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
Feb 16, 2025
Full time
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
Introduction Join us at Gallagher Re, the trailblazers of the reinsurance world, where every day brings new opportunities to shape the future. We empower our clients with cutting-edge analytics and insights, providing them the confidence to make strategic decisions that transform industries. As a team member, you'll be at the forefront of innovation, translating data into impactful solutions and taking the reins of your career like never before. We believe that every candidate brings something special to the table, including you! So, even if you feel that you're close but not an exact match, we encourage you to apply. Overview The role focuses on the delivery of technology projects across teams within the Technology Servicing function. We are seeking an experienced Application Test Manager to join our dynamic data team in the Reinsurance sector. As a leader in a multidisciplinary environment, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that software applications meet business requirements and are deployed successfully. The successful applicant will need to be able to lead a multi-location test team. This role involves working closely with business stakeholders, project managers, Service Manager, developers, and Test teams to ensure successful test execution, defect resolution and implementation. How you'll make an impact Test Planning and Coordination: Develop and maintain UAT test plans, test cases, and test scripts based on business process requirements. Coordinate with business stakeholders to define UAT scope, objectives, and acceptance criteria. Schedule and facilitate UAT test sessions, ensuring availability of necessary resources and environments. Stakeholder Management: Act as the primary point of contact between business users and the project team during UAT. Communicate test progress, issues, and risks to stakeholders in a timely manner. Facilitate meetings and workshops to gather feedback and ensure alignment on test outcomes. Test Execution and Monitoring: Oversee the execution of UAT test cases, ensuring adherence to test plans and timelines. Monitor test progress and track defects, ensuring they are logged, prioritized, and resolved. Provide guidance and support to business users during test execution. Defect Management: Collaborate with development and QA teams to ensure timely resolution of defects. Conduct root cause analysis for critical defects and recommend corrective actions. Ensure that all defects are retested and closed before UAT sign-off. Reporting and Documentation: Prepare and distribute UAT status reports, including test metrics and defect summaries. Document test results, issues, and lessons learned for future reference. Ensure all UAT documentation is complete and stored in accordance with company policies. Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for improving UAT processes and methodologies. Implement best practices and tools to enhance test efficiency and effectiveness. About You Qualifications: Proven experience in UAT coordination or a similar role within software development projects. Strong understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) and testing methodologies. Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities. Proficiency in test management tools (e.g., JIRA, HP ALM) and Microsoft Office Suite. Knowledge of Microsoft Dev-Ops or equivalent test management tool. Preferred Qualifications: Experience in the insurance or financial services industry. Certification in software testing (e.g., ISTQB) or project management (e.g., PMP). Compensation and benefits On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits. Below are the minimum core benefits you'll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve: Minimum of 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, and the option to 'buy' extra days. Defined contribution pension scheme, which Gallagher will also contribute to. Life insurance, which will pay 4x your basic annual salary, which you can top-up to 10x. Income protection, we'll cover up to 50% of your annual income, with options to top up. Health cash plan or Private medical insurance. Other benefits include: Three fully paid volunteering days per year. Employee Stock Purchase plan, offering company shares at a discount. Share incentive plan, HMRC approved, tax effective, stock purchase plan. Critical illness cover. Discounted gym membership, with over 3,000 gyms nationally. Season ticket loan. Access to a discounted voucher portal to save money on your weekly shop or next big purchase. Emergency back-up family care. And many more We value inclusion and diversity Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it's embedded into the fabric of our organisation. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work. Gallagher embraces our employees' diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest. Gallagher is Disability Confident Committed. We have pledged to make sure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible, in addition to supporting our existing employees with any long-term health conditions or disabilities. We understand that applicants may have disabilities, if you do, you may find some parts of the recruitment process more challenging than others. Don't worry, we're here to help, however, we can only do this if you let us know. Should you require reasonable adjustments to your application, please get in touch with . If you'd prefer to speak on the phone, please request a call back, leaving details, so we get in touch.
Feb 13, 2025
Full time
Introduction Join us at Gallagher Re, the trailblazers of the reinsurance world, where every day brings new opportunities to shape the future. We empower our clients with cutting-edge analytics and insights, providing them the confidence to make strategic decisions that transform industries. As a team member, you'll be at the forefront of innovation, translating data into impactful solutions and taking the reins of your career like never before. We believe that every candidate brings something special to the table, including you! So, even if you feel that you're close but not an exact match, we encourage you to apply. Overview The role focuses on the delivery of technology projects across teams within the Technology Servicing function. We are seeking an experienced Application Test Manager to join our dynamic data team in the Reinsurance sector. As a leader in a multidisciplinary environment, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that software applications meet business requirements and are deployed successfully. The successful applicant will need to be able to lead a multi-location test team. This role involves working closely with business stakeholders, project managers, Service Manager, developers, and Test teams to ensure successful test execution, defect resolution and implementation. How you'll make an impact Test Planning and Coordination: Develop and maintain UAT test plans, test cases, and test scripts based on business process requirements. Coordinate with business stakeholders to define UAT scope, objectives, and acceptance criteria. Schedule and facilitate UAT test sessions, ensuring availability of necessary resources and environments. Stakeholder Management: Act as the primary point of contact between business users and the project team during UAT. Communicate test progress, issues, and risks to stakeholders in a timely manner. Facilitate meetings and workshops to gather feedback and ensure alignment on test outcomes. Test Execution and Monitoring: Oversee the execution of UAT test cases, ensuring adherence to test plans and timelines. Monitor test progress and track defects, ensuring they are logged, prioritized, and resolved. Provide guidance and support to business users during test execution. Defect Management: Collaborate with development and QA teams to ensure timely resolution of defects. Conduct root cause analysis for critical defects and recommend corrective actions. Ensure that all defects are retested and closed before UAT sign-off. Reporting and Documentation: Prepare and distribute UAT status reports, including test metrics and defect summaries. Document test results, issues, and lessons learned for future reference. Ensure all UAT documentation is complete and stored in accordance with company policies. Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for improving UAT processes and methodologies. Implement best practices and tools to enhance test efficiency and effectiveness. About You Qualifications: Proven experience in UAT coordination or a similar role within software development projects. Strong understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) and testing methodologies. Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities. Proficiency in test management tools (e.g., JIRA, HP ALM) and Microsoft Office Suite. Knowledge of Microsoft Dev-Ops or equivalent test management tool. Preferred Qualifications: Experience in the insurance or financial services industry. Certification in software testing (e.g., ISTQB) or project management (e.g., PMP). Compensation and benefits On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits. Below are the minimum core benefits you'll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve: Minimum of 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, and the option to 'buy' extra days. Defined contribution pension scheme, which Gallagher will also contribute to. Life insurance, which will pay 4x your basic annual salary, which you can top-up to 10x. Income protection, we'll cover up to 50% of your annual income, with options to top up. Health cash plan or Private medical insurance. Other benefits include: Three fully paid volunteering days per year. Employee Stock Purchase plan, offering company shares at a discount. Share incentive plan, HMRC approved, tax effective, stock purchase plan. Critical illness cover. Discounted gym membership, with over 3,000 gyms nationally. Season ticket loan. Access to a discounted voucher portal to save money on your weekly shop or next big purchase. Emergency back-up family care. And many more We value inclusion and diversity Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it's embedded into the fabric of our organisation. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work. Gallagher embraces our employees' diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest. Gallagher is Disability Confident Committed. We have pledged to make sure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible, in addition to supporting our existing employees with any long-term health conditions or disabilities. We understand that applicants may have disabilities, if you do, you may find some parts of the recruitment process more challenging than others. Don't worry, we're here to help, however, we can only do this if you let us know. Should you require reasonable adjustments to your application, please get in touch with . If you'd prefer to speak on the phone, please request a call back, leaving details, so we get in touch.
Business Development Manager Do you want to be part of a diverse, multinational. high performing team? Are you able to network, multitask, and work with our existing team to provide a high level of service to our clients? Then this may be the role for you! We are looking for a developer to work on our existing book of business, working with the current team to place additional lines of insurance where needed, you must have a commercial insurance background and a broad knowledge across all lines of business, you must be well organised, and a strong communicator. This is a hybrid role with the flexibility to work both virtually and from our Chelmsford office. Aon is in the business of better decisions At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed. What the day will look like Client Relationships Establish contact and develop relationships at the highest level within the client's company, for the main prospects in the area Develop an understanding and appreciation of the prospect's business in relation to what they do and the pressure met within that industry sector Establish the client's needs and be able to articulate Aon's risk management solutions for those needs in a professional way, utilising Aon's sector knowledge where available, such that we become the logical alternative to the incumbent broker; including industry sector rates and benchmarking, using tools such as GRIP Apply Aon Corporate's sales training, when planning and actioning prospect meetings Use Corporate marketing and other materials to help to develop relationships with prospects. This includes active participation in periodic sales campaigns and cold calling days Pass on knowledge of the client's business and background to the new Aon service team, for cases won Business Proposition Using information for similar sector clients and knowledge of their business, establish Aon's revenue basis and a proposal intended to provide a profitable return Sell from across the full range of Aon services to develop revenue streams and to build trust in Aon's services Work with Project Management and Broking to ensure Aon deliver on our initial proposition - in addition, with overseas Aon offices where required Liaise with the Claims community to establish our Claims proposition for each new client Participation, and where required, leadership of service proposition proposals to prospects. The DM is expected to play a significant role in the customisation and quality control of the proposition and accompanying materials using Corporate Project Management as necessary Developing good working relationships with Aon specialist, and specifically in Client Management and Client services, thereby selecting the most suitable team to be presented to the prospect Enable periodic accompaniment by Sales Management and Sales Training at prospect meetings Compliance with Aon Corporate's Business Rules and Statutory/FCA regulations Responsible for working in accordance with the Aon UK Limited Risk Management Framework, and compliance with the Aon UK Limited policies, including participation in the management of risks (including completion of mandatory training) that may adversely affect the business, interests of reputation of any Group company Produce clear meeting minutes in good time of client visits uIssue an Information Pack prior to liability being incurred, to all new clients Ensure terms from the market are contact certain Produce a compliant report prior to inception for cases won, outlining all demands and needs clearly describing Aon's proposed solutions Adhere to the Aon Expense Policy Learning and Development Keep up with the business trends, through press and journals, passing on knowledge to colleagues Along with the Regional Sales Director ensure personal appraisal and development records are maintained Attend training courses as required. Skills and experience that will lead to success Sales experience essential - preferable in new business Insurance experience Professional style - ability to impact and impress in 1:1 prospect meetings General business awareness Results focused IT literate with experience using databases This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast paced, dynamic and welcoming team. This is a role to make your own, working closely with our existing team networking with the whole of Aon and getting to know our colleagues across the globe, you will be supported by the team who have a can do attitude. Aon plc is the leading provider of risk management services, insurance and reinsurance brokerage and human capital and management consulting. It is through our people that we achieve our goals and we understand that only by attracting the best people and promoting their development will we remain a world leader Whether you're an experienced professional or just embarking on your career, Aon has an opportunity for you. As the world's premier insurance brokerage and consulting firm, with offices in more than 120 countries, Aon offers a tremendous variety of opportunities and career paths around the globe. How we support our colleagues In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage a diverse workforce. Plus, our agile, inclusive environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two "Global Wellbeing Days" each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions, but we also recognise that flexibility goes beyond just the place of work... and we are all for it. We call this Smart Working! Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued. We provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable law. Please contact us to request an accommodation on Aon values an innovative, diverse workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
Sep 21, 2022
Full time
Business Development Manager Do you want to be part of a diverse, multinational. high performing team? Are you able to network, multitask, and work with our existing team to provide a high level of service to our clients? Then this may be the role for you! We are looking for a developer to work on our existing book of business, working with the current team to place additional lines of insurance where needed, you must have a commercial insurance background and a broad knowledge across all lines of business, you must be well organised, and a strong communicator. This is a hybrid role with the flexibility to work both virtually and from our Chelmsford office. Aon is in the business of better decisions At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed. What the day will look like Client Relationships Establish contact and develop relationships at the highest level within the client's company, for the main prospects in the area Develop an understanding and appreciation of the prospect's business in relation to what they do and the pressure met within that industry sector Establish the client's needs and be able to articulate Aon's risk management solutions for those needs in a professional way, utilising Aon's sector knowledge where available, such that we become the logical alternative to the incumbent broker; including industry sector rates and benchmarking, using tools such as GRIP Apply Aon Corporate's sales training, when planning and actioning prospect meetings Use Corporate marketing and other materials to help to develop relationships with prospects. This includes active participation in periodic sales campaigns and cold calling days Pass on knowledge of the client's business and background to the new Aon service team, for cases won Business Proposition Using information for similar sector clients and knowledge of their business, establish Aon's revenue basis and a proposal intended to provide a profitable return Sell from across the full range of Aon services to develop revenue streams and to build trust in Aon's services Work with Project Management and Broking to ensure Aon deliver on our initial proposition - in addition, with overseas Aon offices where required Liaise with the Claims community to establish our Claims proposition for each new client Participation, and where required, leadership of service proposition proposals to prospects. The DM is expected to play a significant role in the customisation and quality control of the proposition and accompanying materials using Corporate Project Management as necessary Developing good working relationships with Aon specialist, and specifically in Client Management and Client services, thereby selecting the most suitable team to be presented to the prospect Enable periodic accompaniment by Sales Management and Sales Training at prospect meetings Compliance with Aon Corporate's Business Rules and Statutory/FCA regulations Responsible for working in accordance with the Aon UK Limited Risk Management Framework, and compliance with the Aon UK Limited policies, including participation in the management of risks (including completion of mandatory training) that may adversely affect the business, interests of reputation of any Group company Produce clear meeting minutes in good time of client visits uIssue an Information Pack prior to liability being incurred, to all new clients Ensure terms from the market are contact certain Produce a compliant report prior to inception for cases won, outlining all demands and needs clearly describing Aon's proposed solutions Adhere to the Aon Expense Policy Learning and Development Keep up with the business trends, through press and journals, passing on knowledge to colleagues Along with the Regional Sales Director ensure personal appraisal and development records are maintained Attend training courses as required. Skills and experience that will lead to success Sales experience essential - preferable in new business Insurance experience Professional style - ability to impact and impress in 1:1 prospect meetings General business awareness Results focused IT literate with experience using databases This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast paced, dynamic and welcoming team. This is a role to make your own, working closely with our existing team networking with the whole of Aon and getting to know our colleagues across the globe, you will be supported by the team who have a can do attitude. Aon plc is the leading provider of risk management services, insurance and reinsurance brokerage and human capital and management consulting. It is through our people that we achieve our goals and we understand that only by attracting the best people and promoting their development will we remain a world leader Whether you're an experienced professional or just embarking on your career, Aon has an opportunity for you. As the world's premier insurance brokerage and consulting firm, with offices in more than 120 countries, Aon offers a tremendous variety of opportunities and career paths around the globe. How we support our colleagues In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage a diverse workforce. Plus, our agile, inclusive environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two "Global Wellbeing Days" each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions, but we also recognise that flexibility goes beyond just the place of work... and we are all for it. We call this Smart Working! Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued. We provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable law. Please contact us to request an accommodation on Aon values an innovative, diverse workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
Catastrophe Pricing & Portfolio, Senior Consultant Do you want to play a key role in developing a new web-based pricing and portfolio management system for insurers, reinsurers and ILS funds? Do you want to be part of the dynamic Aon Tyche team that is transforming financial modelling for insurers and reinsurers? If you are interested, we would like to speak to you. About Aon Aon Plc is a leading global professional services firm providing a broad range of risk, retirement and health solutions. Our 50,000 colleagues in 120 countries empower results for clients by using proprietary data and analytics to deliver insights that reduce volatility and improve performance Aon's software platform, Tyche, is used by some of the largest life, non-life, composite and pension firms worldwide, which benefit from the ground-breaking capabilities that Tyche gives them. Our consulting team provides a full breadth of actuarial services with a focus on Tyche implementations and developing solutions in Tyche. We have a strong team of exceptional developers and our IT team offer fully hosted solutions Aon is an equal opportunities employer. Aon's recruitment and selection policy ensures the best possible skill mix of colleagues and the highest quality candidates are appointed using objective job-related criteria About the Role We are looking for candidates to join our team and play an important role in developing a new web-based pricing and portfolio management system for insurers, reinsurers and ILS funds. As a key member of our team, you will play a vital role in meeting the expectations of our clients through delivering high quality cutting-edge solutions and projects. In the role you will be part of a friendly team of modellers, actuaries and software developers, working together to build and roll out the software across the insurance market. You will work in an innovative and supportive atmosphere. This role will encompass a wide variety of work. Initially the successful applicant can expect to be involved with the following: Model requirements and design. You will keep abreast of market developments and gathering client business requirements to feed into the catastrophe pricing & portfolio model design. Model development. This will involve managing and overseeing development of our product and designing, implementing, and reviewing modelling solutions. Sales support. Supporting the sales process through proof-of-concept exercises, demonstrations and trials. We actively support the career development of our team and expect their skills and roles to develop quickly. You will be responsible for working in accordance with the Aon UK Limited Risk Management Framework, and compliance with the Aon UK Limited policies, including participation in the management of risks (including completion of mandatory training) that may adversely affect the business, interests or reputation of any Group Company. About you As a Consultant in the Tyche General Insurance team your qualifications and skills will ideally include the following: Qualifications Educated to degree level with a minimum of a 2:1 or equivalent qualification in a numerate, scientific or IT related discipline. You may be working towards an actuarial qualification, but this is not a requirement for the role Skills and Experience We are looking for applicants that are technically strong, who can collaborate with our team and our clients to deliver modelling solutions. We expect they will have the following experience and skillset: Essential General insurance experience in Cat modelling; capital modelling, pricing or reserving Exemplify analytical and problem-solving skills A self-motivated team player that works collaboratively Good communicator with the ability to adapt to suit different audiences, and good at building relationships Excellent organisational skills Ability to work under pressure: proactive, shows resolve and adapts to evolving situations Desirable Experience working with the results generated by Cat models (e.g. RMS and AIR model results): Using Cat model results to price Cat contract structures Portfolio roll-up and reporting on Cat risk Technical knowledge of commercial lines and / or reinsurance pricing techniques Experience developing actuarial modelling systems Experience with programming languages Salary and Benefits This role offers a competitive salary and bonus, plus a comprehensive benefits package and 25 days holiday. Through our flexible benefits, you will also have the opportunity to choose additional benefits, including healthcare, and additional holiday. How we support our colleagues In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage a diverse workforce. Plus, our agile, inclusive environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two "Global Wellbeing Days" each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions, but we also recognise that flexibility goes beyond just the place of work... and we are all for it. We call this Smart Working! Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued. We provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable law. Please contact us to request an accommodation on Aon values an innovative, diverse workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
Sep 19, 2022
Full time
Catastrophe Pricing & Portfolio, Senior Consultant Do you want to play a key role in developing a new web-based pricing and portfolio management system for insurers, reinsurers and ILS funds? Do you want to be part of the dynamic Aon Tyche team that is transforming financial modelling for insurers and reinsurers? If you are interested, we would like to speak to you. About Aon Aon Plc is a leading global professional services firm providing a broad range of risk, retirement and health solutions. Our 50,000 colleagues in 120 countries empower results for clients by using proprietary data and analytics to deliver insights that reduce volatility and improve performance Aon's software platform, Tyche, is used by some of the largest life, non-life, composite and pension firms worldwide, which benefit from the ground-breaking capabilities that Tyche gives them. Our consulting team provides a full breadth of actuarial services with a focus on Tyche implementations and developing solutions in Tyche. We have a strong team of exceptional developers and our IT team offer fully hosted solutions Aon is an equal opportunities employer. Aon's recruitment and selection policy ensures the best possible skill mix of colleagues and the highest quality candidates are appointed using objective job-related criteria About the Role We are looking for candidates to join our team and play an important role in developing a new web-based pricing and portfolio management system for insurers, reinsurers and ILS funds. As a key member of our team, you will play a vital role in meeting the expectations of our clients through delivering high quality cutting-edge solutions and projects. In the role you will be part of a friendly team of modellers, actuaries and software developers, working together to build and roll out the software across the insurance market. You will work in an innovative and supportive atmosphere. This role will encompass a wide variety of work. Initially the successful applicant can expect to be involved with the following: Model requirements and design. You will keep abreast of market developments and gathering client business requirements to feed into the catastrophe pricing & portfolio model design. Model development. This will involve managing and overseeing development of our product and designing, implementing, and reviewing modelling solutions. Sales support. Supporting the sales process through proof-of-concept exercises, demonstrations and trials. We actively support the career development of our team and expect their skills and roles to develop quickly. You will be responsible for working in accordance with the Aon UK Limited Risk Management Framework, and compliance with the Aon UK Limited policies, including participation in the management of risks (including completion of mandatory training) that may adversely affect the business, interests or reputation of any Group Company. About you As a Consultant in the Tyche General Insurance team your qualifications and skills will ideally include the following: Qualifications Educated to degree level with a minimum of a 2:1 or equivalent qualification in a numerate, scientific or IT related discipline. You may be working towards an actuarial qualification, but this is not a requirement for the role Skills and Experience We are looking for applicants that are technically strong, who can collaborate with our team and our clients to deliver modelling solutions. We expect they will have the following experience and skillset: Essential General insurance experience in Cat modelling; capital modelling, pricing or reserving Exemplify analytical and problem-solving skills A self-motivated team player that works collaboratively Good communicator with the ability to adapt to suit different audiences, and good at building relationships Excellent organisational skills Ability to work under pressure: proactive, shows resolve and adapts to evolving situations Desirable Experience working with the results generated by Cat models (e.g. RMS and AIR model results): Using Cat model results to price Cat contract structures Portfolio roll-up and reporting on Cat risk Technical knowledge of commercial lines and / or reinsurance pricing techniques Experience developing actuarial modelling systems Experience with programming languages Salary and Benefits This role offers a competitive salary and bonus, plus a comprehensive benefits package and 25 days holiday. Through our flexible benefits, you will also have the opportunity to choose additional benefits, including healthcare, and additional holiday. How we support our colleagues In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage a diverse workforce. Plus, our agile, inclusive environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two "Global Wellbeing Days" each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions, but we also recognise that flexibility goes beyond just the place of work... and we are all for it. We call this Smart Working! Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued. We provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable law. Please contact us to request an accommodation on Aon values an innovative, diverse workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
Catastrophe Model Developer (Vulnerabilities Specialist) - LondonGuy Carpenter, a leading international reinsurance broker, is looking for a vulnerability expert to join its Model Development Team to support the development of vulnerability modules for cat models and related research and advisory activities globally. We are looking for analytical thinkers with a passion for applied research and development to join our interdisciplinary team. The analyst will report to our practice leader for vulnerabilities and will work closely with colleagues to support model developmentWhat can you expect:The opportunity to join a highly successful and growing team of specialists in cat risk modelling and to contribute to the development of a specialist practise within Guy CarpenterOpportunities to learn and grow, with exposure to state of the art model developmentsTraining on MDT's processes, development tools and platforms as well as mentorship by experienced cat risk specialistsWithin the first 90 days you will gain an understanding of our goals and be in a position to successfully integrate your knowledge on improvements and extensionWhat is in it for you:Competitive SalaryComprehensive benefits programmes including: private health insurance, pension, employee assistance programme, career mobility, employee network groups, volunteer opportunities, and other programmes27 days' holiday with the option to buy or sell up to 5 days per yearWe will rely on you to:Conduct research and development of vulnerability functions across perils and different types of assetsContribute to the better definition of the Built Environment and help to establish best practises in the areaResearch and collect scientific datasets on damage behaviour to cat eventsDevelop, test and validate vulnerability modulesAnalyse damage and claims dataCreate automation around damage and claims informationProcess raw scientific and other technical data into required formatsConsult and advise on engineering and vulnerability topics around cat modellingWhat you need to have:Excellent written and verbal communication skillsMaster Degree or PhD in Engineering (Structural, Civil, Wind or Earthquake), Seismology, or other relevant scientific disciplines or equivalent experienceAdvanced PC literacy MS Office tool suiteData analysis skills on languages like R or PythonExperience in developing vulnerabilities/ damage functions (natural perils, man-made)Attention to detail and ability to work well under pressureThe ability to step into this role and immediately have an impactWhat makes you stand out:Experience in the field of Catastrophe Modelling and InsuranceKnowledge of statisticsKnowledge of special industrial facilities vulnerabilities (offshore wind generation and other renewables, oil and gas industry etc)Damage assessment experienceGISGUY CARPENTERGuy Carpenter & Company, LLC is a leading global risk and reinsurance specialist with more than 3,100 professionals in over 60 offices around the world. Guy Carpenter delivers a powerful combination of broking expertise, trusted strategic advisory services and industry-leading analytics to help clients adapt to emerging opportunities and achieve profitable growth. Guy Carpenter is a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), the world's leading professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people. The company's 75,000 colleagues advise clients in over 130 countries. With annualized revenue approaching $17 billion, Marsh McLennan helps clients navigate an increasingly dynamic and complex environment through four market-leading companies including Marsh, Mercer and Oliver Wyman. For more information, visit and follow Guy Carpenter on LinkedIn and McLennan is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people regardless of their sex/gender, marital or parental status, ethnic origin, nationality, age, background, disability, sexual orientation, and gender identity.
Dec 01, 2021
Full time
Catastrophe Model Developer (Vulnerabilities Specialist) - LondonGuy Carpenter, a leading international reinsurance broker, is looking for a vulnerability expert to join its Model Development Team to support the development of vulnerability modules for cat models and related research and advisory activities globally. We are looking for analytical thinkers with a passion for applied research and development to join our interdisciplinary team. The analyst will report to our practice leader for vulnerabilities and will work closely with colleagues to support model developmentWhat can you expect:The opportunity to join a highly successful and growing team of specialists in cat risk modelling and to contribute to the development of a specialist practise within Guy CarpenterOpportunities to learn and grow, with exposure to state of the art model developmentsTraining on MDT's processes, development tools and platforms as well as mentorship by experienced cat risk specialistsWithin the first 90 days you will gain an understanding of our goals and be in a position to successfully integrate your knowledge on improvements and extensionWhat is in it for you:Competitive SalaryComprehensive benefits programmes including: private health insurance, pension, employee assistance programme, career mobility, employee network groups, volunteer opportunities, and other programmes27 days' holiday with the option to buy or sell up to 5 days per yearWe will rely on you to:Conduct research and development of vulnerability functions across perils and different types of assetsContribute to the better definition of the Built Environment and help to establish best practises in the areaResearch and collect scientific datasets on damage behaviour to cat eventsDevelop, test and validate vulnerability modulesAnalyse damage and claims dataCreate automation around damage and claims informationProcess raw scientific and other technical data into required formatsConsult and advise on engineering and vulnerability topics around cat modellingWhat you need to have:Excellent written and verbal communication skillsMaster Degree or PhD in Engineering (Structural, Civil, Wind or Earthquake), Seismology, or other relevant scientific disciplines or equivalent experienceAdvanced PC literacy MS Office tool suiteData analysis skills on languages like R or PythonExperience in developing vulnerabilities/ damage functions (natural perils, man-made)Attention to detail and ability to work well under pressureThe ability to step into this role and immediately have an impactWhat makes you stand out:Experience in the field of Catastrophe Modelling and InsuranceKnowledge of statisticsKnowledge of special industrial facilities vulnerabilities (offshore wind generation and other renewables, oil and gas industry etc)Damage assessment experienceGISGUY CARPENTERGuy Carpenter & Company, LLC is a leading global risk and reinsurance specialist with more than 3,100 professionals in over 60 offices around the world. Guy Carpenter delivers a powerful combination of broking expertise, trusted strategic advisory services and industry-leading analytics to help clients adapt to emerging opportunities and achieve profitable growth. Guy Carpenter is a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), the world's leading professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people. The company's 75,000 colleagues advise clients in over 130 countries. With annualized revenue approaching $17 billion, Marsh McLennan helps clients navigate an increasingly dynamic and complex environment through four market-leading companies including Marsh, Mercer and Oliver Wyman. For more information, visit and follow Guy Carpenter on LinkedIn and McLennan is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people regardless of their sex/gender, marital or parental status, ethnic origin, nationality, age, background, disability, sexual orientation, and gender identity.
