Sr. Catastrophe Analyst

Dev; Johnston (RI); On-site; USD 85,800 - 159,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career-long learning opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

401(k)

Pension

Flexible schedules

Job summary

A leading property insurer in Johnston, Rhode Island, is seeking experienced candidates for the role of a Catastrophe Analyst. This position involves managing natural hazards simulation models, providing oversight on data accuracy, and collaborating with various departments for insurance needs. Candidates should have significant experience in commercial underwriting and possess strong analytical and technical skills. The salary range for this position is $85,800 to $159,400 USD, with a comprehensive benefits package including tuition reimbursement and flexible working hours.

Qualifications

• 10 years of computer experience along with commercial underwriting and/or catastrophe analysis experience.
• 5 years of computer experience along with commercial underwriting and/or catastrophe analysis experience.
• 3 years of computer experience along with commercial underwriting and/or catastrophe analysis experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities surrounding the management and advanced operation of natural hazards simulation models.
• Provide direct oversight for data accumulation and quality.
• Conduct 'what-if' analyses and develop regulatory jurisdictional reporting.

Skills

Sophisticated computer technology skills

Experience with Microsoft Excel

Experience with Microsoft Access

Experience with Microsoft SQL Server

Analytical skills

Mathematical skills

Statistical skills

Programming/querying skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of CAT modeling methodologies

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

RMS

AIR Worldwide

CoreLogic

KatRisk

Oasis

Job description

Jobs for Humanity is partnering with FM Global to build an inclusive and just employment ecosystem. Therefore, we prioritize individuals coming from the following communities: Refugee, Neurodivergent, Single Parent, Blind or Low Vision, Deaf or Hard of Hearing, Black, Hispanic, Asian, Military Veterans, the Elderly, the LGBTQ, and Justice Impacted individuals. This position is open to candidates who reside in and have the legal right to work in the country where the job is located.

Company Name: FM Global

Job Description

FM Global is a leading property insurer of the world's largest businesses, providing more than one-third of FORTUNE 1000-size companies with engineering-based risk management and property insurance solutions. FM Global helps clients maintain continuity in their business operations by drawing upon state-of-the-art loss-prevention engineering and research; risk management skills and support services; tailored risk transfer capabilities; and superior financial strength. To do so, we rely on a dynamic, culturally diverse group of employees, working in more than 100 countries, in a variety of challenging roles.

Responsibilities

This position is based in our Corporate headquarters, located in Johnston, Rhode Island and is part of our staff underwriting and corporate reinsurance & aggregations team. It will support and be responsible for coordinating activities surrounding the management and advanced operation of natural hazards simulation models. The role provides direct oversight for data accumulation, quality, integrity and coordination, as well as hands‑on operation of these computer applications, taking advantage of their most complex features. It also provides front‑line review of model outputs and analysis of their accuracy and integrity.

Key duties include providing technical mentorship, training, and collaborating with team members who directly lead all aspects of creating and editing model input files; partnering with technology resources to assure that corporate data sources accurately reflect needed information; identifying key parameters that impact projected results; consulting with Engineering, Research, Finance and Underwriting; harmonizing with catastrophe model vendors and reinsurance brokers; producing reports to support All‑Risk Underwriting personnel; establishing and conducting vetting processes; providing exposure analysis to various units; conducting “what‑if” analyses; ensuring an understanding of model revisions; identifying trends and implementing process modifications; and developing and delivering regulatory jurisdictional reporting as needed.

Qualifications

• Sr. Catastrophe Analyst – 10 years of computer experience along with commercial underwriting and/or catastrophe analysis experience.
• Catastrophe Analyst II – 5 years of computer experience along with commercial underwriting and/or catastrophe analysis experience.
• Catastrophe Analyst I – 3 years of computer experience along with commercial underwriting and/or catastrophe analysis experience.

• Sophisticated computer technology skills, including comprehensive experience with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, and Microsoft SQL Server.
• Programming/querying skills a plus.
• Knowledge of CAT modeling methodologies, proven use and understanding of RMS, AIR Worldwide helpful. CoreLogic (formerly EQECAT), KatRisk, Oasis or similar Cat modeling software very helpful.
• Analytical, mathematical and statistical skills; critical and creative problem solver capable of interpreting complex data.
• Practical written and verbal communication skills, ability to present clearly and concisely.
• Proven Insurance and/or reinsurance business foundation.
• Bachelor's Degree.

Benefits

We offer our employees a wide range of benefits including career‑long learning opportunities, tuition reimbursement, 401(k), pension, flexible schedules, rich health and well‑being programs, generous time‑off allowances, volunteer days and so much more!

FM Global is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse workforce.

The hiring range for this position dependent on final grade and title is $85,800 to $159,400 USD. The final salary offer will vary based on geographic location, individual education, skills, and experience. The position is eligible to participate in FM Global’s comprehensive Total Rewards program that includes an incentive plan, generous health and well‑being programs, a 401(k) and pension plan, career development opportunities, tuition reimbursement, flexible work, time‑off allowances and much more.

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