Footprint Manager – Telematics

Hastings Direct

Telematics Footprint Manager leading risk analysts and optimizing insurance pricing footprint. Driving profitable growth through analytics, underwriting risk control, and portfolio recommendations.

Posted 9/3/2026full-timeLeicester • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong analytical and numerical skills to assess underwriting risk and drive strategic growth in the insurance market. Proven ability to lead teams, mentor analysts, and engage stakeholders to ensure profitable business outcomes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Advanced Programming Skills in R, Python, SQLPricing/Analytics Experience in Financial ServicesStrong Numerical and Analytical SkillsKnowledge of Underwriting PrinciplesStakeholder Management

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Hard Skills

Analytical SkillsNumerical SkillsUnderwriting PrinciplesRisk AnalysisLoss RatiosKPI AnalysisTelematics Footprint ManagementStrategic ThinkingChange ManagementPortfolio Decision Making

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsProactive ApproachConfidence to ChallengeCoaching and MentoringStakeholder Engagement

Tools & Technologies

RPythonSQLRadar

Industry Keywords

Insurance MarketFinancial ServicesCommercial AwarenessCompetitive FootprintCustomer Outcomes

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead a team of risk analysts to deliver profit and growth targets through adjustments to the Telematics footprint
Identify and lead opportunities to expand the competitive footprint or rectify unprofitable segments
Develop and deliver innovative approaches to manage and control underwriting risk associated with new footprint segments
Analyse risk using loss ratios and supporting KPIs
Turn performance insights into clear recommendations shaping portfolio decisions
Use stakeholder engagement to shape strategic growth pathways
Lead and support risk analysts through peer reviews, coaching, and mentoring
Ensure customers receive fair and reasonable outcomes
Challenge processes, procedures, peers, and managers when customer interests are not prioritized

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong commercial awareness and understanding of what makes a successful and profitable business
Strong numerical and analytical skills
Advanced programming language skill in R, Python, SQL, Radar, or another coding-based language
Proactive approach to driving change
Ability to think strategically about long-term goals and balance short-term objectives
Excellent communication skills and stakeholder management
Confidence to express opinions and challenge
Pricing/analytics experience in the financial services sector
Knowledge of the insurance market and competitors
Good understanding of underwriting principles
Thorough referencing process includes credit and criminal record checks

Benefits

Comp & perks

£5k car allowance
Flexible hybrid working approach
Competitive bonus scheme; annual 4Cs performance bonus
Private medical insurance
Life assurance cover of 4x salary
Income protection at no extra cost
Matched pension contributions up to 10%
Discounts and cashback
Free independent mortgage advice
Free access to financial wellbeing support
Thrive mental health app
Colleague assistance programme available 24/7
In-house mental health first aiders
Support groups and dedicated mental wellbeing team
27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Option to buy or sell one week of annual leave
Healthcare cashback plans
Dental plans
Discounted health assessments
Cycle to Work scheme
Tech schemes
Discounted and free onsite facilities
Social events throughout the year
Training and development support
Recognition and rewards