Average Analyst Insurance salary in Liverpool

The Acorn Group is a fast-growing insurance business. A best kept secret to many in the market - it operates with a fast-decision making culture and can-do attitude. The Group core products are specialist private car, taxi, commercial vehicles, and telematics. With £700m+ GWP today and better returns than the market, it is establishing itself as the leading specialist motor insurance business in the UK. An outstanding opportunity for an up-and-coming Analyst to have a big impact in a fast-moving growing and exciting business.    The Group is looking for an Insurance Analyst to join our Pricing and Underwriting team working in the Performance Monitoring section of the team. The role will play a key part in developing on our base of reports as we continue to enhance them and take them to the next level. The role will report into Michael Peers (Head of Performance Monitoring). The individual will be responsible for building and owning specific product based reports, while supporting the team with business projects Role Title: Insurance Analyst Location: Liverpool City Centre, Hybrid working available Salary: £27,500-£32,500 DOE Working hours: 37.5 Hours, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5:30pm What you will be doing: Mentor to newer members of the team, be the go to person for support and help them develop their insurance knowledge.Monitor business performance and report on any potential risks or opportunities identified.Design and produce regular reporting and analysis to help management to better understand the type and quality of the business being written.Responsible for the accuracy and quality of data and analysisRegularly evaluate existing reports and find improvements.Seek to develop new methods of analyzing and communicating whilst ensuring quality of output is maintained.Provide ad hoc MI as required in a timely manner. what we are looking for: Natural desire to act at pace, be innovative, while setting high standardsExtensive SQL experienceKnowledge of Power BI, DAX and Power QueryStrong Excel skillsInsurance experience desirableExperience with data manipulation and analysis in SQL, Power BI etc.Advanced Microsoft Office skills required, particularly Excel.High-Level of accuracy and attention to detail.Solid understanding of data visualisation techniques and best practices. About Acorn Insurance We are a growing business with great opportunities to build your knowledge of the financial services industry. As a specialist insurance provider, we have 40 years of experience helping people secure motor insurance across all of the UK. We help more than 50,000 customers to find a policy that meets their needs and gives them the peace of mind that comes with high-quality insurance. At Acorn Insurance we provide full training and continuous coaching inhouse you will be given full in-depth FCA regulated industry knowledge and have all the tools necessary to help you personally grow your career with the business. We celebrate difference and it’s important to us that we have a culture where our people feel respected and valued for who they are. We pride ourselves on being accessible and encourage inclusive environments where our people can always give and show the very best of themselves. Why Acorn Insurance? Acorn Insurance want to give you more than a job, we want to give you a purpose and a career. So, what can we offer you as an employer? Some of the "your tomorrow" benefits you will receive include: Enhanced Annual Leave entitlement starting at 31 days and potentially increasing to 35 days per year depending on grade & length of service (including bank holidays)Additional Buy & Sell HolidaysCompany Sick Pay SchemeCompany Paid Maternity & Paternity LeaveGenerous Company Pension SchemeA comprehensive Mental Health support system via the health assured Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)A wide network of mental health first aiders.Our very own reward and discount platform "Your tomorrow"Fresh fruit Deliveries twice a week£250 Refer a friend bonusCycle to work schemeFree eye test vouchers and a contribution towards the framesRegular Employment Engagement including ongoing competitions with fantastic prizesCharity fundraising events 'The Acorn Group is a Great Place to Work 2024/5. A record number of Acorn employees completed the survey. The results overwhelmingly revealed that the group is welcoming, supportive and a great place to forge a career. There is always room for improvement though. We have big plans to improve even further in 2025.' All roles are subject to DBS and Financial checks, any offer made will be conditional until checks are completed to a satisfactory standard. Unfortunately, due to the length of training and complexity of the role,  we can only accept applications from candidates who have at least one year remaining on their (Graduate/ Post study work) visa. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorships. At Acorn, we are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment. We recognise that candidates may have specific needs and are happy to consider reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process and working environment to accommodate individual requirements. Whether it’s modifying equipment, adjusting working hours, or providing additional support, we aim to ensure all employees can perform at their best. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please let us know during the application or interview process, and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. #LI-LJ1

The Acorn Group are currently recruiting for a Lead Business Analyst who will be responsible for coaching Business Analysts in their role and helping develop their skills. As Lead Business Analyst you will be leading a group of BA’s and setting up standards for them to follow with set policies and procedures. This role will have a heavy reliance on working with the DBA team and making sure all their needs are met with data structure/types as we develop out our data warehouse. Job Title: Lead Business Analyst Salary: Up to £55,000 Depending on Experience Location: Liverpool City Centre, on a hybrid basis Working Hours: 37.5 Hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5:30pm What you will be doing: Manage appropriate Monday boardsEnsure all attendees of meetings are updated with a RAID format email, with the appropriate actions and decisions expedited depending on importanceCreate policies & procedures for peers to follow including ASIS/TO BE style flowsCoach BAs for them to become more self-sufficientAttend and contribute to daily standupsProvide suitable updates to senior team members and stakeholders each weekHelp promote an altruistic culture across the teamEnsure that accurate notetaking is in place within the appropriate softwareGuarantee appropriate high priority issues are circulated to LeadersChallenge and provide alternative approaches to Projects and Change requests using a wide knowledge of existing systems and Business Processes What we are looking for: Previous experience in a project management/ BA environmentKnowledge and understanding of Agile methodologiesPrince2 would be highly preferredUnderstanding and previous exposure to SQLExperience within Insurance would be beneficialProven experience leading/ coaching teams About Acorn Insurance We are a growing business with great opportunities to build your knowledge of the financial services industry. As a specialist insurance provider, we have 40 years of experience helping people secure motor insurance across all of the UK. We help more than 50,000 customers to find a policy that meets their needs and gives them the peace of mind that comes with high-quality insurance. At Acorn Insurance we provide full training and continuous coaching inhouse you will be given full in-depth FCA regulated industry knowledge and have all the tools necessary to help you personally grow your career with the business. We celebrate difference and it’s important to us that we have a culture where our people feel respected and valued for who they are. We pride ourselves on being accessible and encourage inclusive environments where our people can always give and show the very best of themselves. Why Acorn Insurance? Acorn Insurance want to give you more than a job, we want to give you a purpose and a career. So, what can we offer you as an employer? Some of the "your tomorrow" benefits you will receive include: Enhanced Annual Leave entitlement starting at 31 days and potentially increasing to 35 days per year depending on grade & length of service (including bank holidays)Additional Buy & Sell HolidaysCompany Sick Pay SchemeCompany Paid Maternity & Paternity LeaveGenerous Company Pension SchemeA comprehensive Mental Health support system via the health assured Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)A wide network of mental health first aiders.Our very own reward and discount platform "Your tomorrow"Fresh fruit Deliveries twice a week£250 Refer a friend bonusCycle to work schemeFree eye test vouchers and a contribution towards the framesRegular Employment Engagement including ongoing competitions with fantastic prizesCharity fundraising events 'The Acorn Group is a Great Place to Work 2024/5. A record number of Acorn employees completed the survey. The results overwhelmingly revealed that the group is welcoming, supportive and a great place to forge a career. There is always room for improvement though. We have big plans to improve even further in 2025.' All roles are subject to DBS and Financial checks, any offer made will be conditional until checks are completed to a satisfactory standard. Unfortunately, due to the length of training and complexity of the role,  we can only accept applications from candidates who have at least one year remaining on their (Graduate/ Post study work) visa. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorships. At Acorn, we are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment. We recognise that candidates may have specific needs and are happy to consider reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process and working environment to accommodate individual requirements. Whether it’s modifying equipment, adjusting working hours, or providing additional support, we aim to ensure all employees can perform at their best. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please let us know during the application or interview process, and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. #LI-LJ1

Role: Data Analyst / Scientist Salary: £29,000 - rising to £31,500 within 12 months Location: Liverpool City Centre (4 days onsite) About: This role is a for a client that provides Healthcare insurance plans for companies and has been established for over 100 years! The Data Analyst / Scientist will support the Underwriting & Analytics team by utilising internal systems and third-party data to deliver actionable insights and innovative solutions. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in producing competitive quotes for new business, deploying machine learning algorithms across various datasets, and driving operational and strategic improvements. This role involves a blend of data analysis, predictive modelling, and process optimisation to enhance business outcomes. Responsibilities: Data Analysis and Insights: Analyse internal systems and third-party data to produce competitive quotes for new business.Provide data-driven insights to inform underwriting decisions and pricing strategies.Monitor and report on key metrics, including quote conversion rates and policyholder claims patterns. Machine Learning and Predictive Analytics: Build and deploy machine learning algorithms across all business datasets.Develop models to improve quote conversion rates and identify instances of policyholder claims fraud.Implement policyholder scoring systems based on claims experience to enable automated claims payments. Operational Improvements: Design and implement internal productivity tracking to identify and resolve resource bottlenecks before they impact operations.Assist in cross-selling initiatives by analysing claims data to identify customers who could benefit from additional products or services (e.g. training courses). Data Strategy and Governance: Maintain and ensure the integrity, accuracy, and security of datasets used in analysis and model development.Work collaboratively with IT to ensure optimal data infrastructure and accessibility. Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with all business units to align data solutions with business objectives.Communicate complex findings and insights in a clear and actionable manner to non-technical stakeholders. Continuous Improvement: Stay informed about advancements in data analytics, machine learning, and industry-specific technologies.Identify opportunities to refine and enhance analytical processes and tools. Reporting and Documentation: Prepare detailed documentation of models, methodologies, and findings.Produce regular and ad-hoc reports for senior management and stakeholders.Compliance and Risk Management:Ensure all data analysis and machine learning initiatives comply with regulatory and ethical standards.Identify potential data-related risks and propose mitigation strategies. Skills: Strong analytical skills with proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Python, R, SQL).Experience with machine learning frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, scikit-learn).Knowledge of statistical modelling and predictive analytics techniques.Proficient in data visualisation tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).Familiarity with data governance, security, and regulatory compliance requirements.Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.Excellent written and verbal communication skills. In Technology Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.