Catastrophe modelling and exposure management

Our client is seeking an experienced professional to lead their Catastrophe Risk research agenda. This is an excellent opportunity for an expert to oversee impactful projects within a reinsurance environment.  The work involves:  developing and maintaining a company’s internal view of risk for different perils and regions, as well as validating external catastrophe vendor models and contributing to deeper understanding of event frequency and severity across geographies. It involves close collaboration with underwriting, risk analytics, capital partners, and exposure management teams, alongside regular engagement with brokers, cedants, and external investors. Beyond internal coordination and governance through risk committees, the role also includes presenting externally, sharing insights on active catastrophe events with senior leadership, and contributing thought leadership on topics such as climate-driven risk change. It sits at the intersection of science, modelling, and decision-making, with a strong emphasis on translating research into portfolio insight, maintaining industry connections, and representing the organisation in broader market and academic discussions.

Senior Catastrophe Modeller London | Hybrid Working I’m exclusively partnering with one of the fastest-growing specialist brokers in the London market on the hire of a Senior Catastrophe Modeller for their London analytics team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing, entrepreneurial business where catastrophe analytics plays a central role in client strategy and growth. The position offers strong visibility across the business, broad client exposure, and a clear path toward leadership. Key responsibilities include: • Leading catastrophe modelling analysis using RMS and AIR across a diverse client portfolio • Supporting brokers and clients with risk insights and portfolio analysis • Working across property and specialty classes including marine, cargo, and renewables • Mentoring junior analysts and supporting team development • Driving automation, workflow improvements, and analytical innovation • Supporting business development and client-facing analytics projects What we’re looking for: • 6 years’ catastrophe modelling experience, ideally within broking • Strong RMS and AIR expertise • Advanced SQL skills • Python, R, Oasis, SpatialKey, or GIS experience advantageous • Strong communication skills and commercial mindset • Someone looking to step into a broader, more strategic role This is a rare opportunity to join a growing broker with an exceptional market reputation and genuine long-term progression potential. For a confidential discussion, please get in touch.

I’m currently partnering with a leading global Lloyd’s market insurer looking to appoint a Catastrophe Risk Lead to focus on non-natural catastrophe exposure management across worldwide risks. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced exposure management professional to take ownership of a highly visible portfolio, working closely with Underwriting, Actuarial, and Risk teams to support strategic decision-making, portfolio optimisation, and capital management across multiple international entities. The role will suit someone with strong non-nat cat modelling expertise who enjoys combining technical analysis with stakeholder leadership and process improvement. Key responsibilities include: • Leading exposure management and catastrophe modelling activities for non-natural catastrophe lines of business across global portfolios • Supporting underwriting teams with risk assessment, risk selection, portfolio management, and reinsurance placement decisions • Providing exposure analytics and catastrophe loss guidance to senior management, actuarial, and risk teams for capital setting and utilisation • Managing the full exposure management cycle including data capture, validation, analysis, interpretation, and stakeholder reporting • Delivering clear, concise reporting and portfolio insights to both internal and external stakeholders • Supporting development projects across risk aggregation, pricing, and underwriting tools • Evaluating and improving catastrophe risk management systems, software, and modelling processes • Acting as a subject matter expert across non-natural catastrophe modelling and exposure analytics • Driving continuous improvement across day-to-day exposure management processes • Coaching and developing junior team members while working collaboratively across wider business functions What we’re looking for: • Strong experience within catastrophe modelling and exposure management, ideally focused on non-natural catastrophe risks • Excellent numerical and analytical capability • Strong understanding of the (re)insurance industry, particularly within the London Market • Proven experience supporting underwriting and portfolio management decisions through catastrophe analytics • Exposure to risk aggregation, capital modelling, and catastrophe risk reporting • Knowledge of catastrophe modelling platforms and proprietary risk systems • Programming experience with SQL, R, Python, or VBA would be advantageous • Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to engage senior stakeholders • Excellent organisational skills and the confidence to take ownership of key business issues • A collaborative mindset and the ability to build strong cross-functional relationships This is an outstanding opportunity to join a highly respected insurer where Exposure Management plays a central role in underwriting strategy and business performance. If you’re looking for a senior role with strong commercial influence, technical leadership, and genuine long-term progression within the Lloyd’s market, I’d be happy to discuss further.