Data Analyst

Accelerant
united kingdom, united kingdom, united kingdom
8 months ago
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Data Analyst – Insurance & Actuarial Focus

Location:United Kingdom

Level:Mid-Senior Level


Accelerant is looking for a detail-drivenData Analystwith a passion for data and a strong background ininsurance analyticsto join their dynamic, collaborative team. If you thrive on solving complex data problems and want to make a real impact in a fast-paced, tech-forward insurance environment, I’d love to hear from you.


This role is particularly well-suited to someone with prior experience in the insurance sector — ideally in actuarial pricing.A deep understanding of insurance data, pricing models, and portfolio analysis will set you up for success.


Your Role at Accelerant

You’ll work at the heart of their data operations, helping to shape the future of insurance through smarter data use. Your main responsibilities will include:


  • Partnering with business and underwriting teams to understand data needs, with a focus oninsurance and pricing data.
  • Developing rapid data prototypes to support actuarial and product engineering design.
  • Conducting in-depth analysis on member and portfolio data, including profiling, gap analysis, and quality assessment.
  • Supporting pricing initiatives and product development with reliable, accurate data insights.
  • Building and optimizing data pipelines that feed critical actuarial and underwriting tools.
  • Leading efforts to identify, track, and resolve data quality issues — especially those affecting actuarial pricing.
  • Creating automated data workflows to streamline reporting and analytics.
  • Constantly seeking ways to improve data processes, tools, and output quality.


What You Bring

  • A degree in a quantitative field (e.g. Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or Actuarial Science).
  • Proven experience in the insurance industry — actuarial pricing experience is highly preferred.
  • Hands-on experience with SQL and/or Python.
  • Strong analytical skills, with a love for problem-solving and pattern-finding.
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to tailor insights to technical and non-technical audiences.
  • A high level of precision and dedication to data integrity.


Who You Are

  • Comfortable navigating insurance datasets, actuarial models, and pricing frameworks.
  • Proactive and resourceful — especially in Agile environments.
  • Curious, detail-obsessed, and passionate about using data to drive better decisions.
  • A strong collaborator who thrives in cross-functional teams.


Join Accelerant in redefining the way modern insurance works — with smarter pricing, cleaner data, and faster decision-making.


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