Location: Bexhill / Leicester / Hybrid (UK. Home-based option available)
Employment Type: Full-time
Application Deadline: Open until filled
Reports To: Head of Home Underwriting & Pricing
Compensation: Competitive salary + £5,000 car allowance + performance bonus + full benefits package

About Hastings Direct

Hastings Direct is a fast-growing, digital-first insurance provider with a clear mission—to become the UK’s leading and largest digital insurer. The company serves over four million customers nationwide and employs more than 4,600 professionals. Over the years, Hastings has invested significantly in technology, analytics, and pricing innovation to drive smarter decisions and superior customer experiences.

The team’s culture revolves around the 4Cs—Colleagues, Customers, Company, and Community. Every decision made is aligned with these values to ensure long-term, sustainable growth and a rewarding workplace.

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The Role

The Senior Home Risk Pricing Manager will play a crucial role in helping Hastings Direct achieve its profit and growth targets for the home insurance segment. The position requires using advanced analytics and innovative pricing methods to deliver smarter, segmented pricing strategies that impact real-time rates and strengthen market competitiveness.

This leadership role involves managing a team of pricing professionals and contributing to the company’s ambitious goal of expanding its home insurance book, which has already grown from under 100,000 to over 800,000 customers within five years.

Core Duties & Responsibilities

Lead and mentor a team of managers and analysts focused on delivering high-performance pricing outcomes.
Analyse large, complex datasets (including loss, policy, quote, and market data) to uncover risk-based pricing opportunities.
Develop and apply new analytical models and data integration techniques to refine pricing accuracy.
Collaborate closely with teams across Actuarial, Underwriting, Data Science, Data Engineering, and Digital Operations.
Evaluate and enhance technical models created by actuaries and data scientists.
Own and continuously refine the home pricing algorithm.
Build tools and processes for automated pricing analysis and lead generation.
Ensure that pricing outcomes are fair, transparent, and aligned with customer expectations.
Represent the Home Pricing team in cross-functional business projects to generate broader value.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate possesses a combination of analytical expertise, leadership abilities, and a forward-thinking mindset. They are driven by curiosity, innovation, and a desire to make a measurable impact.

Essential Skills & Experience

Strong numerical, analytical, and coding skills (Python preferred).
Proven ability to interpret and work with complex datasets.
Excellent problem-solving skills and a strong appetite for learning.
Strategic thinker with attention to detail.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
Collaborative approach with a passion for mentoring and developing others.
Prior experience in the personal lines insurance market is desirable; however, candidates with expertise in other analytical or financial sectors will also be considered.

Selection Process

Recruiter Screening Call
First Interview: Initial discussion with hiring leader.
Final Interview: Panel interview and capability assessment.

As a Disability Confident Employer, Hastings Direct ensures equal access and support throughout the recruitment process. Applicants are encouraged to share any reasonable adjustments they may need.

Rewards & Benefits

Competitive salary plus £5,000 car allowance.
Hybrid work flexibility – with home-based options.
Annual performance bonus under the company’s 4Cs framework.
Hastings will fully pay Private Medical Insurance (PMI) for Band 4 colleagues.
Comprehensive financial benefits, including life assurance (4x salary), income protection, and matched pension contributions (up to 10%).
Access to exclusive discounts, cashback offers, and independent financial advice.
Mental well-being support, including Thrive app, Employee Assistance Programme, in-house first aiders, and peer support groups.
27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell leave.
Additional perks such as cycle-to-work and tech purchase schemes, health cash plans, and social events

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Commitment to Inclusion

Hastings Direct is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. The company welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds, ensuring fair treatment regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or disability status.

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