Catastrophe Research & Validation Lead

National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh, Pa.; City Of London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards Program

Volunteer Time Off

Job summary

American International Group, Inc. (AIG) is seeking a Catastrophe Research Manager to lead validation and research across perils and regions.

You will manage a team, oversee model evaluation, and collaborate with external vendors (Moody’s, Verisk, KatRisk) to drive AIG’s View of Risk globally. You’ll influence climate risk analytics, interact with senior management, and work with risk, actuarial, underwriting, and data offices to implement global best practices.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in catastrophe research or model development
• Hands-on knowledge of catastrophe modelling concepts and validation processes
• Experience presenting to internal stakeholders and regulators, and collaborating with external vendors

Responsibilities

• Lead Model Validation & Research for specific perils and regions
• Collaborate with Cat Modelling Leaders to standardise best practices
• Support end-to-end catastrophe model evaluation across the company
• Validate new and existing vendor models
• Engage with regulators and risk management partners
• Mentor a team of research analysts based in Bengaluru
• Drive climate change analytics and thought leadership across the organisation

Skills

Leadership

R scripting

Python

SQL

Communication

Model validation

Education

PhD or Master’s in Climate Science

Natural Hazards

Tools

RMS

Job description

American International Group, Inc. (AIG) is seeking a Catastrophe Research Manager to lead validation and research across perils and regions.

You will manage a team, oversee model evaluation, and collaborate with external vendors (Moody’s, Verisk, KatRisk) to drive AIG’s View of Risk globally. You’ll influence climate risk analytics, interact with senior management, and work with risk, actuarial, underwriting, and data offices to implement global best practices.