Gen Re

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General Re Corporation, a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc., is a holding company for global reinsurance and related operations,with more than 2,000 employees worldwide. Its direct reinsurance companies conduct business as Gen Re.

Gen Re delivers reinsurance solutions to the Life/Health and Property/Casualty insurance industries. Represented in all major reinsurance markets through a network of more than 40 offices, supported by over 2,000 employees worldwide, we have earned superior financial strength ratings from each of the major rating agencies.

Gen Re currently offers an excellent opportunity for Catastrophe Risk Advisor in our Stamford, CT office. This role can be remotely located. 

Role Description

This role is with the North America Cat modelling team which is part of the larger Treaty Underwriting Group. The modelling team is responsible for delivering catastrophe model analyses output in support of underwriting and senior management decision making. This role is also expected to research commercial vendor models as they evolve and assess impacts to Gen Re’s internal view of catastrophe risk. The ideal candidate will possess strong vendor model knowledge and understanding of reinsurance structures and terms. Experience using AIR and RMS vendor models is required.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide AIR / RMS vendor modeling analyses to underwriters in an accurate and timely manner
• Advise underwriters on modeling assumptions and settings for subject portfolios
• Lead efforts in vendor model upgrades and platform transition including AIR and RMS
• Work with colleagues in refining operational process, challenging existing assumptions and protocols
• Conduct research projects on vendor models to enhance in-house view of catastrophe risk
• Assist Head of Cat Underwriting in underwriting Property Cat treaties
• Keep knowledge up to date with vendor model updates and implications
• Perform analysis on model change impact to Gen Re’s portfolio
• Perform post event modelling analyses

Role Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum 10 years of experience with AIR / RMS vendor model workflows. Familiar with RiskLink, Touchstone and Touchstone Re
• Understanding of reinsurance structures and terms
• Team player and strong organizational skills
• Intellectual curiosity and willingness to learn new skills
• Experience in solving technical problems / challenges
• Multi-relational database experience (Access, SQL Server) with the ability to write SQL statements. Visual Basic a plus
• Undergraduate degree in information technology, mathematics, statistics or other quantitative field of study
• Vendor model certifications CCRA / CCM a plus

Salary Range

117,000.00 - 195,000.00 USD 

The annual base salary range posted represents a broad range of salaries around the U.S. and is subject to many factors including but not limited to credentials, education, experience, geographic location, job responsibilities, performance, skills and/or training.

Our Address

General Reinsurance Corporation

120 Long Ridge Road

Stamford, CT 06902 (US)

At General Re Corporation, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. It is the General Re Corporation continuing policy to afford equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including childbirth or related medical conditions), religion, national origin or ancestry, age, past or present disability, marital status, liability for service in the armed forces, veterans’ status, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. In addition, Gen Re provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.