actuarial Analytics & Insights with communication of results to senior management S&R Initiatives Engage with S&R on proposed initiatives, providing feedback and actuarial analysis across all reporting bases Support AVP, Actuarial Analytics & Insights on operational readiness for upcoming initiatives Stakeholder management Manage effective networks and demonstrate excellent communication. Build relationships with stakeholders in S&R and wider DBS, keeping S&R Corporate Actuarial aware of relevant updates. Other Support non-BAU activities and other corporate actuarial projects, as required. Develop skills and knowledge of more junior team members Qualifications & Experience Essential Qualified actuary with minimum of 5 years' experience in life insurance or life reinsurance Experience of working within an actuarial reporting function Strong understanding of actuarial valuation principles and processes, knowledge and experience of actuarial control cycle is a plus Strong understanding of S&R product types and the risks underlying each Strong analytical, problem solving and communication skills Ability to work on own initiative and pro-actively manage a varied and demanding workload Detail-oriented with the ability to work to timelines Proven ability to work with other functions, developing and maintaining working relationships with all parties Ability to understand and apply new concepts quickly. Shows initiative, flexibility, and resourcefulness Embraces change and can work in a fluid environment Desirable Experience Demonstrable knowledge of US GAAP and/or BMA regulations Working For Pacific Life Re Every person in our global team is valued for the unique qualities they bring to our business and we seek to build their expertise and support their individual ambitions at every step. Of course, we take our work seriously and we know our team can operate under great pressure. We work hard and thrive on achievement, but we also know how to have fun and relax too. We regularly host a range of team building days to strengthen our team's connection with each other and reflect on their successes. Providing employees with a healthy work-life balance is very important to our culture. We have a wide range of employee benefits and we host regular social activities and well being initiatives. We are also committed to supporting our employee's involvement in their communities, by actively fundraising, hosting charity events and overseeing volunteering opportunities. Benefits (Only for Permanent and Fixed Term Employees) Leave 25 days of annual leave with option to buy/sell more days Adoption and fertility leave Generous enhanced parental leave Healthcare Comprehensive private insurance coverage for employee and dependents Group Life Insurance coverage of 9x basic annual salary and Group Income Protection up to 75% of basic annual salary Optical benefits Savings & Retirement 15% combined employee/employer contributions Wellness Subsidized gym membership Access to Employee Assistance Program Cycle to Work and Electric Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme Time off for volunteering Charitable matching of employee donations As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, we will provide reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process to ensure equal access to applicants with disabilities. Please contact us about your needs so that we can discuss these with you to make sure that suitable adjustments are made, where possible. 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Manager, Actuarial Systems page is loaded Manager, Actuarial Systems Apply locations London, UK time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R14995 Job Title Manager, Actuarial Systems Job Description The Team We are looking to hire a Manager, Actuarial Systems Developer within the Divisional Business Services, Actuarial Systems Team at Pacific Life Re, a major global player in Life Reinsurance. As well as supporting our Actuarial functions around the globe, the team is increasingly working with the wider business to ensure we are well positioned to embrace the rapidly changing technical landscape. With a proactive approach to problem solving, you will constantly strive to improve all aspects of the actuarial systems workflow, including calculation accuracy, process automation and system performance. You will be involved in the design, implementation and testing of process, modelling and infrastructure improvements. The Role We are looking for an experienced modeller to join our growing team and lead a small team of 4/5 junior developers. We are seeking a highly motivated individual to support the following activities: Support and lead the development and maintenance of a robust set of actuarial modelling tools and process, ensuring global consistency across methodology and processes. The key tasks cover all aspects of our end-to-end process, including the drafting of Technical Specifications, implementing model updates and testing and reviewing changes. To develop and maintain strong working relationships with all key users, specifically within the territory in which you are domiciled. Support the AST team in triaging change requests and development pipelines. Support the development and/or maintenance of documentation and user guides. Oversight / management of junior team members, including supporting and monitoring their development needs. Excellent coding capabilities, acting in line with best practices. Propose, design and implement optimisation activities that enhance the performance of our models. Demonstrate ability to identify and prioritise high value outcomes in terms of various competing priorities and in context of time/resource/design constraints. Active independent / peer review and challenge across all aspects of the E2E Model Development Framework - on business requirements. Proactively contribute to AST team management and various strategic objectives and focus areas outside of day-to-day role Skills & Experience Qualified actuary with minimum of 5 years' experience in life insurance or life reinsurance. Coding experience, e.g. C++, Python or VBA Demonstrable interest in long-term actuarial modelling role Model development experience, preferably with knowledge of Life, CI, IP and Annuity/Longevity products Experience of using MoSes, RiskAgility FM, Tyche or similar modelling platforms, including an understanding of the benefits and limitations of such platforms Advanced understanding of Microsoft Excel and Word Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to build and manage relationships with stakeholders in Actuarial and non-Actuarial teams Ability to be forward-looking and anticipate future needs Good analytical skills and a demonstrable ability to plan and prioritise workloads and deliver to deadlines Lead on design and implementation and full ownership of larger deliveries and workstreams end-to-end Coaching experience and ability to manage across multiple locations and time zones Track record of challenging / improving processes and fostering a culture of continuous improvement Experience overseeing change and the introduction of new processes, controls and systems Experience drafting and prioritising model requirements Experience with Agile delivery methods desirable Competencies and Behaviours: Ability to work on own initiative and proactively manage a varied and demanding workload Demonstrates strong leadership and people management skills Effective communication skills, both verbal and written Proven focus on quality, ensuring deliverables are accurate and fit for purpose Proven ability to work with other functions, developing and maintaining working relationships Ability to understand and apply new concepts quickly, showing initiative, flexibility, and resourcefulness Adaptability to change and evolving environments Pragmatic, able to balance accuracy with effort Willingness to challenge the status quo Working For Pacific Life Re Every person in our global team is valued for the unique qualities they bring to our business and we seek to build their expertise and support their individual ambitions at every step. Of course, we take our work seriously and we know our team can operate under great pressure. We work hard and thrive on achievement, but we also know how to have fun and relax too. We regularly host a range of team building days to strengthen our team's connection with each other and reflect on their successes. Providing employees with a healthy work-life balance is very important to our culture. We have a wide range of employee benefits and we host regular social activities and well being initiatives. We are also committed to supporting our employee's involvement in their communities, by actively fundraising, hosting charity events and overseeing volunteering opportunities. Benefits (Only for Permanent and Fixed Term Employees) Leave 25 days of annual leave with option to buy/sell more days Adoption and fertility leave Generous enhanced parental leave Healthcare Comprehensive private insurance coverage for employee and dependents Group Life Insurance coverage of 9x basic annual salary and Group Income Protection up to 75% of basic annual salary Optical benefits Savings & Retirement 15% combined employee/employer contributions Wellness Subsidized gym membership Access to Employee Assistance Program Cycle to Work and Electric Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme Time off for volunteering Charitable matching of employee donations As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, we will provide reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process to ensure equal access to applicants with disabilities. Please contact us about your needs so that we can discuss these with you to make sure that suitable adjustments are made, where possible. Pacific Life Re Values Please click here to view our company values At Pacific Life Re, our vision is to bring an innovative and dynamic approach to the marketplace. Our global team is not afraid to disrupt and challenge industry thinking to provide the best life and health reinsurance services possible. Working in some of the most complex and fast-moving markets has taught us that knowledge and innovation go hand in hand. Today, we are continuing our rapid growth internationally with offices across Europe, Asia, North America, Australia, and Bermuda. With over 1000 employees across the globe, we take pride in our inclusive culture, underpinned by our values and behaviours, providing an environment where everyone can grow and develop.

Manager, Insurance Pricing, Savings & Retirement Apply locations London, UK time type Full time posted on Posted 25 Days Ago job requisition id R13683 Job Title Manager, Insurance Pricing, Savings & Retirement Job Description The Savings & Retirement Insurance Pricing team are responsible for producing the best estimate insurance assumptions for clients in our global markets. The team responsibilities are across Pension Risk transfer, Individual Retirement and Savings for Retirement products. We are looking to hire a Manager for our Insurance pricing team. They will be primarily supporting our UK and Canadian Markets through tender activity and ongoing technical/pricing support. The successful candidate will be based in our London office, Tower Bridge House, St Katharine's Way. The Role As a proactive and technical actuary, you will be working on a team to deliver Savings and Retirement quotes for clients. Your expertise in pricing and experience analysis will support you as you work alongside the client solutions team to deliver creative solutions and support market growth, whilst meeting the needs of our clients. You will also be responsible for managing the insurance pricing actuaries and analysts within the team. Working together with the wider pricing team you will deliver high quality pricing analysis on quote opportunities for clients and will present the opportunity through the internal governance process gaining significant visibility with the Savings & Retirement Executive Committee, Chief Operating Officer and CEO. As a creative thinker you will support the development of PLRe pricing sophistication by understanding latest pricing and analytical techniques and continuously improving internal approaches and processes. Key responsibilities Supporting the delivery of new business quotations for our clients and supporting our opportunistic market insurance pricing. Analysing experience data to determine trends in order to derive the technical pricing basis. Communicating results/findings to stakeholders across the business. Maintain a thorough and up to date knowledge of relevant insurance pricing and of industry trends. Responsible for ensuring those developments are considered and where appropriate reflected in the pricing of S&R business as well as in the provision of technical support, risk assessment and pricing expertise to clients and colleagues. Supporting the Client solutions team in building and maintaining effective relationships with clients and promoting the Pacific Life Re brand. Supporting internal strategic projects including but not limited to the improvement of pricing processes, assessment of new rating factors for use in Pricing etc. Working closely with the Deal pricing team on our overall quote proposition to deliver the best solutions for our clients. Qualifications & Experience Have strong and relevant technical experience in (re)insurance, consultancy or another statistical role. Experience in GLM and advanced statistical techniques would be preferable. Experience in a pricing role is not essential but would be advantageous. Be a qualified actuary (a member of the IFoA or SOA) with 3+ years of post-qualified experience. Have experience in experience analysis and basis setting, including but not limited to mortality, dependent, and lapse assumptions. Have strong communication skills. Able to communicate complex actuarial concepts to a range of audiences both verbally and written. Have experience in people management and supporting newly qualified actuaries and actuarial analysts in their work. Working For Pacific Life Re Every person in our global team is valued for the unique qualities they bring to our business and we seek to build their expertise and support their individual ambitions at every step. Of course, we take our work seriously and we know our team can operate under great pressure. We work hard and thrive on achievement, but we also know how to have fun and relax too. We regularly host a range of team building days to strengthen our team's connection with each other and reflect on their successes. Providing employees with a healthy work-life balance is very important to our culture. We have a wide range of employee benefits and we host regular social activities and well being initiatives. We are also committed to supporting our employee's involvement in their communities, by actively fundraising, hosting charity events and overseeing volunteering opportunities. Benefits (Only for Permanent and Fixed Term Employees) Stakeholder Pension Scheme Life Assurance Subsidised Gym Membership Private Medical Insurance Season Ticket Loan Eye Care Employee Assistance Programme Group Income Protection Wellness Benefits As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, we will provide reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process to ensure equal access to applicants with disabilities. Please contact us about your needs so that we can discuss these with you to make sure that suitable adjustments are made, where possible. Pacific Life Re Principles and Behaviours Please click here to view our company principles and behaviours.

Senior Machine Learning Engineer page is loaded Senior Machine Learning Engineer Job Title Senior Machine Learning Engineer Job Description Here at UnderwriteMe, we are on a mission to make life insurance more widely accessible and ensure people and their loved ones are protected when the inevitable happens. We are doing this by reshaping the future of insurance through innovative and global technology products. As we work on solving complex problems that will change how lives are protected, we operate in a fast-paced, challenging environment. The type of people who work for us embrace and relish the challenge and in turn the sense of achievement in helping to solve these problems and making an impact on how lives are protected. We place a great emphasis on challenging the status quo and constantly striving to improve on what we do. We want to get to the point where we are leading the way in the software industry. Being owned by Pacific Life, we have the best of both worlds - the freedom to experiment like a start-up with the stability of our parent company. If you want to bring new ideas to the table and be part of a team working on innovative technology, come and join us. Job Description We are currently seeking an innovative Senior AI / Machine Learning Engineer to join UnderwriteMe within the Text Mining team. This role is pivotal in driving the creation of an innovative product set to disrupt the insurance market. We are looking for candidates with a proven track record in the design and deployment of LLMs for applications within the NLP space, as well as established experience collaborating with product managers, developers, and fellow data scientists within a product-led SaaS environment. What will you be doing? Working within a dynamic cross-functional team that operates based on OKRs (Objectives and Key Results), fostering collaboration among developers, QAs, data scientists, and data analysts, to consistently achieve tangible outcomes aligned with OKR targets. Employing your deep understanding of AI and staying current with industry trends, you will play a pivotal role in shaping project execution by contributing to the OKR formulation process, and directly working towards those. Crafting and refining Machine Learning models and algorithms to address complex product challenges. Devising and implementing innovative data analysis and data mining strategies, extracting valuable insights from diverse data sources. Harnessing the power of natural language processing (NLP) techniques to extract pertinent information from textual data. Formulating predictive models to anticipate future trends, enabling informed decision-making. Constructing automated ML workflows and integrating CI/CD practices to ensure seamless model deployment and recurrent refinement. Architecting, deploying, and overseeing APIs for effective model delivery, while also leveraging external APIs to enhance functionality. Establishing monitoring and logging systems to evaluate model performance, detect anomalies, and guarantee consistent model dependability and accessibility. Collaborating closely with DevOps and IT teams to orchestrate the smooth transition of ML models into production environments, upholding scalability and security standards. Technical Requirements Applied AI and NLP Expertise: Proven experience in applying AI techniques to solve real-world NLP problems, with a focus on delivering scalable, production-ready solutions. Hands-on expertise in fine-tuning pre-trained models such as BERT, GPT, or similar transformer-based architectures for domain-specific tasks in the NLP space. Experience in integrating Large Language Models (LLMs) into applications, with a focus on enabling structured responses, such as through APIs or with purpose-built LLMs. Knowledge of prompt engineering techniques, including designing effective prompts for different tasks, optimizing input/output formats, and leveraging techniques such as few-shot learning. Advanced Python Development Proficiency: Experience with OOP, and data-validation libraries such as Pydantic. Deep familiarity with Python and its ecosystem for AI/ML, including libraries like PyTorch, Hugging Face Transformers, and scikit-learn. Experience with data manipulation using libraries such as Pandas and NumPy, and familiarity with parallelization or asynchronous programming. Proficiency in Test-Driven Development (TDD) and an understanding of Python testing libraries such as Pytest. Cloud, CI/CD & MLOps Knowledge Experience taking models from experiments through to production deployments, with tools such as Docker, Kubernetes & serverless alternatives such as AWS Lambda. Familiarity with MLOps tools such as MLFlow, Kubeflow or Sagemaker. A strong knowledge of cloud platforms (ideally AWS) and their respective services for deploying robust, AI-heavy applications. Bonus Experience Experience with named entity recognition / recommendation systems. Knowledge of Gitlab's CI/CD (or Github Actions). Basic understanding of Java (ideally with Spring Boot). Experience working in a fast-paced, product-led environment. Experience working with data within the insurance / healthcare sector. Ideal Qualities Entrepreneurial Mindset The ideal candidate will possess a product-led, entrepreneurial approach to their work, constantly evaluating new technologies which may facilitate improvements to the product and directly relate back to OKRs. Experience in a fast-paced, start-up environment would be a bonus, with the ability to work both proactively and reactively. Exceptional Communicator / Collaborator The ability to confidently communicate technical concepts to both a technical and non-technical audience (both verbally & written), for example when discussing results, technical approaches, or resolutions to potential blockers. Extensive experience of collaboration with engineers, architects & product teams to enable robust solutions to solve real, well-defined problems. ML/AI Champion A deep appreciation for the possibilities of ML/AI on the application layer, and a strong desire to work on state-of-the-art applications where your ideas could directly translate to enormous business impact. Key Characteristics that we look for when interviewing and that help people thrive at UnderwriteMe: Entrepreneurial: Shows initiative and a proactive approach to identifying and seizing the right opportunities. Shows resilience in the face of challenges and maintains a bias for action. Curiosity: Exhibits a strong desire to learn and understand new concepts. Approaches problems with creativity and persistence, consistently seeking effective solutions. Technically Great: Possesses a deep understanding of relevant technical skills and knowledge applicable to their role. Applies technical expertise effectively to solve complex issues. Strategic Thinker: Understands the broader impact of their role and decisions. Effectively balances immediate actions with strategic planning to ensure alignment with medium-term and long-term organisational objectives. Impact Oriented: Driven by meaningful results, prioritising actions that deliver significant outcomes and contribute to team success. Motivated by value creation and business impact, not titles or status. Adaptability: Open to feedback and willing to learn from others. Shows a growth mindset and the ability to adapt and improve. About UnderwriteMe UnderwriteMe is an Insurtech software business and subsidiary of Pacific Life Re (PL Re), a global life and pensions reinsurance firm. We have a vision to help everyone purchase protection insurance by using data and disruptive technology to transform our partners and markets in order to make their underwriting processes as quick and efficient as possible. Our core products are: a best-in-market Underwriting Rules Engine which can be used to automate any structured data within the underwriting journey, and which is sold in the UK & Ireland, Asia-Pacific and North America the Protection Platform, an end-to-end quote and buy marketplace for Protection in the UK Working for UnderwriteMe Joining UnderwriteMe means being part of a technology company that is committed to bringing a fresh and dynamic approach to insurance. You'd be working with a team of highly technical experts made up of people with backgrounds in software, fintech, and insurance. Every person in our global team is valued for the unique qualities they bring to our business and we seek to build their expertise and support their individual ambitions at every step. Of course, we take our work seriously and we know our team can operate under great pressure. We work hard and thrive on achievement, but we also know how to have fun and relax too. We regularly host a range of team building days to strengthen our team's connection with each other and reflect on their successes. Providing employees with a healthy work-life balance is very important to our culture. We have a wide range of employee benefits and we host regular social activities and wellbeing initiatives. We are also committed to supporting our employee's involvement in their communities, by actively fundraising, hosting charity events . click apply for full job details

Senior AI Product Manager Apply locations London, UK time type Full time posted on Posted 4 Days Ago job requisition id R13316 Job Title Senior AI Product Manager Job Description UnderwriteMe is an InsurTech company and subsidiary of Pacific Life Re (PL Re), dedicated to transforming the life insurance industry through innovative data and technology products. Our mission is to make insurance more accessible by enabling the future of underwriting and the future of distribution for our clients. The Decision Platform is our B2B Enterprise Software product that aims to help insurers optimise their underwriting and claims process and realise that future of underwriting & claims. It therefore plays a crucial role in achieving the mission. Role Overview: We are seeking a dynamic and innovative Snr Product Manager to join our team and drive the evolution of our Text Mining product. Text Mining is an AI/NLP product for automating the underwriting of medical documents. The Product Manager will play a crucial role in defining the product strategy for a new product and collaborating with cross-functional teams including engineering, data science, design, sales, engineering, marketing, and support to streamline business operations, identify growth opportunities, and enhance the overall user experience. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting customer interviews, analysing data, and working closely with analytics teams to derive actionable insights that will inform product development and strategic decision-making. Key Responsibilities: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and prioritize product roadmap initiatives in alignment with business goals and customer needs. Conduct thorough market research and analysis to identify emerging trends, competitive landscape, and growth opportunities, and develop product strategy. Lead customer interviews and gather feedback to understand pain points, preferences, and unmet needs. Utilize data analytics tools to analyse user behaviour, platform performance, and key metrics to identify areas for improvement and optimization. Work closely with engineering and data science teams to translate product requirements into actionable development tasks and ensure timely delivery of features and enhancements. Drive the design and implementation of user-centric UI/UX improvements to enhance overall platform usability and customer satisfaction. Collaborate with marketing teams to develop go-to-market strategies, positioning, and messaging for new features and product launches. Monitor and evaluate product performance post-launch, gather feedback, and iterate on features to continuously improve product quality and user experience. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, or related field; MBA or equivalent experience preferred Proven experience (5+ years) in product management, preferably in a SaaS environment or a fast-moving scale up Proven experience as Product Manager for an AI product Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, generate insights, and make data-driven decisions. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. Experience with Agile methodologies and product management tools Familiarity with UX/UI design principles and best practices Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities Entrepreneurial, curious, resilient mindset Why Join Us: Opportunity to be at the forefront of innovation in the insurance industry and contribute to shaping the future of the Decision Platform. Opportunity to launch innovative AI products Collaborative and inclusive work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development. Competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and flexible work arrangements. Exciting challenges and projects that will allow you to make a meaningful impact and drive business growth. If you are passionate about product management and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you! Join us in our mission to revolutionize the insurance industry and empower financial advisers in the UK with innovative solutions on the Decision Platform. Apply now to be part of our journey! About UnderwriteMe UnderwriteMe is an Insurtech software business and subsidiary of Pacific Life Re (PL Re), a global life and pensions reinsurance firm. We have a vision to help everyone purchase protection insurance by using data and disruptive technology to transform our partners and markets in order to make their underwriting processes as quick and efficient as possible. Our core products are: • a best-in-market Underwriting Rules Engine which can be used to automate any structured data within the underwriting journey, and which is sold in the UK & Ireland, Asia-Pacific and North America • the Protection Platform, an end-to-end quote and buy marketplace for Protection in the UK Working for UnderwriteMe Joining UnderwriteMe means being part of a technology company that is committed to bringing a fresh and dynamic approach to insurance. You'd be working with a team of highly technical experts made up of people with backgrounds in software, fintech, and insurance. Every person in our global team is valued for the unique qualities they bring to our business and we seek to build their expertise and support their individual ambitions at every step. Of course, we take our work seriously and we know our team can operate under great pressure. We work hard and thrive on achievement, but we also know how to have fun and relax too. We regularly host a range of team building days to strengthen our team's connection with each other and reflect on their successes. Providing employees with a healthy work-life balance is very important to our culture. We have a wide range of employee benefits and we host regular social activities and wellbeing initiatives. We are also committed to supporting our employee's involvement in their communities, by actively fundraising, hosting charity events, and overseeing volunteering opportunities. Benefits (Only for Permanent and Fixed Term Employees) Stakeholder Pension Scheme Life Assurance Subsidised Gym Membership Private Medical Insurance Season Ticket Loan Eye Care Employee Assistance Programme Group Income Protection Wellness Benefits As part of our commitment to accessibility for all, UnderwriteMe will, upon the request of the applicant, provide accommodation during the recruitment process to ensure equal access to applicants with disabilities. Please contact us about your needs, and we will consult with you to ensure suitable accommodation is provided.

AVP Actuarial, Individual Retirement Income Apply locations London, UK time type Full time posted on Posted 5 Days Ago job requisition id R13674 Job Title AVP Actuarial, Individual Retirement Income Job Description We are looking to hire a talented AVP, Individual Retirement Income, Savings & Retirement who will take a leading role in our strategic new entry into the Individual Retirement Income market. This role will be based in London to focus on the strategic entry to the UK retirement income market and will include a wider remit to support the entry into the other global core markets. The successful candidate will be accountable for the proposition development, sales, client relationships, structuring and execution of transactions in the UK individual retirement income market. This will include supporting the development of funded annuity flow propositions that will be scalable to wider global core markets. In performing your role, you will be supporting the VP, Individual and Flow, Savings and Retirements in delivering a strategy and business plan for the UK market entry. The strategic importance of the individual market will provide significant visibility with the S&R Executive Committee and with wider senior global stakeholders. As a member of the wider Savings and Retirement community the incumbent is expected to help promote a culture across Savings & Retirements consistent with the Pacific Life Re target culture and consistent with the company's Principles and Behaviours. Within Savings and Retirement we have a vision to be Partnering with our clients globally to provide stability and confidence in retirement. Key Responsibilities Be responsible for developing, communicating, and executing our new business and client strategy for entry into the UK retirement income markets. Initial focus will be on the UK market with a wider remit to support on other global core markets, particularly Netherlands. Build and own relationships at a senior level with our clients, consultants, advisers and other key parties within the UK individual retirement market as part of building an entry and growth within this market. Engage with the wider S&R business to ensure a consistent client relationship strategy where appropriate. Develop, manage and secure new business opportunities, including working closely with the Global S&R Insurance and Deal Pricing Teams to deliver timely, high-quality responses to client invitations to tender, meeting internal risk management standards. Lead the UK proposition development of individual retirement income including supporting the underwriting engine and flow technology developments. Assist in the development of the funded reinsurance proposition for global core individual retirement markets, combining Pacific Life group asset skills with local regulation and client requirements. Lead transaction negotiations, working alongside our internal and external legal counsel. Qualifications & Expertise At least 5 years' experience in operating in (re)insurance including time in market facing and technical roles - experience in the UK individual retirement market is strongly preferred. Experience in and understanding of retirement markets including Longevity, Funded Re and individual annuities. Experience of new business development and transaction negotiation. Deep understanding of the technical basis of insurance / reinsurance business, with a proven ability to understand and question pricing and / or capital bases. Knowledge of the local regulatory environment is preferred. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with people of all levels. Strong negotiator and influencer. Strong organisational skills and good evidence of successful project management. In depth understanding of risk frameworks and controls. Highly financially literate and can understand reinsurance pricing, financial reporting and capital to a high level of detail. Working For Pacific Life Re Every person in our global team is valued for the unique qualities they bring to our business and we seek to build their expertise and support their individual ambitions at every step. Of course, we take our work seriously and we know our team can operate under great pressure. We work hard and thrive on achievement, but we also know how to have fun and relax too. We regularly host a range of team building days to strengthen our team's connection with each other and reflect on their successes. Providing employees with a healthy work-life balance is very important to our culture. We have a wide range of employee benefits and we host regular social activities and well being initiatives. We are also committed to supporting our employee's involvement in their communities, by actively fundraising, hosting charity events and overseeing volunteering opportunities. Benefits (Only for Permanent and Fixed Term Employees) Stakeholder Pension Scheme Life Assurance Subsidised Gym Membership Private Medical Insurance Season Ticket Loan Eye Care Employee Assistance Programme Group Income Protection Wellness Benefits As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, we will provide reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process to ensure equal access to applicants with disabilities. Please contact us about your needs so that we can discuss these with you to make sure that suitable adjustments are made, where possible. Pacific Life Re Principles and Behaviours Please click here to view our company principles and behaviours. At Pacific Life Re, our vision is to bring an innovative and dynamic approach to the marketplace. Our global team is not afraid to disrupt and challenge industry thinking to provide the best products and services possible. Working in some of the most complex and fast-moving markets has taught us that knowledge and innovation go hand in hand. Today, we are continuing our rapid growth internationally with offices across Europe, Asia, North America, Australia, and Bermuda. With over 700 employees across the globe, we take pride in our 'family' culture, underpinned by our Principles and Behaviours, providing an environment where everyone can grow and develop.