Role Summary & Purpose
The Non‑Natural Catastrophe team in Exposure Management is responsible for key classes in Arch, including Terrorism, Contingency, Cyber, and Liability. The role ensures data is entered accurately into systems, produces key business reports, analyzes movements monthly, and provides quote analysis to underwriters before risks are written. This role assists the team with processing and smooth‑running of these classes.
Key Tasks & Responsibilities
- Communicate with underwriters to ensure smooth operation of Exposure Management services.
- Communicate with the outsource team to answer queries and ensure timely and accurate capture of risks into systems.
- Augment data where quality is poor to improve accuracy of key metrics.
- Maintain accuracy of the exposure database.
- Run reports for pre and post‑bind accounts and assist with portfolio analysis.
- Assist with development of key class processes and analytics.
- Work with other members of Exposure Management to ensure cross‑class collaboration.
- Monitor workflow where required.
- Assist other members of the Exposure Management team if required.
Role Requirements & Skills
- Data handling.
- Good communication.
- Experience using tools (e.g., Excel) to process large volumes of data and check for errors and ensure data integrity.
- Advantageous to have experience using programming or scripting languages (e.g., R, VBA, C#, SQL).
- Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with others both internally and externally.
Qualifications / Experience
Sound judgment, good organization and administrative skills and adaptability to work using your own initiative. Strong interest in understanding complex man‑made risk. Curiosity about data and patterns with a natural inclination to explore how different scenarios could impact portfolios. Engagement with geopolitical, socioeconomic, and technological trends, and enthusiasm for staying informed about global events that may shape non‑natural catastrophe exposure. Interest in translating analytical outputs into actionable insights and communicating with key stakeholders. Motivation to continuously learn, including new tools, analytical techniques, and developments in the non‑natural catastrophe risk landscape. No prior experience in insurance or Exposure Management is required.
Assistant Catastrophe Analyst employer: Mcneil & Co.
McNeil & Co. is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of London where innovation and collaboration thrive. As an Underwriting Operations Apprentice, you will benefit from a structured apprenticeship programme that not only provides valuable qualifications but also fosters personal and professional growth through hands-on experience and mentorship. Join a team that values efficiency and creativity, and be part of a company committed to your success and development in the financial services sector.
