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Job Description

Job Title: Director, Consulting and Client Services (CCSG) - Casualty Catastrophe Modeling
Location: London/Hybrid (with occasional travel)
Company: Verisk - Extreme Event Solutions (formerly AIR Worldwide)

About the Role

Extreme Event Solutions at Verisk is a leader in the liability catastrophe modelling space. We are seeking a highly passionate and motivated individual to join our Casualty Catastrophe Modeling Consulting and Client Services Group (CCSG).

As a key member of the leadership team, you will help our insurance and reinsurance clients quantify and mitigate risks associated with casualty/liability catastrophes. This is achieved through exceptional consultancy and support services, powered by the Arium casualty catastrophe model.

This is a leadership role with management responsibility for teams delivering client support, data services, and consulting projects. You will act as the voice of the customer, shaping the strategic direction of the Arium product and leading all aspects of account management. Your technical, analytical, and project management skills will ensure your team enhances client experience and increases market adoption of the Arium platform.

You will work closely with leaders across modelling, software development, and product teams, managing team members based in Hyderabad, London, and the US.

Purpose of the Role

• Lead the CCSG team to deliver high-quality projects, analytics, and technical support to clients and prospects.
• Oversee the data services team responsible for client data cleansing and augmentation, product testing, and database management.
• Champion market development through conference participation, educational activities, and developing a professional certification track for casualty catastrophe modelling.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Manage team leaders across Data Services and CCSG units in Hyderabad, London, and the US (some out-of-hours work may be required).
• Maintain overall responsibility for client relationships, with operational tasks delegated to team members.
• Drive continuous improvement of client data workflows and augmentation processes.
• Support product development through roadmap planning and release testing involvement.
• Develop a managed services offering for clients with limited in-house resources for Arium.
• Provide project management oversight for consultancy work with (re)insurers, brokers, and other financial intermediaries.
• Deliver training for client staff on using the Arium model.
• Stay informed on emerging risks and developments in casualty catastrophe risk management.
• Participate in industry conferences, market presentations, and software demonstrations.

Qualifications

About You

Skills and Experience

• 10+ years in the insurance industry, with at least 5+ years in catastrophe modeling or a related field.
• Strong consulting or client services/account management background.
• Proven leadership and team management experience with the ability to inspire and develop others.
• In-depth knowledge of the insurance and reinsurance markets.
• A problem-solving mindset with a strong commitment to excellent client service.
• Strong analytical skills with a solid grasp of probability concepts.
• Subject matter expertise in catastrophe modelling, preferably with hands-on experience using Arium.
• While coding knowledge (e.g. Python, APIs) is not required, an understanding of these concepts is beneficial for leading technically skilled team members.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including confidence presenting to large audiences.
• High attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.

Education and Qualifications

• A degree is required, ideally in insurance, mathematics, actuarial science, computer science, or business.

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About Us

For over 50 years, Verisk has been the leading data analytics and technology partner to the global insurance industry by delivering value to our clients through expertise and scale. We empower communities and businesses to make better decisions on risk, faster.

At Verisk, you'll have the chance to use your voice and build a rewarding career that's as unique as you are, with work flexibility and the support, coaching, and training you need to succeed.

For the eighth consecutive year, Verisk is proudly recognized as a Great Place to Work for outstanding workplace culture in the US, fourth consecutive year in the UK, Spain, and India, and second consecutive year in Poland. We value learning, caring and results and make inclusivity and diversity a top priority. In addition to our Great Place to Work Certification, we've been recognized by The Wall Street Journal as one of the Best-Managed Companies and by Forbes as a World's Best Employer and Best Employer for Women, testaments to the value we place on workplace culture.

We're 7,000 people strong. We relentlessly and ethically pursue innovation. And we are looking for people like you to help us translate big data into big ideas. Join us and create an exceptional experience for yourself and a better tomorrow for future generations.

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