Senior Catastrophe Analyst

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insuance • Boston, MA

90d • $100,000 - $140,000

About The Position

At BHSI, you'll work with our growing Catastrophe Engineering and Analytics (CAT E&A) team to determine and present BHSI's view of the catastrophe risk for individual accounts as well as to assist with catastrophe risk assessment for the company's global property portfolio. You'll make an impact on the team by analyzing individual accounts using vendor models and internal models and tools, assisting with individual underwriting decisions, and accumulation analyses. As a member of the CAT team, you will also work in functional groups to help refine BHSI's internal view of catastrophe risk. The this role can be based in our San Ramon, Boston, or Atlanta office, and will report to the Lead of US Accounts. We are interested in candidates at the Senior Catastrophe Analyst level, but we will also consider candidates at the Catastrophe Analyst level.

Requirements

• 1-5+ years of relevant experience.
• Effective written and oral communication skills in reaching both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Skilled in analysis and critical thinking.
• Detail oriented with the mindset to validate results, question inconsistencies, present alternatives, and back up opinions.
• Ability to work in a cross-functional and multi-location team.
• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field such as Mathematics, Engineering or Meteorology; Advanced degree is preferred.
• Experience with Verisk (AIR) Touchstone preferred; Verisk or Moody's (RMS) experience required for Senior Catastrophe Analyst.
• Experience in SQL and understanding of Verisk data structure preferred, required for Senior Catastrophe Analyst.
• Advanced understanding of natural perils such as earthquake, tropical cyclone, severe thunderstorm preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete CAT assessment on individual accounts using vendor models and internal models and tools.
• Explain CAT modeling concepts and results to underwriters to inform risk decisions.
• Conduct periodic training for underwriters.
• Work with team to incorporate BHSI's view of risk into CAT modeling tools and platform.
• Provide guidance to India account modeling operations.
• Help to improve account evaluation process and tools.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health, Dental and Vision benefits
• Disability Insurance (both short-term and long-term)
• Life Insurance (for you and your family)
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance (for you and your family)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Reimbursement Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Savings 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Generous holiday and Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Parental Leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees