Senior Data Scientist Home InsuranceHastings Insurance Services • London, England, United Kingdom
Senior Data Scientist Home Insurance
Hastings Insurance Services
- London, England, United Kingdom
- London, England, United Kingdom
About
Location Bexhill / Leicester / London – willing to travel to Bexhill and Leicester on occasion
Company Overview Welcome to Hastings Direct – a digital insurance provider investing heavily in technology pricing, data, and analytics. We foster a culture of innovation and commercial impact across our 4Cs values.
Role Overview As part of the Home Underwriting team, you will report to the Home AnDS lead and collaborate closely with Data Analytical and ML Engineering teams to build a market‑leading pricing platform.
Accountabilities
Develop, analyze, and oversee the implementation of advanced statistical and machine‑learning models into live pricing.
Create tools and solutions to manage our risk portfolio.
Extend the team’s capabilities in AI/ML and cloud technologies.
Work cross‑functionally with Underwriting to develop the Home data landscape.
Engineer new features for deployment in pricing algorithms.
Advocate for best practices in data science and software development.
Engage commercial stakeholders to gather detailed business requirements and coordinate project activities.
Essential Skills / Experience
Proven track record of delivering commercial value using supervised machine‑learning techniques.
Advanced Python programming and proficiency with data manipulation/analysis libraries (NumPy, Pandas, scikit‑learn).
Advanced knowledge of data‑science technologies, tooling, and platforms.
Proficient in SQL.
Proficient with Git.
Ability to drive projects from initiation to completion.
Keen interest in emerging machine‑learning techniques.
Desirables Experience with cloud deployments (Azure, AWS, GCP).
Interview Process
Recruiter screening call.
Intro call with Hiring Manager.
Case study round followed by call with Hiring Leader.
What We Will Give You At Hastings Direct we operate under the 4Cs principle, focusing on our people, customers, company, and community. We provide training, development, recognition and ample opportunities to voice and implement ideas.
Benefits
Competitive salary and £5k car allowance.
Flexible hybrid working – discuss details with your recruiter.
Competitive bonus scheme – eligibility for our annual 4Cs performance bonus.
Physical wellbeing: private medical insurance.
Financial wellbeing: life assurance, income protection, matched pension contributions, and wellness support.
Mental wellbeing: Thrive mental health app, 24/7 colleague assistance programme, in‑house mental‑health first aiders, support groups.
27 days annual leave, bank holidays, option to buy/sell a week, health‑care cashback plans, dental plans, discounted health assessments, cycle‑to‑work & tech schemes, free onsite facilities, social events.
Equal Opportunity Employer Hastings Group is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably skilled persons regardless of gender, age, race, disability, ethnicity, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or marital/family status. A thorough referencing process, including credit and criminal record checks, is part of recruitment.
Employment Details
Employment Type: Full‑Time
Experience: Senior IC
Vacancy: 1
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Languages
- English
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