R&D Actuary (Personal Lines)

Overview

In this role you will shape pricing strategy across a diverse motor portfolio by leveraging advanced analytics and pricing innovation. You will work with a team of actuaries and data scientists to build predictive models and deliver insights that support commercial decisions. The position emphasizes developing pricing capabilities and driving measurable business impact in a fast-growing specialist insurer. You will communicate complex concepts to stakeholders and influence strategic decisions through data-driven pricing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance statistical and machine learning models to improve risk and profitability predictions
• Analyse complex datasets to identify growth opportunities
• Deliver actionable insights to support business performance
• Contribute to ongoing development of pricing capabilities and pricing function innovation
• Influence commercial decisions through advanced analytics and pricing strategies
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement pricing initiatives

Key requirements

• Background in actuarial, statistical, or data science roles
• Strong understanding of general insurance pricing
• Proficient in Python for data analysis and predictive modelling
• Experience with machine learning techniques and traditional pricing methodologies (GLMs)
• UK motor insurance pricing experience is essential
• Experience building GBM models is advantageous
• Ability to communicate technical concepts to stakeholders
• Proactive, independent approach with strong problem-solving skills

• clear communication
• proactive attitude
• independence
• Python
• Machine Learning techniques
• GLMs

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