
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 any protected characteristic, including age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any basis prohibited by the laws that govern its operations.
How does this role contribute to our collective success?
Data, analytics and AI are critical enablers of AXIS' strategic ambitions. The Head of Insights & Analytics – North America will lead the delivery of insights, analytics and AI solutions that support North American underwriting teams in making better, faster and more informed decisions.
This role is accountable for translating business priorities into impactful data products, analytics solutions and AI-enabled capabilities that improve underwriting performance, portfolio management, risk selection, operational efficiency and customer outcomes.
As the senior Insights & Analytics leader aligned to the North America business, you will act as a strategic partner to underwriting leadership, ensuring that data and AI investments are focused on measurable business value. You will also play a critical leadership role in delivering AI-enabled underwriting transformation initiatives, including oversight of the AI components of AXCEED and other key initiatives within the North American strategic portfolio.
You will serve as the primary interface between North American business stakeholders and the broader Data & Analytics organization, ensuring that priorities are aligned, solutions are fit-for-purpose, and value is realized.
What will you do in this role?
Success Measures
Success in this role will be measured through:
Portfolio Delivery
About you:
We encourage you to bring your own experience and expertise to the table, so while there are some qualifications and experiences, we need you to have, we are open to discussing how your individual knowledge might lend itself to fulfilling this role and help us achieve our goals.
What you need to have:
What we prefer you to have:
Education: An advanced degree in a relevant field (e.g., Data Science, Statistics, Business Analytics, Computer Science, or similar) is highly desirable, or equivalent professional experience.
Role Factors:
In office 3 days per week
For this position, we currently expect to offer a base salary in the range of $175,000 - $200,000 (NY). Your salary offer will be based on an assessment of a variety of factors including your specific experience and work location.
In addition, you will be offered competitive target incentive compensation, with awards based on overall corporate and individual performance. On top of this, you will be eligible for a comprehensive and competitive benefits package which includes medical plans for you and your family, health and wellness programs, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation, and much more.
Where this role is based in the United States of America, this role is Exempt for FLSA purposes.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.

In a world that never stands still – where the nature of risk is constantly evolving and the needs of your customers are continually changing – you need a partner that turns challenges into possibilities and possibilities into opportunities. A specialty insurer and reinsurer that elevates beyond the standard solutions. We help customers pursue their ambitions and explore new pathways through tailored products and services, on a global scale. A partner that you can trust – and who is with you for the journey.
Our strength is grounded in our people and our culture, which encourages collaboration, diversity, and accountability.
A values-driven organization, we strive to leave a positive imprint on the world through responsible business practices.
This is who we are. This is AXIS.