Global Data Network · 3 days ago
Data & Analytics Lead | Insurance
Global Data Network is a specialty insurance organization looking for a Data & Analytics Lead to define and lead their enterprise-wide data and analytics capability. The role involves developing analytics strategy, delivering actionable insights, and establishing scalable data practices to support various operational functions.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Establish and execute a multi-year analytics roadmap aligned to organizational objectives
Convert business problems into structured analytical approaches and measurable success metrics
Lead development of analytics solutions supporting underwriting performance, financial outcomes, portfolio health, and operational efficiency
Define and maintain KPIs used to assess performance across insurance operations
Enable self-service analytics capabilities in partnership with data architecture and engineering resources
Prioritize analytics initiatives based on business value, impact, and resource considerations
Deliver clear insights and recommendations to senior leadership and key stakeholders
Contribute to the design and evolution of data warehouses, analytics layers, and reporting platforms
Ensure data infrastructure supports scalability, reliability, and performance requirements
Influence selection and adoption of BI tools, analytics technologies, and supporting platforms
Define standards for data quality, metadata management, and documentation
Implement access controls and security measures aligned with compliance needs
Monitor platform usage and performance, driving continuous improvement
Oversee creation of dashboards, reports, and analytical products for operational and executive use
Design reporting frameworks supporting bordereaux analysis, premium and commission tracking, loss reserves, and financial performance
Develop executive-level scorecards providing visibility into core business drivers
Automate recurring reporting processes tied to financial close and operational cycles
Deliver underwriting analytics supporting pricing decisions, risk selection, and portfolio monitoring
Support reconciliation, carrier reporting, and regulatory analytics requirements
Ensure consistency, accuracy, and reliability of all reporting outputs
Build analytical frameworks for key insurance metrics such as loss ratios, combined ratios, and reserve adequacy
Develop bordereaux analytics covering premium flow, commissions, and partner performance
Create exposure and concentration analytics to support underwriting oversight
Deliver delegated authority analytics including binding utilization and program performance
Apply advanced analytics and predictive techniques to improve business outcomes where appropriate
Act as the primary analytics partner for underwriting, finance, operations, and executive teams
Translate business needs into technical requirements and analytical solutions
Qualification
Required
5–7 years of progressive experience in data analytics, business intelligence, or related disciplines
Demonstrated success designing and delivering BI dashboards and reporting solutions
Strong understanding of property and casualty insurance operations, including underwriting, claims, premium accounting, and reserves
Experience working within delegated authority, MGA, or program insurance models
Familiarity with insurance regulatory and statutory reporting concepts
Hands-on experience using analytical programming languages (e.g., Python, R, or similar)
Working knowledge of version control and modern analytics development practices
Ability to manage multiple initiatives in a fast-moving environment
Preferred
Experience with cloud-based data platforms and analytics services
Exposure to data governance, data quality, and metadata management frameworks
Experience with statistical analysis, predictive modeling, or machine learning
Understanding of data warehouse design and dimensional modeling
Experience with ETL/ELT workflows and data integration patterns
Familiarity with APIs and structured data exchange
Experience implementing data catalogs or documentation tools
Company
Global Data Network
Global Data Network is a specialist recruitment partner connecting high-impact Data and AI professionals with forward-thinking organisations.
Funding
Current Stage
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