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Overview The Role describes responsibility for strategy, leadership and delivery of catastrophe event response for Willis / Willis Re, including internal coordination and external engagement.
Read the overview of this opportunity to understand what skills, including and relevant soft skills and software package proficiencies, are required. Strategy and Leadership
Design and implement a best-in-class event response framework tailored to re/insurance client needs
Serve as the face of Willis / Willis Re’s catastrophe event response internally and externally
Develop and lead a small, high-performing team of event analysts
Set protocols for activating response post-event, coordinating across broking, modelling, and research
Operational Delivery
Oversee the production of rapid event summary packs, client impact assessments, and market commentaries
Develop and operationalise a loss estimation framework, blending vendor models, proprietary analytics, and WRN input
Lead and author the Willis Natural Catastrophe Review, enhancing its reach, scientific rigour, and strategic influence
External Engagement
Represent Willis / Willis Re in client debriefs, industry panels, and media commentary following major events
Build strong relationships with cedents, reinsurers, regulators, and modelling partners
Support and feed the Willis Re View of Risk with event-derived insight and scenario testing
Partner with the WRN to integrate cutting-edge hazard and loss science into workflows
Internal Coordination
Coordinate with Cat Modelling, Broking, and Analytics teams to deliver aligned, multi-perspective outputs
Act as a central point of contact during live events and drive readiness for high-impact periods (e.g., hurricane season)
Note Employment-based non-immigrant visa sponsorship and/or assistance is not offered for this specific job opportunity. Qualifications
The Requirements 10+ years of experience in catastrophe risk, either in the (re)insurance industry, catastrophe modeling, hazard science or in a relevant government agency (e.g., NOAA)
Proven experience leading event response or catastrophe risk communications
Excellent written and verbal communicator, able to represent Willis Re publicly and credibly
Demonstrated ability to communicate complex risk to executive and non-technical audiences
Desired Attributes Recognised presence in the re/insurance or nat cat science community
Experience working directly with clients / markets / external stakeholders on event analysis and broader tends
Strong understanding of vendor models (e.g., RMS, Verisk), open-source platforms, and model limitations
Skilled in synthesising research, data, and market dynamics into timely, client-ready insights
Experience working with academic partners, scientific advisory boards, or research networks a plus
Degree in natural science(s)
Compensation and Benefits
Compensation The base salary compensation range being offered for this role is $100,000.00-$130,000.00 USD annually. This role is also eligible for an annual short-term incentive bonus. Company Benefits WTW provides a competitive benefit package which includes the following (eligibility requirements apply): Health and Welfare Benefits:
Medical (including prescription coverage), Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Commuter Account, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Group Accident, Group Critical Illness, Life Insurance, AD&D, Group Legal, Identify Theft Protection, Wellbeing Program and Work/Life Resources (including Employee Assistance Program)
Leave Benefits:
Paid Holidays, Annual Paid Time Off (includes state/local paid leave where required), Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Other Leaves (e.g., Bereavement, FMLA, ADA, Jury Duty, Military Leave, and Parental and Adoption Leave), Paid Time Off (only included for Washington roles)
Retirement Benefits:
Qualified contributory pension plan (if eligible) and 401(k) plan with annual nonelective company contribution. Non-qualified retirement plans available to senior level colleagues who satisfy the plans’ eligibility requirements.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. EOE, including disability/vets
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Read the overview of this opportunity to understand what skills, including and relevant soft skills and software package proficiencies, are required. Strategy and Leadership
Design and implement a best-in-class event response framework tailored to re/insurance client needs
Serve as the face of Willis / Willis Re’s catastrophe event response internally and externally
Develop and lead a small, high-performing team of event analysts
Set protocols for activating response post-event, coordinating across broking, modelling, and research
Operational Delivery
Oversee the production of rapid event summary packs, client impact assessments, and market commentaries
Develop and operationalise a loss estimation framework, blending vendor models, proprietary analytics, and WRN input
Lead and author the Willis Natural Catastrophe Review, enhancing its reach, scientific rigour, and strategic influence
External Engagement
Represent Willis / Willis Re in client debriefs, industry panels, and media commentary following major events
Build strong relationships with cedents, reinsurers, regulators, and modelling partners
Support and feed the Willis Re View of Risk with event-derived insight and scenario testing
Partner with the WRN to integrate cutting-edge hazard and loss science into workflows
Internal Coordination
Coordinate with Cat Modelling, Broking, and Analytics teams to deliver aligned, multi-perspective outputs
Act as a central point of contact during live events and drive readiness for high-impact periods (e.g., hurricane season)
Note Employment-based non-immigrant visa sponsorship and/or assistance is not offered for this specific job opportunity. Qualifications
The Requirements 10+ years of experience in catastrophe risk, either in the (re)insurance industry, catastrophe modeling, hazard science or in a relevant government agency (e.g., NOAA)
Proven experience leading event response or catastrophe risk communications
Excellent written and verbal communicator, able to represent Willis Re publicly and credibly
Demonstrated ability to communicate complex risk to executive and non-technical audiences
Desired Attributes Recognised presence in the re/insurance or nat cat science community
Experience working directly with clients / markets / external stakeholders on event analysis and broader tends
Strong understanding of vendor models (e.g., RMS, Verisk), open-source platforms, and model limitations
Skilled in synthesising research, data, and market dynamics into timely, client-ready insights
Experience working with academic partners, scientific advisory boards, or research networks a plus
Degree in natural science(s)
Compensation and Benefits
Compensation The base salary compensation range being offered for this role is $100,000.00-$130,000.00 USD annually. This role is also eligible for an annual short-term incentive bonus. Company Benefits WTW provides a competitive benefit package which includes the following (eligibility requirements apply): Health and Welfare Benefits:
Medical (including prescription coverage), Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Commuter Account, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Group Accident, Group Critical Illness, Life Insurance, AD&D, Group Legal, Identify Theft Protection, Wellbeing Program and Work/Life Resources (including Employee Assistance Program)
Leave Benefits:
Paid Holidays, Annual Paid Time Off (includes state/local paid leave where required), Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Other Leaves (e.g., Bereavement, FMLA, ADA, Jury Duty, Military Leave, and Parental and Adoption Leave), Paid Time Off (only included for Washington roles)
Retirement Benefits:
Qualified contributory pension plan (if eligible) and 401(k) plan with annual nonelective company contribution. Non-qualified retirement plans available to senior level colleagues who satisfy the plans’ eligibility requirements.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. EOE, including disability/vets
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