Lead and co-ordinate Hiscox Re’s catastrophe research activities.
Lead specific research projects that include: defining and implementing the Hiscox View of Risk validation of catastrophe vendor models, leading research on catastrophe frequency and severity on specific regions and perils.
Co-ordinate research projects and specific project work with reinsurance underwriting teams, Hiscox Group research and exposure management teams and other Hiscox business unit catastrophe managers.
Present externally to brokers, cedants and Hiscox capital partners, confidently articulating our catastrophe management and View of Risk.
Provide thought leadership on topics relating to natural catastrophes including climate change.
Represent Hiscox Re internally at risk committees and exposure management groups.
Own scientific and portfolio insight on active cat events and communicate this to Hiscox Re and Group leadership teams.
Represent Hiscox Re at Industry events.

A PhD or Masters degree in a related or scientific field.
Knowledge of catastrophe reinsurance and ILS.
Excellent technical knowledge of catastrophe modelling and exposure management.
In depth knowledge of the main catastrophe vendor models including their strengths and weaknesses.
Strong commercial acumen and strategic mindset.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for a range of expert/non-expert audiences.
Strong technology skills including R, python, SQL.

Senior Catastrophe Research Analyst

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