Insurance Analyst

Insurance Analyst role at Acorn Group

An outstanding opportunity for an up-and-coming Analyst to have a big impact in a fast-moving growing and exciting business.

The Group is looking for an Insurance Analyst to join our Pricing and Underwriting team working in the Performance Monitoring section of the team. The role will play a key part in developing our base of reports as we continue to enhance them and take them to the next level. The role will report into Michael Peers (Head of Performance Monitoring).

The individual will be responsible for building and owning specific product based reports, while supporting the team with business projects.

Insurance Analyst

Liverpool City Centre, Hybrid working available

up to £32,500 depending on experience

37.5 Hours, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5:30pm

• Mentor to newer members of the team, be the go to person for support and help them develop their insurance knowledge.
• Monitor business performance and report on any potential risks or opportunities identified.
• Design and produce regular reporting and analysis to help management to better understand the type and quality of the business being written.
• Responsible for the accuracy and quality of data and analysis.
• Regularly evaluate existing reports and find improvements.
• Seek to develop new methods of analyzing and communicating whilst ensuring quality of output is maintained.
• Provide ad hoc MI as required in a timely manner.

• Natural desire to act at pace, be innovative, while setting high standards
• Extensive SQL experience
• Knowledge of Power BI, DAX and Power Query
• Strong Excel skills
• Insurance experience desirable
• Experience with data manipulation and analysis in SQL, Power BI etc.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills required, particularly Excel.
• High-level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Solid understanding of data visualisation techniques and best practices.

At Acorn Insurance
, we’re proud of our Liverpool roots — and even prouder of how far we’ve come. As part of the Acorn Group, we bring over 40 years of specialist insurance expertise to the table. From humble beginnings, we’ve grown into a national leader, now employing over 1,700 people across the UK and reached a milestone £750 million in total value of insurance policies written in 2024.

We’re growing fast, with new opportunities emerging every week. That growth is largely due to the values we share:

• We run through walls for our customers and each other
• We challenge the status quo
• We succeed when we help those around us succeed
• We decide quickly when the smart thing to do is use our judgement

• 35 days’ holiday (including bank holidays) with additional buy/sell options
• 24/7 mental health support & free counselling available
• Grow with us:
  Through career fairs, leadership programs, and learning on the go!
• Flexible benefits, including early access to salary via our internal platform
• Hybrid working options to support work-life balance and individual needs
• Recognition awards, social events & more

• Mindful Employer – championing mental health and wellbeing
• Disability Confident Level 1 & 2 – creating accessible, inclusive opportunities
• Menopause Friendly accredited – supporting every stage of life
• Armed Forces Covenant signatory – honouring those who serve
• Great Places to Work 2024/25 – fostering an engaging and positive workplace culture
• Best Place to Work for Development – proud to be investing in people’s future
• Best Place to Work for Women – breaking down barriers to women's career progression

We’re really excited that you’re considering joining Acorn! To help everything go smoothly, here are a couple of things to keep in mind. If your application is successful, we will commence relevant employment checks prior to you commencing employment with us. These will include a standard criminal record check and an insolvency register check.

Because our training is quite comprehensive, we can only consider applicants who have at least one year remaining on their Graduate or Post-Study Work visa. At the moment, we’re not able to offer visa sponsorship.

We’re committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where everyone can flourish. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process—or once you’re part of the team—just let us know. Whether it’s flexible hours, adapted equipment, or a bit of extra support, we’ll work with you to make sure you can do your best work.