Howden Group
Director - Catastrophe Analytics
Please read the following job description thoroughly to ensure you are the right fit for this role before applying. Apply locations: Edina, MN | Office time type: Full time | Posted on: Posted 30+ Days Ago | End Date: August 29, 2025 (30+ days left to apply) | Job requisition id: R0012349
Howden Re is a global reinsurance broker, risk, capital, and strategic advisor focused on relentless innovation and superior analytics for top client service.
About the Role
As a Director on the Catastrophe Analytics team, you will collaborate with colleagues to advise Howden Re clients in managing catastrophe risk. Experience in using, interpreting, and applying outputs from catastrophe models is required. You will join a top-tier analytics team that produces innovative solutions in a collaborative and results-driven environment.
Primary Responsibilities:
Execute all aspects of catastrophe modeling, including data preparation, validation, portfolio analysis, postprocessing, reporting, data visualization, and mapping.
Respond to queries from internal and external stakeholders on property exposure data, real-time catastrophe events, model validation, risk view, portfolio profitability, and optimization. Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills are essential.
Use proprietary software to design and manage catastrophe reinsurance programs.
Improve analytical processes to enhance efficiency and client results.
Build strong relationships with colleagues, clients, and reinsurers.
Qualifications:
8+ years of experience in catastrophe modeling and risk management.
Proficiency in data analysis, manipulation, visualization tools, and programming languages such as SQL, Excel, R, Python, Power BI, and ArcGIS.
Experience with catastrophe modeling software (e.g., Verisk Touchstone, RMS RiskLink) and understanding their methodologies, uses, and limitations.
Knowledge of property insurance and reinsurance; ARe designation is a plus.
Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and projects.
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly.
Bachelor’s or higher degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Economics, Finance, or a related field.
Legal authorization to work in the US.
Salary range: $130,000 - $190,000, based on experience and location, excluding additional compensation such as bonuses and benefits.
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About Us Founded in 1994, Howden has grown from three people and a dog to a global insurance leader with 17,000 employees managing $38 billion in premiums.
Our culture emphasizes ownership, collaboration, and long-term growth, driven by our people and supported by long-term investors.
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Please read the following job description thoroughly to ensure you are the right fit for this role before applying. Apply locations: Edina, MN | Office time type: Full time | Posted on: Posted 30+ Days Ago | End Date: August 29, 2025 (30+ days left to apply) | Job requisition id: R0012349
Howden Re is a global reinsurance broker, risk, capital, and strategic advisor focused on relentless innovation and superior analytics for top client service.
About the Role
As a Director on the Catastrophe Analytics team, you will collaborate with colleagues to advise Howden Re clients in managing catastrophe risk. Experience in using, interpreting, and applying outputs from catastrophe models is required. You will join a top-tier analytics team that produces innovative solutions in a collaborative and results-driven environment.
Primary Responsibilities:
Execute all aspects of catastrophe modeling, including data preparation, validation, portfolio analysis, postprocessing, reporting, data visualization, and mapping.
Respond to queries from internal and external stakeholders on property exposure data, real-time catastrophe events, model validation, risk view, portfolio profitability, and optimization. Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills are essential.
Use proprietary software to design and manage catastrophe reinsurance programs.
Improve analytical processes to enhance efficiency and client results.
Build strong relationships with colleagues, clients, and reinsurers.
Qualifications:
8+ years of experience in catastrophe modeling and risk management.
Proficiency in data analysis, manipulation, visualization tools, and programming languages such as SQL, Excel, R, Python, Power BI, and ArcGIS.
Experience with catastrophe modeling software (e.g., Verisk Touchstone, RMS RiskLink) and understanding their methodologies, uses, and limitations.
Knowledge of property insurance and reinsurance; ARe designation is a plus.
Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and projects.
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly.
Bachelor’s or higher degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Economics, Finance, or a related field.
Legal authorization to work in the US.
Salary range: $130,000 - $190,000, based on experience and location, excluding additional compensation such as bonuses and benefits.
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Associate Director - Catastrophe Analytics
About Us Founded in 1994, Howden has grown from three people and a dog to a global insurance leader with 17,000 employees managing $38 billion in premiums.
Our culture emphasizes ownership, collaboration, and long-term growth, driven by our people and supported by long-term investors.
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