Data Insights Lead

AXIS Capital; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global insurance provider in Greater London is seeking a Data Insights Lead to transform data into actionable intelligence, enabling smarter decisions and operational efficiency. You will manage a team of analytics professionals, ensuring alignment with business strategies while fostering an inclusive team culture. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the (re)insurance industry, strong leadership skills, and expertise in data visualization. This role offers an opportunity to make impactful contributions to business objectives.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in data and analytics roles within the (re)insurance industry.
• Strong leadership and people management skills, with experience leading technical teams.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of data visualization developers and analysts.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders.
• Oversee the maintenance and development of reports and dashboards.

Skills

Data and analytics

Leadership

Data visualization

Insurance industry knowledge

Communication

Tools

Power BI

Job description

This is your opportunity to join AXIS Capital – a trusted global provider of specialty lines insurance and reinsurance. We stand apart for our outstanding client service, intelligent risk taking and superior risk adjusted returns for our shareholders. We also proudly maintain an entrepreneurial, disciplined and ethical corporate culture. As a member of AXIS, you join a team that is among the best in the industry.

At AXIS, we believe that we are only as strong as our people. We strive to create an inclusive and welcoming culture where employees of all backgrounds and from all walks of life feel comfortable and empowered to be themselves. This means that we bring our whole selves to work.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or creed, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, civil union status, family or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates taking part in the selection process.

Job Title: Data Insights Lead

Reports to: Head of Data Insights

How This Role Contributes to Our Collective Success

Data and analytics are critical to AXIS’s strategy of becoming the recognized leader in specialty underwriting. The Data Insights team plays a central role in transforming data into actionable intelligence that empowers confident decision-making, identifies new opportunities, and drives operational efficiency.

This role is central to our mission to:

• Enable smarter decisions - grounded in data, not just intuition.
• Unlock new opportunities - by surfacing insights ahead of the competition.
• Drive efficiency - streamlining processes so our experts can focus on delivering value.

You will lead a team who are responsible for maintaining, enhancing, building and delivering insights that are tailored to business needs, enabling stakeholders across the organization to make informed decisions and pursue strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Management

• Lead a team of data visualization developers and analysts, providing guidance and mentorship and supporting career growth through coaching and development plans.
• Set clear goals and expectations, ensuring alignment with broader D&A and business strategies.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive team culture that encourages innovation, continuous improvement, and professional development.
• Manage resource allocation and prioritization across multiple projects and stakeholders.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders across the organization.
• Act as a key point of contact for day-to-day data and analytics needs.
• Communicate effectively at all levels across the organisation, translating technical insights into business-relevant messages.

Insight Delivery & Reporting

• Oversee the maintenance and development of reports, dashboards, and data products that deliver clear, actionable insights.
• Ensure outputs meet high standards of quality, consistency, and usability.
• Champion best practices in data visualization, storytelling, and metric design.

Strategic Enablement

• Collaborate with technical teams to inform upstream data quality, architecture, and governance, and development of new data products.
• Minimize manual workarounds and technical debt by aligning reporting needs with data infrastructure.
• Support the design and implementation of a centralized insights catalogue to improve discoverability and usage of data assets.

About You

Required Experience & Skills

• Proven experience in data and analytics roles within the (re)insurance industry.
• Strong leadership and people management skills, with experience leading technical teams.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Deep understanding of insurance data and the MI needs of functional teams including Underwriting, Actuarial, Claims and Finance.
• Expertise in designing impactful reports and visualizations.
• Familiarity with data visualization tools and technologies (e.g., Power BI).
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and adapt to shifting priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in US, Bermuda, and UK insurance markets.
• Strong knowledge of actuarial concepts and analytics.
• Hands-on experience with Power BI and other visualization platforms.