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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 analysis
- Regularly 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 standards
- Extensive SQL experience
- Knowledge of Power BI, DAX and Power Query
- Strong Excel skills
- Insurance experience desirable
- Experience 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. 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 Holidays
- Company Sick Pay Scheme
- Company Paid Maternity & Paternity Leave
- Generous Company Pension Scheme
- A 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 bonus
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free eye test vouchers and a contribution towards the frames
- Regular Employment Engagement including ongoing competitions with fantastic prizes
- Charity fundraising events
All roles are subject to DBS and Financial checks, any offer made will be conditional until checks are completed to a satisfactory standard.
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.
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