Head of Data Science (GenAi) - Insurance

Albion Blake

City of London

1 month ago

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Associate Director, AI & Advanced Analytics

Title: Head of Data Science (GenAI)

Location: London (Hybrid)

Salary: £170,000 DOE + Bonus/Benefits

Industry: Lloyd’s Market Insurance

A high-performing, forward-thinking Lloyd’s market insurer is seeking a Head of Data Science (Generative AI) to lead the next phase of its AI-driven transformation.

This is a rare opportunity to shape enterprise-wide GenAI strategy within a top-quartile performing insurer that is investing heavily in digital trading, underwriting augmentation and intelligent automation.

You’ll operate at senior leadership level, partnering with Underwriting, Actuarial, Technology and Executive stakeholders to embed AI at the core of risk selection, pricing optimisation and portfolio performance.

Responsibilities:

Define and execute the enterprise GenAI and advanced analytics strategy
Build and lead a high-performing Data Science team
Develop AI-driven solutions enhancing underwriting decision-making, risk appetite alignment and technical pricing
Drive Digital Trading innovation, including broker data intelligence and automation across the Digital-Follow channel
Partner with Data Engineering to ensure scalable Azure-based data pipelines and model deployment
Present insights and strategic recommendations at ExCo and Board level
Establish best-in-class governance, validation and model risk frameworks

Experience:

Proven experience leading and scaling Data Science teams
Strong background in ML / AI, ideally including Generative AI applications
Deep expertise in Python and modern ML frameworks
Experience delivering models that directly impact underwriting, pricing, and profitability
Strong stakeholder engagement skills — able to translate complex modelling into commercial strategy
Familiarity with Azure (Data Factory, SQL, Synapse, Power BI) highly advantageous
Insurance or Lloyd’s market experience preferred
Strong academic background in a quantitative discipline

Why This Role?

Strategic, business-facing leadership position
Significant investment in AI and digital transformation
Highly collaborative, underwriting-led culture
Competitive package: £170k DOE + strong bonus + excellent pension & benefits
Hybrid London working model

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