At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and innovate catastrophe modelling for a dynamic insurance environment.
- Company: Join Burns & Wilcox Global Solutions, a leader in catastrophe analytics.
- Benefits: Competitive salary plus bonus, with opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Build a new function from scratch in a supportive and entrepreneurial culture.
- Why this job: Shape the future of catastrophe modelling and make a real impact.
- Qualifications: Experience in catastrophe modelling and strong analytical skills required.
The predicted salary is between 58540 - 71548 Β£ per year.
We are seeking a highly motivated and commercially focused individual to establish and develop a best-in-class catastrophe modelling function supporting the Delegated Authority broking business within Burns & Wilcox Global Solutions (BWGS), while also providing catastrophe pricing support for our MGA business RB Jones Global Solutions (RBJGS) for selected programmes. This is a unique opportunity for an individual with experience in catastrophe modelling who is looking to take ownership of a growing function and shape how catastrophe analytics are delivered across the organisation.
The successful candidate will be responsible for embedding catastrophe modelling into underwriting and broking decision-making, developing innovative and automated workflows, and leveraging technology to create scalable solutions that improve analytical quality, efficiency and business insight. The role requires a strong blend of technical expertise, stakeholder management, commercial awareness and entrepreneurial thinking.
Responsibilities:
- Lead catastrophe modelling activities across Burns & Wilcox Global Solutions (BWGS), with primary responsibility for delegated authority and binder business.
- Support RB Jones Global Solutions (RBJGS) with catastrophe pricing, portfolio analytics and exposure management across selected programmes.
- Establish and develop a catastrophe modelling function that supports underwriting, broking, portfolio management and strategic decision-making.
- Act as a trusted business partner to broking, underwriting and capacity management teams.
- Drive innovation through automated workflows, data solutions, reporting capabilities and enhanced catastrophe analytics.
- Produce portfolio insights to support risk selection, accumulation management and carrier engagement.
Duties and Key Responsibilities as Catastrophe Modelling Lead within the Actuarial Centre of Excellence:
- Own catastrophe modelling analyses across BWGS delegated authority portfolios.
- Perform programme and portfolio modelling to assess catastrophe exposures and accumulations.
- Support broker and carrier discussions through catastrophe analytics.
- Design and implement automated catastrophe modelling workflows.
- Develop Python-based tools, dashboards and Power BI reporting.
- Establish catastrophe modelling standards, controls and governance.
- Build the function from the ground up and develop a future capability roadmap.
Experience, Skills and Competencies Required:
- Catastrophe modelling experience within insurance, reinsurance, MGA or broking environments.
- Strong understanding of catastrophe modelling, exposure management and risk analytics particularly in relation to delegated authority and binder business (BWGS) and catastrophe pricing, portfolio analytics for underwriting.
- Experience using RMS, AIR/Verisk or equivalent catastrophe modelling platforms.
- Proficiency in Python and/or SQL and workflow automation.
- Strong business partnering and communication skills.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with ability to build new capabilities from scratch.
INDIVIDUAL CONDUCT RULES:
- You must act with integrity.
- You must act with due care, skill and diligence.
- You must be open and cooperative with regulators.
- You must pay due regard to the interests of customers and treat them fairly.
- You must observe proper standards of market conduct.
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At Burns & Wilcox Global Solutions, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a culture of innovation and collaboration. As a Work Management Analysis Lead, you will have the opportunity to shape a cutting-edge catastrophe modelling function while working alongside industry experts in a supportive environment that values professional growth and development. Our commitment to employee success is reflected in our competitive compensation packages, including bonuses, and our focus on creating scalable solutions that enhance analytical quality and business insight.