Head of Analytics - Insurance

Head of Analytics - InsuranceUp to $210,000New Jersey (x3 days)A global specialty insurer is investing heavily in Data, Analytics and AI and is looking to hire two senior Insurance Analytics leaders to partner directly with business executives across either Underwriting or Claims.These roles sit at the centre of the organisation's AI and analytics transformation agenda, helping shape how data is used to improve underwriting performance, claims outcomes, operational efficiency and strategic decision-making.This is not a pure Data Science leadership position.It's an opportunity for someone who understands the insurance business, can engage senior stakeholders, identify opportunities for analytics and AI, and drive solutions through multidisciplinary teams.We're interested in leaders who can:Partner with Underwriting or Claims leadership teamsTranslate business challenges into analytics, AI and data product initiativesDrive adoption and measurable business valueInfluence strategic priorities and investment decisionsLead high-performing analytics teamsAct as the bridge between business and technical delivery functionsIdeal backgrounds include:Specialty InsuranceCommercial InsuranceReinsuranceUnderwriting AnalyticsClaims AnalyticsReserving AnalyticsInsurance Data & AI TransformationActuarial professionals who have moved into analytics leadershipExperience required:Analytics, BI, Data Science or AI leadership experienceStrong insurance domain expertiseExecutive stakeholder management skillsExperience delivering business outcomes through analytics and AIAbility to operate within complex, matrix organisationsTechnology EnvironmentDatabricks | Power BI | Python | AI/ML | Generative AI | Agentic AI📍 New York / New Jersey and London🏢 Hybrid (3 days per week)💰 Up to $200,000 base + bonus + benefitsIf you're an insurance analytics leader looking to play a key role in AI-driven business transformation, I'd be happy to discuss the opportunity confidentially.