Catastrophe Research Manager

Join us as a Catastrophe Research Manager to take your career to the next level with a global market leader.

How you will create an impact

This role will be a manager on AIG’s Catastrophe Research & Validation Team. You will support the development of AIG’s internal view of risk for Natural Catastrophe, Terrorism, and other First Party Perils.

Working with the Head of Catastrophe Research & Validation and other Cat Modelling Leaders, you will support the implementation of industry-leading analytics, research practices, and model development across the organisation.

The role offers the opportunity to interact with and advise senior management across the business functions, as well as the ability to influence global catastrophe risk modelling and exposure management efforts.

Some of the key responsibilities include:

• Lead Model Validation & Research for specific perils and regions, managing and mentoring a team of research analysts/scientists based in Bengaluru, India.
• Work with Cat Modelling Leadership to evaluate models, develop standardised best practices, and implement AIG’s view of risk worldwide.
• Support end-to-end catastrophe model evaluation across the company:
  • Define and implement the AIG View of Risk.
  • Validate new and existing vendor models.
  • Propose adjustments to vendor out-of-the-box views.
  • Implement model change and upgrades.
• Develop relationships with Reinsurance Broker and Model Vendor partners, leveraging their insights and experience to benchmark AIG’s own View of Risk.
• Support AIG’s assessment of climate change and impacts to climate-related perils worldwide, providing thought leadership on topics related to climate change and climate variability.
• Support AIG’s climate change engagement with regulators such as the PRA, Lloyd’s, Japan FSA, and multiple State Regulators in the United States.
• Work with Enterprise Risk Management partners to ensure view of risk principles are clearly documented and communicated in line with AIG’s model risk management policies.
• Support short and medium-term efforts to transform internal catastrophe modelling processes.
• Closely collaborate with functions such as Risk Engineering, the Product Office, Actuarial, Underwriting, and ERM to share insights and best practices across the organisation.
• Partner with the Data Office on strategic data initiatives, including supporting vendor/data provider capability assessments and contract reviews.
• Drive a culture that promotes collaboration and accountability within a diverse and inclusive environment.

What you'll need to succeed

• 6+ years of experience in catastrophe research or model development, with hands-on knowledge of RMS preferred.
• PhD or Master’s degree in Climate Science, Natural Hazards, Applied Statistics, or a related subject.
• Experience at an Underwriting Company or a Broker is a bonus.
• Excellent understanding of the science of catastrophe modelling, and hands-on experience writing model reviews and validation for internal stakeholders and regulators.
• In-depth knowledge of catastrophe models including their strengths and weaknesses.
• A thorough understanding of climate change and its impact on insurance, with demonstrated experience presenting and discussing catastrophe risk research in internal or external forums.
• An ability to communicate technical concepts in a non-technical manner to a wide range of audiences.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong programming skills including R, Python, and SQL.

At AIG, we value in-person collaboration as a vital part of our culture, which is why we ask our team members to be primarily in the office. This approach helps us work together effectively and create a supportive, connected environment for our team and clients alike.

Enjoy benefits that take care of what matters

At AIG, our people are our greatest asset. We know how important it is to protect and invest in what’s most important to you. That is why we created our Total Rewards Program, a comprehensive benefits package that extends beyond time spent at work to offer benefits focused on your health, wellbeing, and financial security—as well as your professional development.

Reimagining insurance to make a bigger difference to the world

American International Group, Inc. (AIG) is a global leader in commercial and personal insurance solutions; we are one of the world’s most far-reaching property casualty networks. It is an exciting time to join us — across our operations, we are thinking in new and innovative ways to deliver ever-better solutions to our customers.

At AIG, you can go further to support individuals, businesses, and communities, helping them to manage risk, respond to times of uncertainty, and discover new potential. We invest in our largest asset, our people, through continuous learning and development, in a culture that celebrates everyone for who they are and what they want to become.

Welcome to a culture of inclusion

We’re committed to creating a culture that truly respects and celebrates each other’s talents, backgrounds, cultures, opinions, and goals. We foster a culture of inclusion and belonging through learning, cultural awareness activities, and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).

AIG provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, age, gender, gender expression, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected categories.

AIG is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants and employees with disabilities.

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