Jobs in London - Head of Data Science (GenAi) - Insurance • Central London

Company: Albion Blake

Central London

Title: Head of Data Science (GenAI)Location: London (Hybrid)Salary: £170,000 DOE + Bonus/BenefitsIndustry: Lloyd’s Market InsuranceA 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 strategyBuild and lead a high-performing Data Science teamDevelop AI-driven solutions enhancing underwriting decision-making, risk appetite alignment and technical pricingDrive Digital Trading innovation, including broker data intelligence and automation across the Digital-Follow channelPartner with Data Engineering to ensure scalable Azure-based data pipelines and model deploymentPresent insights and strategic recommendations at ExCo and Board levelEstablish best-in-class governance, validation and model risk frameworksExperience:Proven experience leading and scaling Data Science teamsStrong background in ML / AI, ideally including Generative AI applicationsDeep expertise in Python and modern ML frameworksExperience delivering models that directly impact underwriting, pricing, and profitabilityStrong stakeholder engagement skills — able to translate complex modelling into commercial strategyFamiliarity with Azure (Data Factory, SQL, Synapse, Power BI) highly advantageousInsurance or Lloyd’s market experience preferredStrong academic background in a quantitative disciplineWhy This Role?Strategic, business-facing leadership positionSignificant investment in AI and digital transformationHighly collaborative, underwriting-led cultureCompetitive package: £170k DOE + strong bonus + excellent pension & benefitsHybrid London working model