Catastrophe Analyst

Catastrophe Analyst Aon is currently recruiting a Catastrophe Analyst to join our Global Reinsurance Specialty (GRS) Analytics team in London. The team sits within Aon Reinsurance Solutions and provides clients with advice on their exposures to natural disasters such as windstorms, floods and earthquakes. These clients include London market (re)insurers, and global reinsurers buying retrocession. Comprised of hard-working and team-oriented individuals, the catastrophe modelling team is continuously looking for ways to evolve our clients’ understanding and view of catastrophe risk. Working closely with our brokers, academic partners and our model evaluation specialists enables us to perform and draw from authority analysis and experience to make better decisions for our clients. Using both traditional catastrophe models (RMS/AIR/CoreLogic) and Aon’s in-house modelling platform ELEMENTs, we demonstrate the power of Impact Forecasting and external modelling solutions; to quantify the financial impact of natural and human-made catastrophes on our clients’ portfolios. This also includes developing tailored solutions for our clients to best represent their portfolios and loss experience. Aon is in the business of better decisions At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed. What the day will look like As a Catastrophe Analyst some of your key responsibilities will involve: Analytics support (client reports, meetings and presentations) Working with brokers and actuaries to understand exposures, review modelling results, explain modelling limitations and resolve issues promptly. Provide technical solutions in a digestible manner to both internal and external stakeholders at client /reinsurer meetings, presentations and within reports. Catastrophe Modelling Running client portfolios through natural catastrophe models to quantify the likelihood and severity of natural catastrophes for Client renewals. Undertaking sensitivity testing to help Clients understand impact of data quality, data and modelling assumptions and any planned portfolio change. Collaborating with academic and industry partners to validate and create innovative solutions for the (re)insurance market. Knowledge sharing of market and model experience with the wider team. Liaising and collaborating with other teams and offices worldwide. There is a responsibility for working in accordance with the Aon UK Limited Risk Management Framework, and compliance with the Aon UK Limited policies, including participation in the management of risks (including completion of mandatory training) that may adversely affect the business, interests, or reputation of any Group Company Skills and experience that will lead to success About you As a Catastrophe Analyst your skills and qualifications will ideally include: Ideally 2+ years’ experience Working knowledge of vendor cat models (RMS and Verisk) Knowledge of Property and Specialty lines of business desirable (Marine, Energy, Terror, E&C) Understanding of the science of natural catastrophes and ability to validate and interpret the modelled loss estimates. Strong technical problem-solving skills. Good communication skills. Strong project management, with capability to work in a team, independently, working under pressure, multi-task, and ability to prioritise work effectively. Skilled with multi-relational database management systems and coding (SQL, R) Dashboard Analytics and GIS experience also desirable (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, ArcGIS) Knowledge of (re)insurance terms and business How we support our colleagues In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage a diverse workforce. Plus, our agile, inclusive environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two “Global Wellbeing Days” each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions, but we also recognise that flexibility goes beyond just the place of work... and we are all for it. We call this Smart Working! Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued. We provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable law. Please contact us to request an accommodation on Aon values an innovative, diverse workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. #LI-IN1 2543634