The role encompasses external representation of SCOR in the global Nat Cat modelling community.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Strategic oversight of Natural Catastrophe Modelling Analytics; defining SCOR’s Nat Cat risk appetite in alignment with corporate strategy
2. Lead the evaluation and development of catastrophe models in close collaboration with local Cat modelling teams.
3. Drive Nat Cat R&D team, proposing updates to model calibration and coordinating implementation across stakeholders.
4. Conduct Nat Cat analyses to sharpen SCOR’s view of risk, with a particular focus on the implications of climate change.
5. Review the NAT CAT operating model including processes,governance, data flows, tools and external Risk modeling system landscape for Nat Cat risk management and modeling
6. External Representation; positing SCOR in the market to support strtetegic intent and direction
7. Represent SCOR at industry conferences, client meetings, and vendor engagements
8. Act as a thought leader in the catastrophe modelling space by delivering presentations, and participating in expert panels to and sharing SCOR’s insights and innovations in Nat Cat risk assessment.
9. Strengthen SCOR’s visibility and influence by actively shaping conversations in the catastrophe modelling community and promoting SCOR’s strategic perspectives.
10. Build and maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders including academic institutions, regulatory bodies, and modelling firms.
3. Commercial orientation; bringing SCORs unique position to the front of all discussions
11. Differentiate SCOR’s offering to clients
12. Support business development and client engagement
13. Interpret macro shifts (climate, regulation, hazard trends, technology)
14. Predict emerging risks and provide strategic recommendations to COMEX / P&C leadership.
Required experience & competencies
15. Minimum 8 years of experience in natural catastrophe modelling, risk analytics, or related disciplines within the (re)insurance industry.
16. Strong leadership and project management skills.
17. Strong commercial acumen and strategic mindset
18. Excellent communication with the ability to manage stakeholders and influence at all levels.
19. In depth knowledge of the main natural catastrophe vendor models including their strengths and weaknesses.
20. Strong technology skills with proven track record in designing integrated systems - ideally in the (re)insurance sector.
Required Education
21. Advanced degree in a relevant field (e.g., geophysics, engineering, data science).