Claims Analyst

Finance, Risk, Audit & Actuarial
Permanent

Role overview

Claims Analyst

Leeds
Permanent

DLG is evolving. Across every part of our business, teams are embracing new opportunities and putting customers at the heart of everything they do. Whether you're already part of DLG or thinking about joining us, you'll have the chance not only to be recognised for your skills, but also to build on them and be empowered to do your very best.

We are looking for a Technical Analyst to join our Motor Claims Analytics team on a full-time, permanent basis.

In 2024, Direct Line Group (DLG) incurred approximately £2 billion in Motor claims costs. As a Technical Analyst, you will play a critical role in helping us understand, analyse, and influence the drivers behind these costs — from frequency and types of claims to their overall severity.

We are not just looking for someone who can crunch numbers; we need a strategic thinker who can turn complex data into meaningful insight and use it to drive high‑impact decisions across the business. If you combine strong technical ability with leadership skills and a passion for performance improvement, this could be your next big move.

What you'll be doing

  • Deliver clear, compelling analysis that shapes business strategy and supports key decision‑making at the highest levels (including CCO, COO, and SLT)

  • Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver analytics‑driven solutions to key challenges across Claims and the wider business

  • Use advanced SQL and statistical techniques to interrogate datasets and identify performance trends, cost drivers, and improvement opportunities

  • Spot opportunities for cost savings and operational efficiency, helping to strengthen our bottom line

  • Lead a culture of curiosity and continuous improvement, challenging existing practices with data‑backed insight

  • Support and mentor other analysts, helping to grow technical capability and analytical excellence across the team

What you'll need

  • Deep analytical expertise, with a strong numerical foundation and a passion for using data to solve real business problems

  • Advanced SQL coding skills and experience working with large datasets using statistical or predictive techniques

  • Proficiency in data visualisation tools such as Tableau and Qlik (or similar), with the ability to tell stories through data

  • Ability to communicate complex data in a clear, engaging way to senior stakeholders and non‑technical audiences

  • Excellent relationship management and stakeholder influencing skills

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint

  • A naturally curious, innovative mindset, constantly seeking better ways of working

Hybrid working

Our hybrid model offers a “best of both worlds” approach. When you'll be in the office depends on your role and team, but colleagues spend at least 50% of their time in the office across the month.

Benefits

We recognise we wouldn’t be where we are today without our colleagues, which is why we offer excellent benefits designed to suit your lifestyle:

  • 9% employer‑contributed pension

  • 50% off home, motor, and pet insurance, plus free Green Flag breakdown cover

  • Additional optional Health and Dental insurance

  • EV car scheme

  • Generous holidays

  • Buy as you earn share scheme

  • Employee discounts and cashback

  • Plus, many more

We want everyone to get the most out of their time at DLG, which is why we’ve looked beyond financial rewards and created an offer that takes your whole life into account. Supporting our people to work at their best — whatever that looks like — and offering real choice, flexibility, and a greater work‑life balance means our people have time to focus on the things that matter most to them.

Our benefits are about more than just the money you earn. They’re about recognising who you are and the life you live.

Be yourself

Direct Line Group is an equal opportunity employer, and we believe diversity of background and thinking is a major strength in our people. We’re delighted to feature as one of the UK’s Top 50 Inclusive Employers and are committed to making our business an inclusive place to work, where everyone can be themselves and succeed in their careers.

We know you’re more than a CV, and the things that make you you are what bring potential to our business. We recognise and embrace people who work in different ways, so if you need any adjustments to our recruitment process, please speak to the recruitment team, who will be happy to support you.

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Locations

Leeds

Life in Finance, Risk, Audit and Actuarial

Our Finance, Risk, Audit and Actuarial teams turn complex challenges into clear solutions. They bring analytical thinking and specialist knowledge to everything from financial planning to risk management, helping to create a secure and well-prepared future for DLG and its customers.

Benefits

Our benefits are about more than just the money you earn. They're about recognising who you are and the life you live – and supporting you with the things that matter both in and outside work.

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The Basics

Holidays

22 days holiday rising to 30 days depending on your role. Plus the chance to buy and sell up to 5 days

Pension

Company contributions of 9% of your salary towards your pension

Income protection

Income protection on 50% of your salary for 5 years

Life assurance

Life assurance cover at four times your salary

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Discounts

Breakdown cover

Free Green Flag breakdown cover

Insurance

50% off Direct Line Group products in Motor, Home and Pet insurance when you’re named on the policy

Shopping

Discounts and cashback savings across hundreds of other well-known brands

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Flexibility

Flexible benefits scheme

Adjust your income protection, life assurance, and benefits package through our flexible benefits scheme

Salary sacrifice

Salary sacrifice scheme for fully electric and plug-in hybrid cars, and for private dental and medical cover

Parental leave

Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and emergency dependant leave

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Wellbeing

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), offering information on financial and mental wellbeing as well as emergency support and advice

Mental health first aid

Trained mental health first aiders (MHFA) for support whenever you need it

Volunteering opportunities

Volunteering opportunities through our partnership with Neighbourly

Donation matching

Up to £50 a month to match any contributions you make to your local community

OUR PEOPLE

What our people are saying in Finance, Risk, Audit & Actuarial

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There’s a lot of collaboration in high-pressure environments because you need those different opinions in order to get things done.

The work is so dynamic and ever evolving. You might not think that from insurance but there’s a strong focus on adapting to new challenges.

I feel like I’m in charge and in control of my work. My opinion is valid, I can speak up, and challenge opinions.

It’s a great business and a great opportunity and full of great people who really want to get things done.