Senior Catastrophe Risk Analyst

GallagherChicago, IL

About The Position

At Gallagher Re, we bring clarity to complexity by helping clients around the world make confident, data-driven decisions in a rapidly evolving risk landscape. Here, you’ll be part of a team that leverages world-class analytics and deep reinsurance expertise to deliver strategic advisory services and transactional excellence. Together, we transform advanced insights and market intelligence into strategies that protect businesses, drive performance, and shape the future of reinsurance. We’re a community of decision makers, future shapers, and trusted experts working side by side to deliver meaningful impact through innovative thinking and practical solutions. At Gallagher Re, your curiosity is welcomed, your growth is championed, and your work truly matters. This is a place where you'll have the freedom to explore new ideas, take ownership of your career, and collaborate with people who are as driven and inquisitive as you are. At Gallagher Re, we’re looking for a Senior Catastrophe Risk Analyst to join our team and help analyze natural catastrophe risks for insurance and reinsurance underwriting. In this role, you’ll work with advanced tools and data to assess portfolio risks, develop exposure models, and create analysis procedures that support critical business decisions. This is a dynamic role where you’ll contribute to impactful projects, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and help improve processes and systems to enhance performance.

Requirements

  • University Degree and minimum 5 years of relevant experience, or equivalent experience
  • Experience with catastrophe modeling platforms including AIR (Verisk) and RMS
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills to effectively engage with clients and colleagues
  • Strong problem-solving skills and keen attention to detail
  • Experience managing projects, systems, or processes with limited supervision.
  • Strong problem-solving skills to address moderately complex challenges.
  • Ability to coach and mentor junior team members.
  • A collaborative mindset and a passion for improving processes and systems.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience in catastrophe risk analysis or a related field is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Process and analyze natural catastrophe risk information to support underwriting and portfolio risk assessments.
  • Prepare analyses for realistic disaster scenarios, risk aggregation, and other risk measurement requirements.
  • Manage projects and processes independently.
  • Coach junior team members.
  • Contribute to process improvements.
  • Leverage expertise to help improve products, systems, and procedures to enhance the function’s overall performance.

Benefits

  • Medical/dental/vision plans, which start from day one!
  • Life and accident insurance
  • 401(K) and Roth options
  • Tax-advantaged accounts (HSA, FSA)
  • Educational expense reimbursement
  • Paid parental leave
  • Digital mental health services (Talkspace)
  • Flexible work hours (availability varies by office and job function)
  • Training programs
  • Gallagher Thrive program – elevating your health through challenges, workshops and digital fitness programs for your overall wellbeing
  • Charitable matching gift program
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