Underwriting Data Scientist

Underwriting Data Scientist Shape and influence a brand new underwriting analytics capability at NFU Mutual Build advanced analytical models that directly support underwriting decisions and customer outcomes

Hybrid 80% homeworking and 20% from Stratford Upon Avon About the role

Join NFU Mutual's newly established underwriting analytics capability, where you will play a key role in building analytical and data science models that support underwriting decisions across the business. This is a highly technical, hands on role focused on model development rather than reporting or dashboard production.

Working as part of a growing specialist team, you will lead and develop complex underwriting analytics, create robust and explainable models, and turn complex data into meaningful insight that supports underwriting strategy, risk appetite and business performance. You will work closely with underwriting, pricing, data and technology stakeholders, helping to improve decision making and deliver measurable value across personal and commercial lines.

You will contribute to fraud, risk appetite and risk classification modelling, support the development of analytical governance and data standards, and help shape how this new function evolves.

This role is based in our Tiddington Head Office, just outside Stratford Upon Avon. However, we understand how important a positive work life balance is, so to help you give your best, we offer great facilities when you want to be in an office environment and support to work up to 80% of your hours from home.

Internally, this role is called Underwriting Analytics Consultant.

About youYou are a commercially minded analytics professional who combines strong stakeholder engagement with effective communication and the confidence to influence a range of underwriting, pricing, data and technology stakeholders. You bring a learning mindset, thrive on innovation, remain inquisitive when exploring complex challenges and adapt quickly to changing business needs. You are comfortable challenging thinking, solving problems creatively, taking accountability for outcomes and building collaborative relationships that help turn analytical insight into business value.

To join NFU Mutual, you’ll also bring

General insurance, underwriting analytics or data science experience within a corporate environment (highly desirable)
SQL, SAS or equivalent query writing capability together with strong Python or R modelling expertise

Experience building statistical, predictive related analytical models using complex datasets

Data engineering capability and experience working with analytical tools such as Power BIExperience delivering data driven insight and model based decision support in a regulated environment

At NFU Mutual, we support an inclusive workplace and value all the differences that make us unique. We celebrate the creativity and innovation that comes from diverse perspectives and experiences and share a common vision of doing the right thing for our customers and employees.

We recognise that some candidates may experience barriers during the recruitment process. So, we encourage candidates to discuss any adjustments or accommodations they need to be the best they can be throughout our recruitment process.

We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, a Race at Work and Women in Finance Charter signatory and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, regardless of age, ethnicity, disability, neurodiversity, gender, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic background.

Benefits and Rewards When you join our team, you can expect a supportive culture and an attractive range of rewards and benefits including:

Salary Up to £70,000 dependent on experience

Annual bonus (up to 17.5% of salary)
Contributory pension scheme, up to 20%, including your 8% contribution
25 days annual leave + bank holidays + buy/sell/save holiday trading schemeA Family Friendly policy that helps you balance your work and family responsibilities

Access to savings at High Street brands, travel and supermarkets £20 contribution to a monthly gym membership – subject to T&CsHealth and wellbeing plan -…