John Barnes
About John Barnes
John Barnes serves as the Pricing Lead at Marshmallow and Head of Pricing at UK General Insurance, bringing extensive experience in pricing and statistical modeling within the insurance sector.
Work at Marshmallow
John Barnes has been serving as the Pricing Lead at Marshmallow since 2021. In this role, he leads pricing initiatives and is involved in several new projects. He works remotely from Manchester, England, where he applies his expertise in statistical modeling and programming to develop effective pricing strategies.
Previous Experience in Insurance
Before joining Marshmallow, John Barnes held various positions in the insurance sector. He worked at UK General Insurance as Head of Pricing from 2020, following a role as Pricing Manager from 2019 to 2020. Prior to that, he spent six months at Co-op Insurance as Pricing Actuary and held multiple roles there, including Technical Pricing Reporting Manager and Senior Pricing Analyst.
Academic Background
John Barnes studied at The University of Manchester, where he earned a PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences & Chemistry from 2007 to 2011. He also completed his MChem in Chemistry at the same institution from 2003 to 2007. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his work in pricing and statistical modeling.
Research Experience
John Barnes has research experience from his time at the University of Manchester, where he worked as a PhD Researcher from 2007 to 2011. He also served as a Demonstrator at the university from 2008 to 2011. This experience contributes to his analytical skills and understanding of complex data.
Skills and Expertise
John Barnes possesses expertise in statistical modeling and programming, which are essential for developing pricing strategies in the insurance industry. He is proficient in Emblem, a key tool for pricing analysis. Additionally, he has a strong background in actuarial science, having studied at the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries.