Catastrophe Modelling Lead
We are seeking a highly motivated and commercially focused Catastrophe Modelling Lead to establish and develop a best-in-class catastrophe modelling function supporting the Delegated Authority broking business within Burns & Wilcox Global Solutions (BWGS), while also providing catastrophe pricing support for our MGA business RB Jones Global Solutions (RBJGS) for selected programmes.
This is a unique opportunity for an individual with experience in catastrophe modelling who is looking to take ownership of a growing function and shape how catastrophe analytics are delivered across the organisation.
The successful candidate will be responsible for embedding catastrophe modelling into underwriting and broking decision-making, developing innovative and automated workflows, and leveraging technology to create scalable solutions that improve analytical quality, efficiency and business insight.
The role requires a strong blend of technical expertise, stakeholder management, commercial awareness and entrepreneurial thinking.
The compensation noted is base salary, the bonus is additional.
Responsibilities
- Lead catastrophe modelling activities across Burns & Wilcox Global Solutions (BWGS), with primary responsibility for delegated authority and binder business.
- Support RB Jones Global Solutions (RBJGS) with catastrophe pricing, portfolio analytics and exposure management across selected programmes.
- Establish and develop a catastrophe modelling function that supports underwriting, broking, portfolio management and strategic decision-making.
- Act as a trusted business partner to broking, underwriting and capacity management teams.
- Drive innovation through automated workflows, data solutions, reporting capabilities and enhanced catastrophe analytics.
- Produce portfolio insights to support risk selection, accumulation management and carrier engagement.
Duties and Key Responsibilities as Catastrophe Modelling Lead within the Actuarial Centre of Excellence
- Own catastrophe modelling analyses across BWGS delegated authority portfolios.
- Perform programme and portfolio modelling to assess catastrophe exposures and accumulations.
- Support broker and carrier discussions through catastrophe analytics.
- Design and implement automated catastrophe modelling workflows.
- Develop Python-based tools, dashboards and Power BI reporting.
- Establish catastrophe modelling standards, controls and governance.
- Build the function from the ground up and develop a future capability roadmap.
Experience, Skills and Competencies Required
- Catastrophe modelling experience within insurance, reinsurance, MGA or broking environments. You should be able to demonstrate a strong understanding of catastrophe modelling, exposure management and risk analytics particularly in relation to delegated authority and binder business (BWGS) and catastrophe pricing, portfolio analytics for underwriting.
- Experience using RMS, AIR/Verisk or equivalent catastrophe modelling platforms.
- Proficiency in Python and/or SQL and workflow automation.
- Strong business partnering and communication skills.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with ability to build new capabilities from scratch.
INDIVIDUAL CONDUCT RULES
- You must act with integrity.
- You must act with due care, skill and diligence.
- You must be open and cooperative with regulators.
- You must pay due regard to the interests of customers and treat them fairly.
- You must observe proper standards of market conduct.