Data Analyst - Underwriting Analytics Dublin/Wexford

Job Summary

Zurich Insurance Europe AG, Ireland Branch is looking for an early-career Data Analyst to join the Underwriting Analytics team within the Actuarial Pricing function. This is a great opportunity for a numerate, data-literate individual who wants to apply analytical and modelling skills to real business problems in both Personal Lines and Commercial Lines.

You will help design, build and run reporting, dashboards and forecasting models that support better underwriting decisions, improve performance and drive profitable growth.

This role may be available part-time or full time. This is because we want the best people for our roles, and we recognise that sometimes those people aren’t available full-time.  Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you may need.

Your Role

As a Data Analyst your main responsibilities will include, but not necessarily be limited to, the following:

• Produce high-quality management information (MI) across a range of Underwriting and Performance KPIs (e.g. premium, loss ratio, retention, new business, rate changes).
• Design, build and maintain regular reports and dashboards for stakeholders across the Underwriting and Actuarial Pricing functions.Build and maintain financial and performance
• forecasting models (e.g. volume, premium and loss forecasts) to support planning, budgeting and portfolio steering.
• Support the Head of Underwriting Analytics in generating actionable insights and recommendations for underwriting, pricing and portfolio management.
• Analyse trends in claims, exposure and pricing to identify opportunities and risks.
• Help improve data quality by identifying issues, contributing to data remediation and defining better data processes and controls.
• Enhance efficiency through process automation (for example, automating recurring reports, data refreshes and quality checks).
• Document processes, assumptions and methods in a clear, concise and repeatable way.
• Collaborate closely with Underwriting, Pricing, Finance and Data teams to understand requirements and deliver practical, user-friendly solutions.
• Contribute to ad-hoc analysis and projects (e.g. profitability deep dives, product reviews, portfolio segmentation, pricing change impact assessments).

Your Skills & Experience

Your skills and qualifications will include: 

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Mathematics, Statistics, Actuarial Science, Data Science, Finance, Economics, Engineering or a related quantitative discipline.
• New graduate or approximately 0–3 years of relevant experience in data analysis, reporting, analytics, actuarial, or a related field (insurance experience is an advantage but not essential).

Technical skills

Essential

• Strong numeracy and data literacy, with the ability to work with large datasets and complex calculations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including use of formulas, pivot tables and basic data manipulation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Word for preparing reports, presentations and documentation.
• Exposure to, or basic knowledge of, at least one programming language such as Python and/or R.

Desirable

• Experience with data visualisation and reporting tools such as Power BI or Tableau.
• Familiarity with working in cloud-based data environments (e.g. Databricks or similar) is an advantage.
• Knowledge of WTW tools such as EMBlem and Radar is an advantage but not required – training can be provided.
• Experience with statistical or analytical techniques (e.g. regression, time series, segmentation) is beneficial.

Additional Information

Primary work location is Dublin/Wexford but occasional travel may be required to other Zurich locations.

If you value an exciting and varied working environment and meet the above requirements, then our recruiter is looking forward to receiving your application by clicking on the button “Apply online”.

Who we are 

Zurich is one of Ireland's leading insurance companies providing a wide range of general insurance and life insurance products and services. The company employs over 1,000 people across its locations in Dublin and Wexford. 

Zurich is a strong brand – with our 53,000 employees worldwide form the basis of our success, helping our customers in 210 countries and territories to understand and protect themselves from risk. In order to deliver our services, we offer our employees flexible working models and interesting opportunities for further training & development. As a Zurich employee you benefit from a multitude of advantages as well as a strong culture, characterized by acceptance, diversity and team spirit.
 
At Zurich, we foster a culture of diversity and inclusion. Our purpose and values are designed to protect, inspire confidence and help our employees reach their full potential. We value and defend what is right and promote opportunities for equity among our professionals, regardless of gender, disability, LGBTQ +, race, ethnicity, generations, belief, etc. Join Zurich and be part of this culture. Together we are committed to delivering on our purpose - Let’s Create a Brighter Future Together!