Job Description
P&U Job Description
About Us
At Direct Line Group, insurance is just the start. Combining decades of industry experience with talented people in every field, we’re a customer-obsessed market powerhouse. And we all work together to be brilliant for customers, every single day.
Pricing and Underwriting is a complicated world, where historical data, geospatial information, and mathematical models meet talented analysts. Pricing our products is a fine line between balancing our business goals and customer needs.
Join us in this crucial role a s a Home Change Developer within, Pricing & Underwriting for Home & Growth . You will be working alongside a team of developers who are responsible for the delivery of all Home Pricing & UW Radar changes.
What You’ll Be Doing
As a valued member of the team, you’ll contribute to the delivery of the Home Insurance strategy through accurately and efficiently implementing changes to the Radar rating algorithm.
Key Responsibilities
• Take ownership for building, maintaining , and monitoring the Radar Live rating engine so that it is compliant, accurate and efficient
• Ensure comprehensive model testing is run/ validated to prove out all change
• Support in the enhance ment of processes , including testing to create efficiency whilst maintaining accuracy
• Excellent spoken and written skills so to support e ngage ment with various stakeholders and the wider Pricing & Underwriting community , to ensure alignment with approaches
• Contributing to overall Department/DLG wide objectives , strategies and priorities.
• Be aware of Pricing and Underwriting Controls and G overnance and abid e by the controls in place
• Identify and manage risks associated with the role, adhering to the company risk framework. Communicate any price, model, or data issues promptly .
• Developing your own skills and knowledge such that you have the expertise required to achieve current and future business requirements.
• Reinforce the culture and core values of Direct Line Group through appropriate behaviours and Actions
• Support the Home Change Team’s Defect Management process. Aiding with diagnosis , deriving, testing and implementing any required fixes.
What You’ll Need
• Educated to degree level or equivalent in M athematics /Computer Science or a related degree or similar numerical subject
• Familiarity with programming languages and software such as SQL, SAS Python, Tableau ( preferred )
• Experience in the Insurance industry ( preferred )
• Strong problem-solving skills & a keen eye for attention to detail
• Excellent communication and a team player
• Good knowledge of IT principles and processes
• Creativity , Passionate, Inquisitive ness nature & Innovative
• Analytical mindset
Ways of working
Our hybrid model way of working offers a 'best of both worlds' approach combining the best parts of home and office-working, offering flexibility for everyone. When you'll be in the office depends on your role, but most colleagues are in 2 days a week, and we'll consider the flexible working options that work best for you.
Read our flexible working approach here
What We’ll Give You
We wouldn’t be where we are today without our people and the wide variety of perspectives and life experiences they bring. That’s why we offer excellent benefits to suit your lifestyle and a flexible working model combining the best parts of home and office-working, varying with the nature of your role. Our core benefits include:
• +% employer contributed pension
• 50% off home, motor and pet insurance plus free travel insurance and Green Flag breakdown cover
• Additional optional Health and Dental insurance
• Up to 10% bonus
• EV car scheme allows all colleagues to lease a brand new electric or plug-in hybrid car in a tax efficient way.
• 25 days annual leave, increasing each year up to a maximum of 28
• Buy as you earn share scheme
• Employee discounts and cashback
• Plus many more!
Being Yourself
Difference makes us who we are. We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their whole selves to work – that’s why we champion diverse voices, build workplaces that work for people, and invest in the things that matter. From senior leadership to inclusivity networks, adaptive working to inclusion training, we’ve made it our mission to give you everything you need to be authentically you. Discover more at directlinegroupcareers.com
Together we’re one of a kind.
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About Us
At Direct Line Group, insurance is just the start. Combining decades of industry experience with talented people in every field, we’re a customer-obsessed market powerhouse. And we all work together to be brilliant for customers, every single day.
Pricing and Underwriting is a complicated world, where historical data, geospatial information, and mathematical models meet talented analysts. Pricing our products is a fine line between balancing our business goals and customer needs.
Join us in this crucial role a s a Home Change Developer within, Pricing & Underwriting for Home & Growth . You will be working alongside a team of developers who are responsible for the delivery of all Home Pricing & UW Radar changes.
What You’ll Be Doing
As a valued member of the team, you’ll contribute to the delivery of the Home Insurance strategy through accurately and efficiently implementing changes to the Radar rating algorithm.
Key Responsibilities
• Take ownership for building, maintaining , and monitoring the Radar Live rating engine so that it is compliant, accurate and efficient
• Ensure comprehensive model testing is run/ validated to prove out all change
• Support in the enhance ment of processes , including testing to create efficiency whilst maintaining accuracy
• Excellent spoken and written skills so to support e ngage ment with various stakeholders and the wider Pricing & Underwriting community , to ensure alignment with approaches
• Contributing to overall Department/DLG wide objectives , strategies and priorities.
• Be aware of Pricing and Underwriting Controls and G overnance and abid e by the controls in place
• Identify and manage risks associated with the role, adhering to the company risk framework. Communicate any price, model, or data issues promptly .
• Developing your own skills and knowledge such that you have the expertise required to achieve current and future business requirements.
• Reinforce the culture and core values of Direct Line Group through appropriate behaviours and Actions
• Support the Home Change Team’s Defect Management process. Aiding with diagnosis , deriving, testing and implementing any required fixes.
What You’ll Need
• Educated to degree level or equivalent in M athematics /Computer Science or a related degree or similar numerical subject
• Familiarity with programming languages and software such as SQL, SAS Python, Tableau ( preferred )
• Experience in the Insurance industry ( preferred )
• Strong problem-solving skills & a keen eye for attention to detail
• Excellent communication and a team player
• Good knowledge of IT principles and processes
• Creativity , Passionate, Inquisitive ness nature & Innovative
• Analytical mindset
Ways of working
Our hybrid model way of working offers a 'best of both worlds' approach combining the best parts of home and office-working, offering flexibility for everyone. When you'll be in the office depends on your role, but most colleagues are in 2 days a week, and we'll consider the flexible working options that work best for you.
Read our flexible working approach here
What We’ll Give You
We wouldn’t be where we are today without our people and the wide variety of perspectives and life experiences they bring. That’s why we offer excellent benefits to suit your lifestyle and a flexible working model combining the best parts of home and office-working, varying with the nature of your role. Our core benefits include:
• +% employer contributed pension
• 50% off home, motor and pet insurance plus free travel insurance and Green Flag breakdown cover
• Additional optional Health and Dental insurance
• Up to 10% bonus
• EV car scheme allows all colleagues to lease a brand new electric or plug-in hybrid car in a tax efficient way.
• 25 days annual leave, increasing each year up to a maximum of 28
• Buy as you earn share scheme
• Employee discounts and cashback
• Plus many more!
Being Yourself
Difference makes us who we are. We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their whole selves to work – that’s why we champion diverse voices, build workplaces that work for people, and invest in the things that matter. From senior leadership to inclusivity networks, adaptive working to inclusion training, we’ve made it our mission to give you everything you need to be authentically you. Discover more at directlinegroupcareers.com
Together we’re one of a kind.
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💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Home Pricing Developer | Radar position is now open for candidates interested in the Software Developer Jobs sector. This role in Glasgow offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Software Developer Jobs is a plus.