Developer Pathway
Build with Confidence
The Developer Pathway is for those building or customising pricing models in hx Renew. It provides the skills, platform knowledge, and best practices needed to create robust, powerful tools. Learn to write clean, modular code, collaborate effectively with actuaries and underwriters, and optimise models for performance and clarity - from Python fundamentals to advanced model design.
Course Summary
Get started with a clear and compelling introduction to hyperexponential and the hx platform - the AI-powered Pricing and Underwriting Platform for Commercial P&C (Re)Insurance.
Whether you are new to hyperexponential or exploring the future of pricing intelligence, this course provides the essential foundation.
Chapters
Chapter 1 – Course Welcome
Chapter 2 – Introducing hyperexponential
Chapter 3 – Inside the hx Platform
Chapter 4 – The hx Platform for Underwriters
Chapter 5 – The hx Platform for Actuaries
Chapter 6 – Other Support & Resources
Course Summary
This course contains a demonstration of the key functionality of the hx platform developer portal.
After following this guide you will be equipped with the knowledge needed to create your first model and start writing your first lines of code.
Chapters
Chapter 1 – Course welcome
Chapter 2 – Rating tools in the hx Platform
Chapter 3 – Developer portal
Chapter 4 – Introduction to Python
Chapter 5 – Coding standards
Course Summary
Exclusively for customers and partners, this course provides a hands-on introduction to building, managing, and publishing rating tools in the hx Platform. Aimed at developers who are new to the platform, it covers core concepts such as model structure, key file types, and Python fundamentals.
Learners will explore the Developer Portal, code editor, and rating tool logic through interactive demos and practical exercises, building the skills and confidence needed to progress to 'Building hx Renew Pricing Tools'.
Chapters
Chapter 1 – Course welcome
Chapter 2 – Platform navigation
Chapter 3 – Creating a model
Chapter 4 – The code editor
Chapter 5 – User libraries
Chapter 6 – Secrets
Chapter 7 – Creating a policy
Course Summary
Introduction to Python is a beginner-friendly course that builds a solid foundation in Python. Through practical examples and guided exercises, you’ll learn core syntax, key data types, and essential programming concepts.
Chapters
Chapter 1 – Course welcome
Chapter 2 – Why Python? Why now?
Chapter 3 – Getting started with Python
Chapter 4 – Variables and data types
Chapter 5 – If statements
Chapter 6 – For loops
Chapter 7 – Lists
Chapter 8 – Dictionaries
Chapter 9 – Bringing it all together
Course Summary
This introductory course demystifies APIs and shows how they can be used to extend and integrate with the hx platform. You’ll learn the fundamental concepts behind APIs, explore common request types and tools, and get hands-on with authenticating and interacting with the hx APIs.
Whether you’re new to APIs or just need a refresher, this course will give you the confidence to work with the hx platform.
Chapters
Chapter 1 – Course welcome
Chapter 2 – What is an API?
Chapter 3 – Why you might want to use them
Chapter 4 – Considerations when using APIs
Chapter 5 – Web APIs
Chapter 6 – Authentication and authorization
Chapter 7 – Examples of calls to public APIs
Course Summary
Exclusively for customers and partners, this hands-on course is your practical introduction to building pricing tools in the hx Platform.
You’ll learn how to transform a simple liability rater into a fully functional pricing tool, following best practices throughout. From importing data and defining schemas to writing Python rating logic and customising views with React, the course equips you with the core skills needed to build, test, and publish models with confidence.
Chapters
Chapter 1 – Course Welcome
Chapter 2 – Navigation in the hx Platform
Chapter 3 – Creating Example Data
Chapter 4 – Building the View
Chapter 5 – Importing Parameter Files
Chapter 6 – Modifying the Data Schema
Chapter 7 – Coding the Rating Algorithm
Chapter 8 – Finalising the Tool
Course Summary
Discover how Python can address real-world challenges in the field of insurance.
This self-paced course delves into insurance-specific use cases for Python programming, including pricing, exposure calculations, simulations, and data automation.
If you're relatively new to Python, we recommend completing our 'Introduction to Python' course, before you enrol in 'Python for Insurance'.
Chapters
Chapter 1 – Course Welcome
Chapter 2 – Increased Limit Factors (ILFs)
Chapter 3 – Exposure Rating
Chapter 4 – Burning Cost
Chapter 5 – Simulations
Course Summary
Exclusively for customers and partners, this strategic course designed for those leading or supporting a pricing transformation with the hx platform.
Learn how to lead change effectively, build cross-functional alignment, and set your team up for long-term success.
Backed by real-world insights from over 40 transformations, this course offers practical tools to help you drive adoption, maintain momentum, and unlock the full value of the hx platform.
Chapters
Chapter 1 – Course Welcome
Chapter 2 – Managing Change
Chapter 3 – Setting up for Success
Chapter 4 – Working with Underwriters
Chapter 5 – Partnering with IT
Course Summary
Exclusively for customers and partners, this specialist course is designed for developers looking to optimize the performance and efficiency of pricing tools built in the hx platform. Through a mix of practical techniques and theoretical insights, learners will explore how to write cleaner, faster, and more scalable code.
From understanding algorithm complexity to leveraging modern data processing libraries and profiling tools, this course equips you to identify bottlenecks and implement improvements that enhance performance without sacrificing clarity or maintainability.
Chapters
Chapter 1 – Course Welcome
Chapter 2 – The Optimization Mindset
Chapter 3 – Pre-optimization Testing
Chapter 4 – Clean Code
Chapter 5 – Timing your Code
Chapter 6 – Optimization Techniques