Catastrophe Analyst

Description:

Gallagher Re, a leading global reinsurance advisory and broking firm, is seeking a Catastrophe Risk Analyst - Specialty to join its London-based team. This role offers the opportunity to work in the Specialty Catastrophe Analytics division with a focus on Marine & Energy, Terrorism, and other Specialty lines. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in renewal modelling projects for global accounts, develop innovative risk assessment solutions, and contribute to intellectual property and risk view advancements across multiple classes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Quantify catastrophe risks in client portfolios using both vendor and Gallagher Re models.

• Conduct in-depth analysis of client data and portfolio structures to assess modelling suitability and identify risk gaps.

• Develop and deploy tailored service offerings through collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

• Engage with clients, reinsurers, brokers, and actuaries on model interpretation, portfolio management, and bespoke analytical projects.

• Monitor and evaluate updates to catastrophe models and their impact on outputs.

• Provide real-time reporting and support to clients during natural disasters and post-event scenarios.

Qualifications:

• Degree in a numerate or hazard-related discipline.

• Strong understanding of catastrophe models and underlying peril sciences.

• Proficiency in RMS, AIR, or similar tools.

• Technical skills with programming knowledge (e.g., SQL, VBA, R) preferred.

• Creative problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret and manipulate data effectively.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive salary package.

• Minimum of 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with an option to purchase additional days.

• Defined contribution pension plan with company contributions.

• Life insurance (4x basic annual salary, extendable to 10x).

• Income protection up to 50% of annual income with top-up options.

• Health cash plan or private medical insurance.

• Volunteering leave (3 days annually), employee stock purchase plan, share incentive plan, critical illness cover, discounted gym memberships, season ticket loan, voucher discounts, and emergency family care support.

Inclusion & Diversity:

Gallagher Re is a Disability Confident Committed employer and promotes equal opportunities for all applicants, regardless of gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or other protected characteristics. The organization is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and providing reasonable accommodations where required.