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Senior Data Analyst - Claims

Hastings Direct
east midlands, england, united kingdom
2 months ago
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Location - Leicester, London or Bexhill - Hybrid (approx. once per month in your chosen office location)
Welcome to Hastings Direct

We're a digital insurance provider with ambitious plans to become the best and biggest in the UK market. We've made huge investments in our data and tech capabilities over the past few years, along with nurturing our 4Cs culture. We're proud of the journey we're on as a company and know that our continued success will rely on the contribution of our talented colleagues.


We provide insurance for over three million customers, but we know there's even bigger opportunity out there. The fact you're now reading this job advert means we've tempted you to find out more about - we really hope you like what you see, and you'll join us to share in the success of the exciting chapter that lies ahead.


We understand some people may not apply for jobs unless they feel they tick every box. If you're excited about joining us and think you have some of what we're looking for, even if you're not 100% sure we would love to hear from you.


Role overview

This role sits within our dynamic Claims Analytics team, where you'll be part of a team of analysts that support the business through the development and delivery of robust MI and analytical insights. You'll help us identify and drive down claims costs and make our claims function even more efficient!


Job details - you'll need to have demonstrable experience in:


  • Delivering analytical insight into claims and counter fraud performance
  • Monitoring, understanding and communicating the key drivers of performance and coming up with great ideas to add even more value
  • Owning projects from start to finish, proactively identifying opportunities and solving problems through a combination of quantitative and qualitative analysis and business insight
  • Engaging with a wide range of stakeholders across the business, articulating complex solutions into business language that enables users to understand solutions
  • Supporting the business by enabling them to influence claims, operational spend and customer outcomes
  • Supporting the business by enabling them to scope, implement and track the impact of initiatives and strategies, as well as streamlining processes and improving controls


Essential skills we would love you to have:


  • Strong analytical experience in the use of MS Office Applications (Excel and Powerpoint), Programming Languages (Python, SQL, R) and Visualisation Tools (such as Tableau and Power BI)
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to interpret complex data and translate this to business stakeholders in a way where requirements are met
  • Ideally have experience of coaching and mentoring other analysts


The interview process

Our interview process involves the below:



  • Recruiter screening call
  • Initial interview with hiring leader (30 minutes via Microsoft Teams)
  • 2nd interview (case study & competency interview) with 2 members of our Claims Analytics Team (up to 1 hour 30 minutes via Microsoft Teams)


As a Disability Confident employer, we're committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are fully inclusive - what this means to you is if you're applying for a job with us, you'll have fair access to support and adjustments throughout your recruitment journey. We also welcome applications through the Disability Confident Scheme (DCS). For more information on the DCS, please visit our inclusive business page on our careers website.


Regrettably we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.


Benefits:

In addition to a competitive salary you will also receive…



  • Flexible working - we champion a flexible hybrid working approach - please speak to your recruiter to discuss in more detail
  • Competitive bonus scheme - all colleagues are eligible for our annual 4Cs performance bonus
  • Financial wellbeing - as well as providing you with 4x your salary with our life assurance cover, income protection at no extra cost, and matched pension contributions up to 10%, we are proud to provide you with an award winning package which includes - discounts, cashback, free independent mortgage advice and free access to financial wellbeing support
  • Mental wellbeing programme - we have the thrive mental health app, our colleague assistance programme available 24/7, our own in-house mental health first aiders, support groups and a dedicated team to make sure we are covering your needs
  • There's more! - 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell one of your weeks, access to our health care cash back plans, dental plans, discounted health assessments, Cycle to work and tech schemes, discounted and free onsite facilities, social events throughout the year and much more ….


Join us and you'll find a different way of doing things. We call it the 4Cs. We focus on getting it right for our colleagues, customers, company and community. As one of our colleagues, you'll be helping to drive our growth, so in return, we'll give you all the support, training and development you need. Our 4Cs principles are simple: we believe by creating the right culture for our colleagues and giving them the right tools to do their job, we'll deliver good outcomes for every customer, helping us to grow the company profitably and sustainably and allowing us to invest in the communities we serve.


Hastings Group is an equal opportunities employer which means we treat people fairly. We welcome applications from all suitably skilled persons regardless of their gender, age, race, disability, ethnic background, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or marital/family status. Please also note that we have a thorough referencing process, which includes credit and criminal record checks.


Seniority level


  • Mid-Senior level


Employment type


  • Full-time


Job function


  • Analyst
  • Industries
  • Insurance Agencies and Brokerages, Insurance Carriers, and Insurance


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