A leading global insurance and reinsurance provider is seeking an experienced Senior Manager – Natural Perils to join their Science & Natural Perils team. This role involves working closely with scientists, catastrophe modelers, and actuaries to incorporate scientific expertise into the (re)insurance decision-making process, impacting portfolio aggregation, technical pricing, capital modeling, and business planning.
About the RoleAs the Senior Manager – Natural Perils, you will manage Model Evaluation projects for third-party catastrophe models, provide expert technical analysis, and collaborate with internal scientists and actuaries to leverage their expertise in project work. This role also involves managing a team based in London and India, developing solutions for traditionally non-modeled natural perils, and implementing modeling solutions for technical pricing, accumulation management, and capital setting.
Key Responsibilities *Lead and manage Model Evaluation projects, analyzing catastrophe models, and providing loss calibration.
*Communicate evaluation findings and recommendations to underwriters, actuaries, modelers, and senior management.
*Build an external network within the catastrophe modeling industry and engage with model vendors.
*Manage a model evaluation team in both London and India.
Skills & ExperienceEssential:
*Extensive catastrophe modeling experience in (re)insurance, especially with model evaluation/validation.
*Strong project management and multi-tasking skills.
*Excellent communication skills, including report writing and presentations.
*Master’s degree (or equivalent) in a numerate subject.
*Expertise in RMS and AIR; advanced SQL skills.
Desirable:
*People management experience.
*Knowledge of Impact Forecasting, JBA, COMBUS, and proficiency in programming (SQL essential, R preferred) and Power BI.
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