Senior Catastrophe Risk Modeling Analyst

The Hartford; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 109,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hartford is seeking a Senior Catastrophe Risk Modeling Analyst to join our Reinsurance team. You will provide catastrophe modeling and exposure management for Latin America, with collaboration across US and international segments.

Hybrid work requires three office days weekly in multiple US locations including Chicago, IL. You will work with underwriting, IT, and risk teams to deliver insights, validate data, and support risk assessment initiatives while mentoring others and contributing to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in science, engineering, mathematics, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in P&C insurance or reinsurance.
• Fluent in SQL; working knowledge of Python.
• Advanced Excel skills; VBA experience preferred.
• Experience with AIR models and AnalyzeRe platform preferred.
• Solid understanding of catastrophe modeling concepts and database structures.
• Working knowledge of Spanish; fluency preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to senior leadership.
• Demonstrated interest in leadership development with a willingness to mentor others.

Responsibilities

• Serve as catastrophe modeling domain expert and business partner for Latin America portfolio.
• Deliver catastrophe modeling and analytical support for Latin America property treaties.
• Review and validate broker and client submission data; resolve data/modeling queries.
• Maintain outreach with underwriting teams to understand business needs.
• Develop and implement reporting and data solutions for exposure management.
• Support catastrophe event response efforts.
• Collaborate with underwriting and IT to improve exposure capture processes.
• Contribute to the company’s view of catastrophe risk and roll up reviews.
• Work with Enterprise Risk Management on modeling deliverables.
• Identify opportunities to streamline data capture and modeling with AI/automation.
• Communicate modeling insights to technical and non-technical stakeholders, including senior leadership.
• Contribute to retrocession planning.

Skills

SQL

Python

Advanced Excel

VBA

AIR models

AnalyzeRe platform

Spanish (working)

Excellent communication

Mentorship potential

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in science/engineering/math

Tools

AnalyzeRe

AIR models

Job description

Sr Risk Analyst - KR07DE

We’re determined to make a difference and are proud to be an insurance company that goes well beyond coverages and policies. Working here means having every opportunity to achieve your goals – and to help others accomplish theirs, too. Join our team as we help shape the future.

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Catastrophe Risk Modeling Analyst to join our Reinsurance team. This role supports underwriting decisions by providing catastrophe modeling and exposure management for contracts with natural catastrophe exposures—earthquake, hurricane, flood with a focus on Latin America and the Caribbean with additional support for our US and Intl segments if need be.

The successful candidate will report into the Head of Catastrophe modelling for Nav Re and work closely with experienced reinsurance underwriters and contribute to the company’s strategic risk assessment capabilities.

This role will have a Hybrid work arrangement, with the expectation of working in an office (Coral Gables, FL; Boston, MA; Stamford, CT, NY, NY, Chicago, IL) 3 days a week (Tuesday through Thursday)

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as our Catastrophe modeling domain expert and business partner for our portfolio in Latin America
• Deliver catastrophe modeling and analytical support for Latin America property treaties within tight turnaround times.
• Review and validate broker and client submission data and engage proactively with brokers/clients modelling teams to resolve data and modeling queries.
• Maintain ongoing communication with underwriting teams to understand business needs.
• Develop and implement reporting and data solutions for exposure management.
• Support catastrophe event response efforts.
• Collaborate with underwriting and IT to improve exposure capture processes.
• Contribute to the development of the company’s view of catastrophe risk.
• Contribute to our 1/1, 4/1 and 7/1 roll up review.
• Work with our Enterprise Risk Management team on modelling deliverables and updates throughout the year
• Identify and implement opportunities to streamline the data capture and modelling process with AI or automation.
• Communicate modeling insights clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, including senior leadership.
• Contribute to our retrocession planning process.

Qualifications/Skills

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in science, engineering, mathematics, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in P&C insurance or reinsurance.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Fluent in SQL; working knowledge of Python.
• Advanced Excel skills; VBA experience preferred.
• Experience with AIR models and AnalyzeRe platform preferred.
• Solid understanding of catastrophe modeling concepts and database structures.
• Working knowledge of Spanish; fluency preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to senior leadership.
• Demonstrated interest in leadership development with a willingness to mentor others and grow into future leadership roles.

Compensation

The listed annualized base pay range is primarily based on analysis of similar positions in the external market. Actual base pay could vary and may be above or below the listed range based on factors including but not limited to performance, proficiency and demonstration of competencies required for the role. The base pay is just one component of The Hartford’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include short-term or annual bonuses, long-term incentives, and on-the-spot recognition. The annualized base pay range for this role is:

$109,040 - $163,560

Equal Opportunity Employer/Sex/Race/Color/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity or Expression/Religion/Age