Natural Catastrophe Modelling Analyst

Objective:

To be a part of UIB Asia’s analytics team extending services to existing and new clients of UIB Asia; and assist in building UIB Asia as the HUB of Analytics Excellence for UIB Group.

Overall Role:

The candidate will play an integral part in supporting the brokers and clients in proving CAT Modelling analytics and advisory to clients.

The candidate is expected to become familiar with Verisk AIR and RMS Risklink modelling tools and their respective data coding schemes, assessing changes in exposure portfolio mix, identify & communicate key drivers for movement in CAT results, propose optimal reinsurance purchase level and present CAT Analytics findings to client. A basic understanding of the various reinsurance fundamentals and structures would be ideal.

The candidate will play an integral role in supporting UIB Analytics team in servicing the UIB group for existing and new prospective clients in Asia, South Korea and MENA, performing CAT Event response and ad-hoc research projects within Analytics function.

The candidate will be based in Singapore, in an onsite work arrangement physically in office.

Key Accountabilities/Core Competence Indicators:

• Perform CAT modelling for reinsurance and retrocession treaties
• Prepare CAT data by various reinsurance cessions, reasonability checks on exposure movement and modelling
• Result interpretation, reporting and preparing presentation deck on CAT reinsurance purchase recommendation to existing and prospective clients
• Presenting CAT analytics findings and proposals to client
• Preparation of CAT market files for reinsurers quotation
• Discussion with internal stakeholders with respect to technical advisory
• CAT event response in estimating client portfolio loss and reporting
• Support in ad-hoc projects of Analytics team
• Conduct technical training to team members and clients

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Minimum 3-years of working experience in Non-Life Insurance, Reinsurance / Reinsurance Broking
• Experience in Catastrophe Modelling
• Ability to work independently and resourcefully, with a client-centred focus
• Strong ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines in a timely manner
• Team player with excellent presentation and communication skills
• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Prior working experience in CAT Modelling tools Verisk AIR (Touchstone, Touchstone Re) or RMS (Risklink / Risk Modeller / Risk Intelligence), mapping software QGIS and coding experience using VBA, SQL, Python, R is a plus
• Degree in Actuarial Studies or related fields such as mathematics, finance or statistical studies
• Multilingual in English and at least one other Asian language

Additional Information

We thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity. Due to the anticipated volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

This vacancy is being managed directly by UIB Asia's Human Resources team. We do not accept unsolicited resumes, candidate profiles, or referrals from recruitment agencies, search firms, or other third-party recruiters. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to UIB Asia or its employees will be deemed to have been provided without any fee agreement, and UIB Asia reserves the right to engage such candidates without obligation to pay any placement, referral, or other recruitment fees.