Natural Perils

Brief Description
Drive end-to-end natural peril pricing and lead geospatial strategy with a focus on data, technical excellence, and leadership.
The role

The purpose of the Natural Perils & Geospatial Manager role will be to lead the end-to-end pricing of the natural peril components of the company's Home products and to lead the geospatial capability within the broader Pricing function. This includes managing data, pricing algorithms, monitoring and implementation. To be successful in this role, the Natural Perils & Geospatial Manager should have solid technical skills and an ability to lead a technical team.

Ultimately, the Natural Perils & Geospatial Manager will help the Pricing Team manage its key processes to ensure ongoing profitability while minimising financial risks.

What Experience You'll Bring
Pricing

• To lead and manage end-to-end pricing processes for natural perils (e.g. flood, bushfire, earthquake, etc) including data, modelling, review, implementation, and monitoring
• To lead and manage the end-to-end geospatial capability within Pricing including managing the external data update processes, external stakeholder management and exploration of new datasets
• Provide thought leadership and quality advice on natural perils pricing strategy, geospatial strategy, risk assessment and other pricing related matters
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in the end-to-end pricing process
• Understand and communicate the expected impact of pricing changes to GMs, Directors and P&UW Committee
• Consider and evaluate alternative data sources and modelling approaches for pricing and/or geospatial solutions
• Ensure data used for pricing analysis is robust, accurate and delivered in a timely manner
• Consider and evaluate improvements to pricing and geospatial infrastructure as it related to data and processes (e.g. new functionality, alternate software platforms)

Other

• Provide pivotal analytical support and leadership within the Pricing Team
• Manage and mentor pricing staff
• Prepare and effectively present complex papers for presentation to Directors and/or Pricing & Underwriting Committee
• Engage/communicate with necessary stakeholders for future pricing changes
• Define requirements and manage complex IT changes for Pricing
• Create test plans, manage and sign-off testing for business-wide IT changes that impact pricing
• Perform other reasonable and relevant activities as requested from time to time to meet operational requirements.

What You'll Bring to the Team

• 10+ years general insurance industry experience, preferably within a natural perils pricing function;
• Proven analytical and problem-solving capability;
• Excellent attention to detail;
• Clear understanding of statistical modelling techniques; knowledge of machine learning modelling approaches
• Familiarity with data and statistical software packages (e.g. Earnix, Radar/Emblem, Python, SQL) is advantageous; and
• Degree qualified in mathematics, statistics, actuarial studies or similar.

Our Perks

Location – Toowong

Close to a variety of public transport and easy parking options, the Toowong office has excellent end of trip facilities (including secure bike storage and showers), outdoor spaces and plenty of modern collaborative areas to work and connect with colleagues.

Conveniently based at Toowong Village Tower with views of the mountains and the Brisbane River, our location is only 4 km from the city and provides access to retail, restaurants and other amenities.

The benefits of working at A&G

• Be rewarded - we recognise high performance and reward our people for their hard work through bonuses and other perks.

• Access to A&G's employee reward and recognition platform, powered by Rewards Gateway - Enjoy a wide range of benefits, including:

• Personalised rewards and peer-to-peer recognition

• Exclusive discounts and savings across more than 600 top retailers

• A comprehensive recognition program that celebrates milestones and achievements—helping you feel valued every step of the way

• Work flexibility - with options to work from home two days per week.

• Options for leave - life happens, so we've got volunteer days, an additional paid 'ME' day, paid parental leave and the opportunity to purchase additional leave to cover all of the big stuff.
• Grow with us - we've got learning and professional development opportunities to suit everyone.
• Give back - our A&G Difference program gives you the power to change our community for the better through volunteering, fundraising and donation opportunities for causes that you're passionate about.
• Take care of yourself - your wellbeing is important to us and our healthy mind and body hub, mental-health support and fitness discounts will help you be your best self.
• Celebrate the wins - we love sharing our successes and celebrating together - join us and you've got a ticket to our many on-site events throughout the year, family fun days and annual celebrations.
• Save money - as well as discounts on insurance products, we've teamed up with some incredible retailers, hospitality providers and others to bring you discounts on your purchases, no matter where you are in Australia.

About Us
Auto & General (A&G) is the fastest-growing major Motor and Home insurer in Australia, providing insurance products and solutions to safeguard a brighter future for our customers and community.

Our range of general insurance products including Car, Motorcycle, Home, Contents Pet and Travel products are delivered through our multi-award-winning brand Budget Direct and partnerships with leading brands - ING, Qantas, Virgin Money and Coles Insurance.

We're excited about the future and we're always on the lookout for talented, passionate individuals who can help us achieve our goal of being Australia's best insurer If this sounds like you, apply today.

Auto & General values individual differences and believes in fostering an inclusive culture that creates a great place to work for all.

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