Associate Underwriting Assurance Analyst

At 1st Central, everything starts with our people. As one of the UK’s leading motor and home insurers, we use smart technology, data and great service to make insurance fast, fair and simple for over 1.4 million customers. We’re proud to create an environment where people feel supported, trusted and able to grow - whether that’s developing new skills, taking on fresh challenges or making a real impact every day.

If you’re looking for a role where you can make a difference, we’d love to hear from you. Are you confident working with data and turning it into meaningful insights? Do you have a background in a numerical subject, strong analytical skills, and experience using tools like Power BI? We're looking for an Associate Underwriting MI Analyst to join our team in Haywards Heath, West Sussex on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

You'll work with in a small, collaborative team to create and deliver high-quality management information and performance reporting, helping stakeholders understand performance and make informed business decisions. We’re all about people and we’re passionate about continuous improvement, so you’ll share your thoughts with the team to continually progress our methods and team knowledge. Enjoy the flexibility of hybrid working. Based within our Haywards Heath, West Sussex team, you'll primarily work from home while coming together in our office once a month to collaborate, share ideas, and connect with colleagues.

We believe this approach offers the best balance of flexibility, teamwork, and development. If you'd like to spend more time in the office, we'd be delighted to see you there.

• Academic Background:
  Minimum 2:1 degree in a numerical discipline such as Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Data Science, Actuarial Science, Physics, Engineering, or a related field.
• Analytical & Problem-Solving
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong numerical and analytical ability, with a logical approach to problem-solving and the ability to interpret complex data and identify meaningful insights.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong IT and analytical skills, including proficiency in Excel and SQL. Experience with Power BI, or a similar data visualisation platform, is highly desirable. Exposure to Databricks would be advantageous but is not essential.
• Data Analysis & Reporting:
  Experience in data modelling, analysis, and reporting, with the ability to translate data into clear, actionable insights and communicate findings effectively to a range of audiences.
• Attention to Detail:
  High levels of accuracy and attention to detail, with a commitment to producing reliable and robust analysis.
• Learning Agility: A proactive and curious approach to learning, with the ability to quickly develop new skills, knowledge, and technical expertise.

You’ll contribute to the development and maintenance of the Underwriting Performance Monitoring Suite of MI reports, through creation of new Underwriting reports and enhancing existing reporting functionality. You’ll produce and publish BAU reports to agreed regular refresh schedule to ensure timely business decision making. You’ll produce ad-hoc performance monitoring analysis to answer specific business challenges or surface issues/opportunities for action within team or wider pillar.

You’ll create and maintain reporting and underlying data models using tools such as Power BI, Databricks, SAS, SQL You’ll ensure reporting requirements are clearly captured from business stakeholders (both within team and across wider business) You’ll maintain MI best practice, including change control process, and adhere to high-quality coding standards and documentation. You’ll ensure Underwriting Management Information is produced with a…