Senior Data Scientist

Senior Data Scientist – Automotive Claims & Computer Vision

Location:

Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

Join Verisk as a Data Scientist II to help revolutionize the automotive claims and repair industry through advanced analytics, machine learning, and computer vision. Bring deep domain knowledge in automotive, claims, or insurance and apply cutting‑edge technology to real‑world problems.

• Develop analytic solutions using computer vision, predictive modeling, and generative AI to improve claims workflows and vehicle assessment.
• Work with rich datasets including insurance claims, vehicle diagnostics, and repair records.
• Deliver solutions that are accurate, interpretable, and impactful—enhancing products, streamlining processes, and driving innovation.
• Mentor analytic interns and contribute to Verisk’s vibrant analytics community.

• Strong programming skills in Python and familiarity with SQL/No
  
  SQL databases (e.g., Hadoop, Mongo
  
  DB, Neo4j).
• Proven experience in machine learning and computer vision.
• Background in automotive, claims, or auto repair—or a strong understanding of how vehicles are assessed and processed in insurance workflows.
• Experience with insurance tech, vehicle diagnostics, or repair estimation tools.
• Familiarity with tools like PyTorch, Tensor Flow, OpenCV.
• Excellent problem‑solving and communication skills.

• Bachelor’s degree with 5‑8 years of experience, Master’s with 3‑5 years, or PhD with 0‑2 years in a quantitative field.

Verisk is a leading data analytics and technology partner to the global insurance industry. With more than 8,000 employees worldwide, we empower teams to innovate and create tools that shape the future of insurance. We’re recognized as a Great Place to Work® and are committed to diversity, inclusion, and ethical innovation.

Verisk Analytics is an equal opportunity employer. All members of the Verisk Analytics family of companies are equal opportunity employers. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, veteran's status, age or disability. Verisk’s minimum hiring age is 18 except in countries with a higher age limit subject to applicable law.

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