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London - Scalpel, United Kingdom
Onsite
This posting is for an existing vacancy.


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 This Role Contributes to Our Collective Success
Data and analytics are critical to AXIS’s strategy of becoming the recognized leader in specialty underwriting. As Data Insights Lead, you will play a pivotal role in transforming data into actionable intelligence, empowering our teams to make confident decisions, uncover new opportunities, and drive operational excellence.
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.
As Data Insights Lead, you will be at the forefront of redefining how data is transformed into insight, and how insight drives action. You will help design the next generation of data-driven and AI-enabled decision-making, unlocking faster, smarter, and more predictive insights that give AXIS a competitive edge.
You will be part of the team that acts as the bridge between business ambition and data innovation, translating complex needs into scalable, intelligent data solutions. Working closely with D&A, AI, and technology teams, you will play a key role in shaping how data is consumed, trusted, and operationalized across AXIS.
Key Responsibilities
Act as a Strategic Connector
Build deep relationships with stakeholders to understand priorities and shape high-impact solutions.
Influence the direction of the data transformation program to ensure it delivers meaningful business outcomes.
Build the Future of Data Products
Design and deliver next-generation data products including datasets, dashboards, and self-service tools, that are intuitive, scalable, and insight-rich.
Leverage modern data platforms and AI capabilities to move beyond traditional reporting into augmented and predictive insights.
Lead AI-Enabled Insight Design
Support the design of AI agents and AI-enhanced workflows, translating business needs into practical, trusted solutions.
Champion the use of AI to improve speed, accuracy, and decision quality across the business.
Inspire Through Insight
Guide teams in creating compelling, intuitive visualizations that don’t just inform but drive action.
Raise the bar for how insights are communicated, ensuring clarity, consistency, and impact.
Set Standards for Excellence
Establish best practices across data interpretation, metric design, and reporting standards.
Ensure outputs are consistent, high-quality, and aligned to enterprise governance.
Collaborate Across D&A
Work closely with architecture, engineering, and governance teams to ensure seamless alignment from data foundation through to insight consumption.
Reduce manual workarounds and help build a modern, scalable data and AI ecosystem.
You may also be asked to take on additional responsibilities aligned with the nature and scope of this role.
About You
Required Experience & Skills
Proven experience in data and analytics roles within the (Re)Insurance industry.
Experience in design and implementation of data transformation projects.
Strong leadership and people management skills, with experience working with technical teams.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex concepts into clear, actionable insight.
Deep understanding of insurance data and the MI needs of functional teams including Underwriting, Actuarial, Claims and Finance.
Expertise in designing impactful reports, visualizations and self-service data tools.
Strong and active interest in AI and emerging technologies, with a curiosity to experiment and apply them to real business challenges.
Familiarity with current data visualization tools and technologies (e.g., Power BI).
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in US, Bermuda, and UK insurance markets.
Strong knowledge of AI data tools and applications in insurance.
Hands-on experience with Power BI and other visualization platforms.
What Really Sets You Apart
You lean into AI, not away from it, you actively explore how it can reshape insights and decision-making.
You challenge the status quo, constantly asking: “How could this be faster, smarter, more predictive?”
You are excited by the opportunity to help redesign the future of data insights at AXIS, not just maintain what exists today.