Director of Data & AI

Harnham - Data & Analytics RecruitmentUSAreedpublished 10/19/2026
Must-have:AISenior
Nice-to-have:Hybrid

About the company

A global specialty insurer is looking for a hands-on leader to sit at the heart of its North America underwriting business and help drive its AI and analytics strategy.

Your tasks

This is a business-facing role, focused on improving underwriting performance, portfolio management and decision-making through data, analytics and AI.

  • Partnering directly with underwriting leaders across North America
  • Turning business challenges into analytics and AI solutions
  • Leading AI-enabled underwriting transformation initiatives
  • Working closely with Data Science, Engineering and Product teams
  • Driving adoption of data-led decision making across the business
  • Leading and developing a small, high-performing analytics team

Requirements

  • Strong commercial or specialty insurance experience
  • Deep understanding of underwriting processes and decision-making
  • Experience delivering value through analytics, data science or AI
  • Ability to influence senior stakeholders and operate at executive level
  • Experience leading teams and driving change across complex organisations

What we offer

Why consider it?

  • Newly created role with significant visibility
  • Data & AI are a board-level priority
  • Opportunity to shape the future of AI in underwriting
  • Blend of strategy, delivery and stakeholder leadership
  • Direct impact on underwriting outcomes and business performance

Other

Director of Data & AI New Jersey / Hybrid | Up to $200k + Bonus

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who understands insurance first and technology second, and wants to play a key role in modernising how underwriting decisions are made.