Sitting within the Underwriting Performance function, we are looking for a candidate with strong analytical skills, commercial expertise and management experience to lead Underwriting Analytics for syndicate 1856. This will involve line management for our Data and Analytics analysts (c. Manage, mentor and develop the data and analytics analysts, fostering a high-performance cultureCollaborate with senior underwriters to manage the pipeline of analytical projects within the underwriting functionProvide thought leadership and development for IQUW''s analyst communityProvide deep-dive analyses to support underwriting reviews or remediation actions- Build and enhance portfolio monitoring capabilities

Champion data quality and usageAct as key user of underwriting data, helping identify data issues, specifying fixes and improvements and partnering with Ops/ Data teams to ensure underwriting information is accurate and timely.Work with underwriters to introduce meaningful segmentation and external data to improve risk selection and pricing adequacy

Advanced skill in using data manipulation and statistical software packages such as Python, R and SQL.Knowledge and skills relating to the management of insurance data.Strong written and face to face communication skills to influence underwriting decisions and explain complex analysis to non-technical audiencesCompetitive Benchmarked Salary-25 days holiday- Discretionary bonus scheme- Employee assistance programme- Salary sacrifice benefits- Annual benefits reviews- The option for professional qualifications and study support