Head of CAT Modeling - MSI

Position Overview

• Location Type: Onsite
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Job Title: Head of Catastrophe Modeling
• Company: MSI

Description: MSI is seeking a highly skilled Head of Catastrophe Modeling to join their team. This role focuses on developing the company’s Cat tools, setting strategies, and integrating into decision-making across the businesses. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in catastrophe modeling, risk analysis, and management, possessing excellent analytical skills, a deep understanding of the insurance industry, and an entrepreneurial attitude to help build the cat management organization.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Actuarial Science, Risk Management, or a related field.
• Advanced Degree/Designation: Advanced degree or actuarial designation preferred.
• Experience: Minimum 10 years of experience in catastrophe modeling or a related area.
• Skills:
  • Proficiency in industry standard cat modeling software (e.g., AIR, RMS, etc.)
  • Proven leadership skills with the ability to manage and inspire a team.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts.

Responsibilities

• Cat Model Strategy: Oversee the development, implementation, and maintenance of the company’s catastrophe modeling strategies and tools.
• Team Leadership: Lead the Catastrophe Modeling team and provide guidance, mentorship, and training to ensure their professional growth and the achievement of department objectives.
• Collaboration Across Teams: Collaborate with actuarial, predictive modeling, and other key stakeholders to integrate catastrophe modeling into our business processes and drive positive results.
• External Collaboration: Foster relationships with insurance carriers, reinsurance brokers, and other vendor partners to understand their catastrophe modeling needs and align our services accordingly.
• Reporting & Presentations: Provide strategic insights and recommendations to senior management based on catastrophe modeling results.

Company Information

• Company: MSI
• Description: MSI combines deep underwriting expertise with insurer risk capacity to create specialized insurance solutions. They offer a growing suite of products including embedded renters coverage, homeowners insurance, and commercial coverages like cyber liability and habitational property. They emphasize exceptional service and a dedicated team focused on rapid resolutions, utilizing an advanced technology platform to simplify the insurance experience. They thrive on solving challenges and building insurance better.