Pricing Talent Acquisition | How a UK Insurer Filled Senior Roles Fast and Cut Time-to-Hire
INSURANCE
A large UK-based insurance company faced a critical shortage of experienced pricing professionals just as a competitive pricing strategy became essential to its growth.
Challenge
Skilled pricing talent was scarce, interview timelines were prolonged and hiring managers struggled to dedicate sufficient time for multiple interview rounds.
Meanwhile, potential candidates lacked clarity around the insurer’s pricing initiatives and long-term career prospects, risking extended vacancies, rising costs and disruption to pricing strategy delivery.
Solution
Vermelo partnered with the client to develop and deliver a comprehensive pricing talent acquisition plan.
Key actions included:
Developing a dedicated pricing careers page, showcasing live roles, market leadership, technology investment and career growth opportunities
Collaborating closely with hiring managers to define role requirements, shape attraction messaging and communicate the company’s pricing innovation
Streamlining the interview process through joint interviews and improved scheduling, enabling faster decision-making and enhancing the candidate experience
Proactively building a sustainable talent pipeline, maintaining engagement with qualified candidates for future needs
Results & Benefits
Vermelo’s approach delivered measurable improvements:
11 senior pricing roles filled within 6 months (Manager level and above)
Time-to-hire reduced by 50% compared with the pricing team’s historic average
Enhanced candidate engagement and smoother offer processes through stronger branding and clearer communication
Established a long-term pricing talent pipeline, reducing future recruitment costs and time pressure
Contact
Get in touch to find out how Vermelo can support your business with its hiring challenges.