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Key Accountabilities Work in a squad alongside Pricing and Underwriting analysts, Test Engineers, fellow Product Writers and the Product Owner. Develop relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Construct, review, perform technical analysis and provide feedback on User Stories during Story Refinement. Contribute to planning, managing and resolving conflicts with other development activities throughout the life of the project/change to ensure delivery against business priorities. Design and code Polaris ProductWriter logic to integrate products with third party proprietary systems, ensuring efficient use of coding in order to minimise quote response times. Design and code Polaris ProductWriter logic to deliver rating, footprint and point of sale documentation requirements for packaged and Commercial Vehicle product lines. Design, implement and manage the process for cyclical production releases for internal and external production systems. Lead requirements gathering and solution design for new functionality with third party providers, integrators and aggregators. Support for Test teams, project warranty and incident management processes. Review all faults identified, to a level where the underlying issue is understood, recorded and resolution is managed through to completion. Initiate and lead internal review with key stakeholders (eg Underwriting/Pricing/IT/Exec) regarding mandatory industry level changes, implement a timeline for resolution and manage responses. Identify, own and manage the risks involved in running our business appropriate to my role, in line with the company risk framework. Key Competencies/level Business: Project Management Level 1, working knowledge of general insurance products, particularly commercial lines Technical: Competent working knowledge of the host policy administration systems and/or competent in Polaris ProductWriter, working knowledge of development methodologies, experience in analysing insurance products, understanding underwriting rules and complex pricing algorithms to a level where underlying requirements can be developed or configured to deliver the required solution. PEF: Achieve Excellence level 3, Influencing Level 2, Collaborating for Success Level 2, Understanding Issues Level 2

Job Title: Product Writer Developer - Polaris Location: Horsham - Hybrid (2 days per week onsite is needed) Duration: 6 months + Extension IR35 Status: Inside IR35 We are looking for an experienced Product Writer Developer with strong hands-on experience in Polaris Product Writer to support the design, configuration and enhancement of insurance products. The role will involve translating underwriting and pricing requirements into configurable product logic within Polaris, ensuring accuracy, performance and smooth integration with Policy Administration Systems and downstream platforms. Key Responsibilities Design, configure and maintain insurance products using Polaris Product Writer Develop rating structures, rules and product schemas, including Skeleton Schemes, RTE and XRTE modules Configure pricing logic, underwriting rules, coverages, endorsements and eligibility criteria Manage product versions for New Business, MTAs, Renewals, Cancellations and Reinstatements Support integration with Policy Administration Systems and external rating engines Work with Underwriters, Actuaries, Product Managers, Business Analysts, PAS, aggregation and distribution teams Support unit testing, SIT, UAT, defect analysis, documentation and release governance Mandatory Skills Strong hands-on experience with Polaris Product Writer development Proven experience in insurance product modelling and pricing configuration Deep understanding of rating logic, rule-based configuration and product schemas Solid knowledge of insurance policy life cycle and PAS integration Experience working in Agile delivery environments Technical Skills Experience with Skeleton Schemes, RTE, XRTE and rating rule configuration Knowledge of SOAP/APIs and system-to-system integrations Strong analytical skills to interpret underwriting and actuarial inputs Working knowledge of Excel, including macros , for data validation and analysis

FULLY REMOTE Our client, a leading insurance company, is seeking a talented and experienced Polaris Productwriter to join their dynamic team. As a Productwriter, you will be responsible for creating and maintaining product specifications within the Polaris system, ensuring accurate and up-to-date information for the company's insurance products. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in insurance product development and a deep understanding of the Polaris system. You must have excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact within a reputable insurance company and contribute to the success of their product offerings. If you are a dedicated and innovative professional looking to take the next step in your career, apply now! Job Responsibilities Maintain existing Product Writer schemes and build new full-cycle schemes Extend XML data dictionaries and manage data structures Develop forms, EDI messages, and documentation outputs Collaborate with analysts, underwriters, developers, and testers Engage in full lifecycle activities: requirements, design, build, UAT, and go-live support Conduct regression and batch testing to ensure product quality Contribute to internal and client training on ProductWriter best practices Job Benefits Basic Salary from 50k - 53k per year, Desired Skills Experience with rating engines (e.g. Radar Live Earnix Ratabase