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You’ll explore new data sources and technology, test ideas through proofs of concept and turn valuable opportunities into scalable solutions. Working across underwriting, governance, data, and technology teams, you’ll help improve risk selection, platform controls, and underwriting decision-making, while supporting a more connected and automated environment. 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