Graduate Analyst

Hastings Direct

Graduate Analyst joining Hastings Direct to leverage data and analytics for shaping insurance pricing strategies. Opportunity for recent graduates or early-career analysts to kickstart careers in Pricing, Data, and Analytics.

Posted 5/14/2026full-timeBexhill • 🇬🇧 United KingdomEntry LevelWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Analyse risk and pricing data, claims experience, and market trends to uncover insights that shape pricing strategy
Develop coding and analytical skills (Python, SQL, Excel) to deliver innovative solutions and integrate new data sources
Identify opportunities to improve profitability and expand our competitive footprint through pricing and underwriting adjustments
Monitor key performance indicators and mix of customers, using management information and portfolio analysis to drive decisions
Collaborate with actuarial, underwriting, and commercial teams to deliver actionable insights and support rate change processes from concept to delivery
Take end-to-end ownership of projects, presenting findings to senior leaders and driving continuous improvement in pricing models

Requirements

What you’ll need

Recent graduates with a strong foundation in numerical and analytical subjects such as Mathematics, Statistics, Actuarial Science, Economics, Data Science, Engineering, Computer Science, Physics or similar.
Prior experience as an analyst in insurance or a related industry is also welcome.
Comfortable working with statistical and pricing data, with an aptitude for learning advanced tools.
Knowledge or experience with analytical programming environments (Python, SQL, Excel) or a willingness to develop these skills.
Curious, inquisitive mindset with a proactive approach to driving change and thinking outside the box.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with confidence to share ideas and challenge constructively.
Commercial awareness and enthusiasm to learn, adapt, and make a real impact in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible working – we know that flexibility is important to our colleagues but also that being in the office has its advantages too!
Competitive bonus scheme - all colleagues are eligible for our annual 4Cs performance bonus
Financial wellbeing – as well as providing you with 4x your salary with our life assurance cover, income protection at no extra cost, and matched pension contributions up to 10%, we are proud to provide you with an award winning package which includes – discounts, cashback, free independent mortgage advice and free access to financial wellbeing support
Mental wellbeing programme – we have the thrive mental health app, our colleague assistance programme available 24/7, our own in-house mental health first aiders, support groups and a dedicated team to make sure we are covering your needs
25 days annual leave + bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell one of your weeks, access to our health care cash back plans, dental plans, discounted health assessments, Cycle to work and tech schemes, discounted and free onsite facilities, social events throughout the year and much more …

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Hard Skills & Tools

data analysispricing strategyportfolio analysisstatistical analysisnumerical analysisactuarial sciencedata sciencemathematicsstatisticseconomics

Soft Skills

communication skillsanalytical mindsetproactive approachcuriositycollaborationproblem-solvingadaptabilitycritical thinkingpresentation skillscommercial awareness