Reinsurance Treaty Catastrophe Modeler

Arrowhead Programs

3d•$170,000 - $190,000

About The Position

Built on meritocracy, our unique company culture rewards self-starters and those who are committed to doing what is best for our customers. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Reinsurance Treaty Catastrophe Modeler to join our growing team! The successful candidate will be responsible for utilizing catastrophe models to accurately assess and quantify the risk and profitability of the Property Cat reinsurance portfolio. You will participate in the reinsurance placement and renewal process and partner closely with the actuarial pricing team, providing crucial insights to support underwriting and management decision-making. This role requires a strong understanding of reinsurance principles, catastrophe modeling software, and statistical analysis.

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in a quantitative field such as Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, or a related discipline.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in catastrophe modeling, specifically within the reinsurance industry.
Proficiency in using at least one major catastrophe modeling platform (Verisk Touchstone, RMS RiskLink, CoreLogic RQE).
Strong understanding of reinsurance principles, treaty structures, and underwriting practices.
Solid understanding of statistical concepts, including probability distributions, return periods, and extreme value theory.
Experience with data manipulation and analysis using software such as SQL, R, or Python.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills (both written and verbal).
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

Experience with stochastic modeling tools such as MetaRisk or ReMetrica desired.
Experience with scripting or programming languages (e.g., Python, VBA) is a plus.
Experience with database management is a plus.

Responsibilities

Analyze and model complex reinsurance treaties (e.g., proportional, non-proportional, retrocessional) using industry-standard catastrophe models (e.g., Verisk Touchstone/Touchstone Re, RMS RiskLink, CoreLogic).
Prepare, validate, and quality-assure exposure data for input into catastrophe models, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
Execute catastrophe models, interpret results (e.g., exceedance probability curves, average annual loss, return periods), and identify key risk drivers.
Contribute to the management of the reinsurance portfolio by providing risk assessments and insights to underwriters.
Develop and analyze custom scenarios to assess potential impacts of specific events or changes in exposure.
Participate in the validation and enhancement of catastrophe models, including model parameterization and calibration.
Prepare clear and concise reports summarizing model results and communicate findings to underwriters, management, and other stakeholders.
Collaborate with underwriters, actuaries, and other departments to provide comprehensive risk assessments.
Stay abreast of industry trends, new modeling techniques, and emerging risks. Participate in projects to help shape and define the company's view of risk for natural catastrophe perils.