CAT Modeling, Analyst

To provide CAT modelling support to global stakeholders using analytical models developed by external providers to calculate losses pertaining to natural and man-made perils. Role holder provides CAT modeling support to Underwriting teams meeting SLAs with high quality and guide the new team members by training and mentoring them.

What you'll be doing

What will your essential responsibilities include?

• Ensuring adherence to Catastrophe (CAT) Modeling guidelines while processing accounts.
• Undertaking the processing of various pre and post bind risk modeling tasks via usage of the appropriate application with adherence to the set accuracy, timeliness and productivity goals. The choice of application will vary depending on the product.
• Analysing the bound package terms/conditions and translating them into the modeling application. Gathering and preparing exposure data to input into the model.
• Would be required to understand/ apply the conceptual knowledge of various insurance terminologies like Ground Up Loss, Gross Loss, Client Loss, Occurrence Exceedance Probability, Loss ratio, AAL (Average Annual Loss),etc. while handling risk modeling requests and would in turn be required to respond back to the branch for queries regarding any variations on year-to-year basis. Might be required to interpret modelling results as well.
• Providing on the job training and mentoring to new team members.
• Performing quality check on tasks performed by colleagues.
• Preparing and maintaining documentation of the exisiting and future processes, including detailed process maps.
• Support underwriting with Pricing decisions, thereby learning and correctly capturing the data in Pricing Tool, as and when applicable.
• Communicating with Underwriters and ERM to help resolve more complex queries.
• Using workflow and time-tracking tool to ensure proper work organisation and reporting.
• Constantly elaborating existing processes and looking for improvement opportunities. Participating in internal projects/common initiatives together with ERM.
• Might be supporting transition planning & execution.

You will be reporting to the Assistant Manager, CAT Modeling

What you'll bring

We're looking for someone who has these abilities and skills:

Required Skills And Abilities

• Graduate in any discipline, preferably in Mathematics, Finance, Economics or Accounting.
• Proficient in the use of MS Excel.
• Relevant years of experience in CAT modeling. Good understanding of insurance business as a whole and of the specific LoB supported by a given team.
• Good knowledge of CAT modelling tools.
• Sound numerical ability and analytical mindset, inquisitive mind.

Desired Skills And Abilities

• Ability to work with large amount of data, complex instructions and multiple exceptions.
• Ability to perform the process with minimal supervision.
• Good organization skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Very good people skills, communicative and open to new challenges.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

What we offer

AXA XL, the P&C and specialty risk division of AXA, is known for solving complex risks. For mid-sized companies, multinationals and even some inspirational individuals we don't just provide re/insurance, we reinvent it.

How? By combining a comprehensive and efficient capital platform, data-driven insights, leading technology, and the best talent in an agile and inclusive workspace, empowered to deliver top client service across all our lines of business − property, casualty, professional, financial lines and specialty.

With an innovative and flexible approach to risk solutions, we partner with those who move the world forward.

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Who we are

AXA XL is committed to equal employment opportunity and will consider applicants regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity and origins, marital status, religion, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

At AXA XL, we know that an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce enable business growth and are critical to our success. That's why we have made a strategic commitment to attract, develop, advance and retain the most diverse workforce possible, and create an inclusive culture where everyone can bring their full selves to work and can reach their highest potential.
It's about helping one another — and our business — to move forward and succeed.

• Five Business Resource Groups focused on gender, LGBTQ+, ethnicity and origins, disability and inclusion with 20 Chapters around the globe
• Robust support for Flexible Working Arrangements
• Enhanced family friendly leave benefits
• Named to the Diversity Best Practices Index
• Signatory to the UK Women in Finance Charter

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• Addressing climate change: The effects of a changing climate are far reaching and significant. Unpredictable weather, increasing temperatures, and rising sea levels cause both social inequalities and environmental disruption. We're building a net zero strategy, developing insurance products and services, and mobilizing to advance thought leadership and investment in societal-led solutions.
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