North America Insights & Analytics Leader

AXIS (AXIS Capital); New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

AXIS Capital is seeking a strategic Head of Insights & Analytics – North America to lead the analytics and AI agenda for underwriting. You will translate business priorities into data products, ensure value delivery and partner with senior leaders to drive performance and growth.

You will supervise a high-performing team, foster cross-functional collaboration, and promote agile, product-oriented delivery practices across the North America portfolio.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead North America Insights & Analytics delivery and ensure value realization.
• Partner with underwriting leadership to translate business needs into analytics, AI and data products.
• Drive adoption of analytics and AI solutions with measurable business outcomes.
• Provide business leadership for AI-enabled underwriting initiatives and scale capabilities.
• Foster strong partnerships with North America stakeholders and wider Data & Analytics teams.
• Develop and coach the Insights & Analytics team to improve collaboration and delivery.

Skills

Analytics leadership

Data science

AI

Underwriting knowledge

Agile delivery

Stakeholder management

Education

Advanced degree in data/analytics

Job description

AXIS Capital is seeking a strategic Head of Insights & Analytics – North America to lead the analytics and AI agenda for underwriting. You will translate business priorities into data products, ensure value delivery and partner with senior leaders to drive performance and growth.

You will supervise a high-performing team, foster cross-functional collaboration, and promote agile, product-oriented delivery practices across the North America portfolio.