MI Analyst
- Recruiter
- QBE Insurance
- Location
- Stafford
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 07 Jul 2017
- Closes
- 04 Aug 2017
- Sectors
- Accountancy
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
QBE Insurance Group is one of the world's top 20 general insurance and reinsurance companies, with operations in all the key insurance markets. QBE is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange and is headquartered in Sydney. We employ more than 17,000 people in 43 countries.
Our underlying business strategy is to maintain operations in the key global insurance markets and, where possible, to be a lead underwriter for selected lines of business.
QBE's strategy of diversification by product and geographical exposure is fundamental to managing our insurance and reinsurance risks and has been a vital ingredient in the Group's success. We have developed a unique QBE culture which is based on six core values and effective risk management practices and controls.
We aim to grow the business through our existing extensive networks and acquisitions of insurance businesses, portfolios and teams of underwriters that meet our stringent criteria for minimum return on equity and EPS accretion in the first year of acquisition. QBE Group has successfully delivered more than 135 acquisitions since our first acquisition in 1982 and has grown substantially over the last 10 years. QBE's gross written premium was US$17.9 billion in 2013.
Provide management information, reporting and analytical support to the growing SME insurance business of QBE. This will include ad-hoc reporting to support business forecasts, monitoring of performance and deviatons to plan, and tracking the impact of new initiatives. This role provides input to the pricing, underwriting, sales and daily operations of the SME business.
General Description
Produce and distribute regular daily, weekly and monthly reports, using Excel, Access and other reporting and analysis tools as necessary. Run a suite of standard processes to update the underlying data in the MI systems.Design and produce ad-hoc reports and data extracts to meet the specific needs agreed with business stakeholders. Assist stakeholders in developing forecasts of sales, profits or activity for their areas, and in breaking down high level targets to a more detailed level.Assist the Pricing and MI Manager in making improvements and extensions to the standard reports and MI systems. These will be driven by the changing needs of the business, new products, channels or other business activities, and new and improved sources of data.Provide assistance with non standard data, for example provided by third parties, other teams within QBE, or collected manually, This may involve checking, cleaning or structuring the non-standard data.Ensure that checks are made to ensure the accuracy of all regular and ad-hoc reports, and of any improvements or changes to the reports. Be aware of the limitations of the data sources, with measures in place to identify errors and omissions introduced by these sources.Be a point of contact for answering queries and clarifications from MI users. Be able to explain the content of the reports, and provide advice on applying the MI. This will require a good understanding of the data in the MI systems, along with knowledge of the business activities, plans and targets for SME.Manage deadlines so that regular reporting is delivered to schedule, while devoting adequate time to ad-hoc and developmental requirements. Maintain a plan of the agreed deliverablesMaintain good working relationships with providers of the source data, both internal and external to QBE, so there is a ready point of contact to discuss and resolve questions, issues or improvements.
Essential Requirements
Very strong skills in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Access, which includes writing VB macros and SQL queriesA high level of numeracyGood verbal and written communication skillsAbility to deal with multiple priorities and meet deadlinesAbility to analyse and solve problems proactivelyProven experience providing MI to support decisions and processes in a volume customer environment
Desirable Requirements
Experience of using Microsoft SQL Server to query, develop, maintain and administer MI databases. Knowledge of the practice of insurance underwritingExperience of OLAP tools such as Tableau or SSASA degree or equivalent qualification in a quantitative discipline for example mathematics, statistics, economics or computer science
Number of Openings:
1
How to Apply:
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Equal Employment Opportunity:
QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.
Salary: . Date posted: 05/05/2017