Operations Analyst

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.

Position Description: Underwriting Operations Analyst

Reports To: Head of North American Wholesale Operations

Location: Princeton, NJ (Hybrid)

Position Summary

The Underwriting Operations Analyst is a Python & Intelligent Automation Developer – Underwriting Operations is responsible for designing and deploying end-to-end automation solutions across underwriting and operational workflows. This role combines Python development with Microsoft Power Automate and Microsoft 365 Copilot to orchestrate intelligent, event-driven processes that reduce manual effort, enhance data accuracy, and accelerate underwriting execution.

Key Responsibilities

End-to-End Workflow Automation

• Design and build automation solutions using Python and Power Automate.
• Develop event-triggered workflows integrating multiple systems.
• Replace manual keystroke-driven activities with programmatic processes.

Copilot 365 & Agentic Automation

• Design and implement Copilot-driven agents to support underwriting processes.
• Integrate Python, Power Automate, and Copilot to create automated workflows.
• Trigger AI-driven workflows programmatically.

Underwriting Operations Enablement

• Identify and automate manual tasks across underwriting lifecycle.
• Support submission processing, validation, and policy lifecycle activities.

Data Automation & Integration

• Build data pipelines to extract, transform, and load underwriting data.
• Ensure data integrity across systems.

AI-Driven Validation

• Develop automated QA frameworks using Copilot, Power Automate and Python.
• Validate policy and submission data accuracy.

Process Optimization

• Identify inefficiencies and implement scalable automation solutions.

Governance & Controls

• Ensure compliance with internal audit and data standards.
• Maintain documentation and scalable design practices.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or related field.
• Experience with Python, Power Automate and automation tools.

Preferred

• Experience with Microsoft 365 Copilot and AI-driven automation.
• Insurance underwriting or operations experience.

Success Metrics

• Reduction in manual processing time
• Improved data accuracy
• Increased automation adoption

For this position, the anticipated base salary range is $65,000 - $75,000 USD (Phoenix, AZ, Chicago, IL, Princeton, NJ, Red Bank, NJ, and Short Hills, NJ), $50,000 - $65,000 CAD (Halifax, Nova Scotia). Your salary offer will be based on an assessment of a variety of factors including your specific experience and work location. 

In addition, you will be offered competitive target incentive compensation, with awards based on overall corporate and individual performance. On top of this, you will be eligible for a comprehensive and competitive benefits package which includes medical plans for you and your family, health and wellness programs, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation, and much more.  

This posting is for an existing vacancy.