The Fidelis Partnership is a leading privately-owned, Bermuda-based Managing General Underwriter, which, through its subsidiaries, is a global underwriter of property, bespoke and specialty insurance and reinsurance products. The Fidelis Partnership is one of the largest Managing General Underwriters globally and its operations also include outwards reinsurance, claims handling, exposure management and portfolio analytics. The Fidelis Partnership also sponsors and incubates specialist MGAs through its Pine Walk platform. The Fidelis Partnership is separately owned and managed from the ownership and management of Fidelis Insurance Group.
Across product lines and geographies, we focus on three diversified pillars: reinsurance, specialty and bespoke solutions. We are truly diversified. Our long-standing partnerships with capital providers and quota share partners make us nimble. Our breadth of expertise and capabilities deliver outstanding market returns.
The role
The Actuarial Analytics Development team at The Fidelis Partnership (TFP) builds and manages a bespoke analytical platform that powers our partnership-driven business model. We combine actuarial expertise with advanced technology to deliver innovative, scalable solutions.
Reporting to the Analytical Software Development Manager, the Senior Analytics Software Engineer will be responsible for the development, implementation, and maintenance of innovative software and processes primarily in support of The Fidelis Partnership’s actuarial function. They will work directly with personnel of varying levels of seniority and experience in both the development and actuarial teams and must therefore collaborate effectively with both groups.
The Senior Analytics Software Engineer will drive R&D projects, promote cross-functional collaboration, and direct the work of focused groups of engineers in the pursuit of enterprise solutions that will further promote the company’s established pedigree of analytical technical excellence, thereby allowing it to capitalise on its unique partnership-based business model and market position.
This role demands proactivity, accountability, and creativity, with continuous demonstration of high-quality technical output, an innovation mindset, and a constructive critical approach to building and augmenting robust, modern applications.
Key accountabilities
Design and develop robust software solutions to enable analytics activities such as catastrophe modelling, embodying the company’s values of results, innovation, inclusion, unity and responsiveness throughout delivery
Liaising with Project Management, Exposure Management, Actuarial and Risk teams to thoroughly understand user requirements, demonstrating a continual focus on long term effectiveness, simplicity of solutions, and appropriate controls
Work closely with other technology teams (internal and external), tech architects and business owners to refine requirements and translate business needs into IT solutions
Continual demonstration of technical leadership through the delivery of solutions to the business, as well as the management and mentoring of other technical personnel, including by provision of high-quality levels of support to business users of the analytics applications
Identify, evaluate and promote recommendations for improvements to current and new analytics processes and software tools
Providing documentation as necessary to mitigate business risks including key person dependencies
Providing traceability for the development progress on a project management system
Support the wider development team with ad-hoc tasks as required
Deliver long term technology effectiveness, simplicity of solutions and appropriate controls
Create a supportive and rewarding working environment that aligns with the company culture as well as instilling a sense of ownership, accountability and technical excellence in the engineering team
Develop a thorough understanding of our industry and our products and services
Take a leading role in working with the IT team to ensure the analytics infrastructure is fit for purpose and maintained
Stay up-to-date on the latest advancements in software engineering and best practices
Skills & experience
University Degree in Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field, else equivalent experience
Direct experience within (re)insurance industry
At least 7 years programming experience with C#, Microsoft .Net technologies
Built frontend products in .NET for business users, ideally in Razor/Blazor with third party controls libraries
Must have at least 5 years SQL development experience, accompanied by strong data analysis skills; hands-on experience with large datasets preferred
Designed, built, extended, maintained and supported cloud-native and/or on-prem applications for actuarial/analyst business users and support functions
Working knowledge of NoSQL and/or NewSQL database technologies a significant plus
Technical understanding of catastrophe models and related business workflows and/or direct catastrophe modelling experience a significant plus
Competence with data platform technologies such as Microsoft Fabric
Demonstrated ability to grasp mathematical concepts
Ability to work in a fast paced, agile development environment
Willing to work overtime during busy periods, including weekends and public holidays
Other
The Fidelis Partnership Ethos
At The Fidelis Partnership, we aim to be different while making a difference.
We set the standard for quality in our industry. Guided by our expertise, our clients can take unique and material risks with confidence.
Our approach is tailored and designed to deliver excellence for our clients. We are trailblazers, creating unique solutions in the (re)insurance space.
We are experts. Our brokers and clients value the depth of our knowledge and experience. We leverage state-of-the-art underwriting technology to be a market leader.
We believe sound ethics make for good business. We deliver value for our customers, investors and communities while actively avoid trading with industries that cause harm to people, the environment and animals.
We pride ourselves in creating a workplace that prizes execution, meritocracy, Diversity & Inclusion. Our people herald from countless backgrounds and are united by ambition and the unabashed desire to deliver excellence every day. We provide a competitive environment that helps people cultivate themselves professionally and personally and balance a rigorous workplace with a mindset that prioritises environmental and charitable activities in our communities worldwide.
Our ethos dictates our decisions and actions. It unites us as a team of experts and colleagues and provides us with a compass for ensuring we deliver our best to every stakeholder we serve.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Diversity & Inclusion in the workplace
Insofar as possible, we aim to ensure the composition of our workforce reflects the make-up of the local community
We have specific programmes in all our offices to support diversity within the hiring process, e.g. internship and scholarship award programmes
This is a particular focus in Bermuda, where we engage actively with local organisations to source diverse talent and provide coaching/mentoring for underrepresented groups
We aim to maintain a focus on equal opportunities across all stages of hiring process
We measure and minimise the pay gap where possible.
Bring Your Whole Self to Work
Our vision is for a workplace culture where differences are valued and where diversity of background, experience and thought are welcomed. We want to create an environment where all employees, regardless of who they are, are given equal opportunities for career progression and enjoy fair reward from their and The Fidelis Partnership's successes. This will be driven by a workforce that embraces Diversity & Inclusion at every level, in every department across The Fidelis Partnership.
To ensure that all candidates have a fair opportunity to show their abilities during the recruitment process, adjustments may be required. If your physical or mental health or disability may necessitate an adjustment, please contact fidelis@avenciaconsulting.com to discuss. All information relating to your health or disability will be treated in accordance with our data protection policy.
