Senior Catastrophe Analyst

TL;DR

Senior Catastrophe Analyst (Insurance/Analytics): Supporting the Catastrophe Modelling and Exposure Management team by delivering high-quality analytics to underpin disciplined underwriting decisions with an accent on risk selection, pricing, and portfolio management. Focus on building and maintaining relationships with underwriters, challenging modelling assumptions, and providing data-driven insights for senior stakeholders.

Location: Must be based in London, UK (Hybrid role)

Company

hirify.global Group is a Fortune 500 holding company specializing in insurance, reinsurance, and investment operations with a global presence.

What you will do

• Build and maintain strong relationships with divisional underwriters.
• Provide ad hoc analytics for portfolio analysis and senior executive reporting.
• Utilize third-party catastrophe models and in-house tools for pre-underwriting analysis.
• Present results and strategic ideas to senior stakeholders and underwriting teams.
• Collaborate with global offices and the wider portfolio analytics team.
• Liaise with outsourcing partners and model vendors.

Requirements

• Must be based in or able to work from London, UK.
• Proven catastrophe modelling or aggregation management experience in the London market.
• Strong understanding of industry-standard models, specifically Verisk.
• Excellent IT skills with proficiency in SQL and/or Python.
• Proven experience with catastrophe management best practices and portfolio aggregation techniques.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive starting salary with annual bonus.
• 25 days paid holiday plus Bank Holidays with buy/sell options.
• Comprehensive benefits including private medical, dental, life assurance, and income protection.
• Supportive environment with opportunities for career development and learning new skills.
• Flexible working patterns considered.