Polaris Product Writer Developer - Horsham (Hybrid) - Inside IR35
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