Head of Insights & Analytics

Jobtailor; New Jersey; On-site; USD 150,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a senior analytics leader to drive the North America Insights & Analytics portfolio within the insurance domain. You will partner with underwriting leadership, translate opportunities into data product and AI initiatives, and ensure measurable business outcomes.

You will guide cross-functional teams, promote agile practices, and scale governance-driven AI solutions across the organization in a dynamic, large-scale environment.

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading analytics, BI, data science or AI teams.
• Experience partnering closely with insurance underwriting or specialty insurance business functions.
• Proven record of delivering business value through analytics and AI initiatives.
• Experience leading cross-functional transformation or strategic delivery programs.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and executive leadership teams.
• Experience operating within agile delivery environments.
• Strong understanding of insights, analytics, data science, AI and data product delivery.
• Knowledge of modern AI and machine learning capabilities, including generative AI applications.
• Understanding of underwriting processes, portfolio management and insurance analytics.
• Strong appreciation of responsible AI, governance and risk management principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery and value realization of the North America Insights & Analytics portfolio.
• Act as the primary Data & Analytics partner to North American underwriting leadership teams.
• Translate business opportunities into actionable analytics, AI and data product initiatives.
• Ensure initiatives are linked to clear business outcomes and success measures.
• Drive adoption of analytics and AI solutions across underwriting teams.
• Champion evidence-based decision making through data and insights.
• Provide business leadership and oversight for AI-enabled underwriting initiatives.
• Partner with Data Scientists, AI Engineers, Architects and Technology teams to industrialize and scale AI capabilities.
• Ensure AI solutions align with governance standards, risk appetite and responsible AI principles.
• Establish trusted relationships with underwriting leaders and key stakeholders.
• Align business priorities with enterprise Data & Analytics strategy.
• Lead and develop North America-aligned Insights & Analytics team members.
• Promote collaboration, innovation, continuous improvement and accountability.
• Drive adoption of agile and product-oriented delivery practices.
• Ensure solutions are scalable, sustainable and maintainable.
• Promote reuse of data products, models and analytics capabilities.

Skills

Data Science

Business Intelligence

AI Initiatives

Predictive Modelling

Generative AI Applications

Analytics Delivery

Portfolio Management

Advanced Analytics

Data Product Development

Governance Standards

Education

Advanced Degree in Relevant Field

Job description

• Lead delivery and value realization of the North America Insights & Analytics portfolio


• Act as the primary Data & Analytics partner to North American underwriting leadership teams


• Translate business opportunities into actionable analytics, AI and data product initiatives


• Ensure initiatives are linked to clear business outcomes and success measures


• Drive adoption of analytics and AI solutions across underwriting teams


• Champion evidence-based decision making through data and insights


• Provide business leadership and oversight for AI-enabled underwriting initiatives


• Partner with Data Scientists, AI Engineers, Architects and Technology teams to industrialize and scale AI capabilities


• Ensure AI solutions align with governance standards, risk appetite and responsible AI principles


• Establish trusted relationships with underwriting leaders and key stakeholders


• Align business priorities with enterprise Data & Analytics strategy


• Lead and develop North America-aligned Insights & Analytics team members


• Promote collaboration, innovation, continuous improvement and accountability


• Drive adoption of agile and product-oriented delivery practices


• Ensure solutions are scalable, sustainable and maintainable


• Promote reuse of data products, models and analytics capabilities

Requirements

• Significant experience leading analytics, business intelligence, data science or AI teams within complex organizations


• Experience partnering closely with insurance underwriting or specialty insurance business functions


• Demonstrated success delivering business value through analytics and AI initiatives


• Experience leading cross-functional transformation or strategic delivery programs


• Proven record of influencing senior stakeholders and executive leadership teams


• Experience operating within agile delivery environments


• Strong understanding of insights, analytics, data science, AI and data product delivery


• Knowledge of modern AI and machine learning capabilities, including generative AI applications


• Understanding of underwriting processes, portfolio management and insurance analytics


• Strong appreciation of responsible AI, governance and risk management principles


• Ability to identify the most appropriate solution for a business problem, whether traditional reporting, advanced analytics, predictive modelling or AI


• Strategic thinker with strong commercial acumen


• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills


• Strong people leadership and coaching capability


• Ability to bring clarity and direction in complex environments


• Comfortable balancing strategic priorities with delivery execution


• Advanced degree in a relevant field is highly desirable, or equivalent professional experience

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in leading analytics and AI initiatives within the insurance sector, focusing on delivering business value through data-driven decision making and strategic alignment with enterprise goals. Proven ability to foster collaboration and innovation while ensuring adherence to governance and risk management principles.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Analytics Leadership


• AI Solutions Delivery


• Stakeholder Management


• Agile Delivery Practices


• Insurance Underwriting Expertise

Hard Skills

• Data Science


• Business Intelligence


• AI Initiatives


• Predictive Modelling


• Generative AI Applications


• Analytics Delivery


• Portfolio Management


• Advanced Analytics


• Data Product Development


• Governance Standards

Soft Skills

• Influencing Skills


• People Leadership


• Strategic Thinking


• Collaboration


• Accountability

Certifications & Qualifications

• Advanced Degree in Relevant Field

Industry Keywords

• Insurance Analytics


• Underwriting Processes


• Risk Management


• Data Governance


• Business Outcomes