JOB TITLE: Underwriting Auditor (Property)
LOCATION: Connecticut
SALARY RANGE: Maximum base salary: $150,000; Target bonus - 20%
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsible primarily for client property and multi-line audits, working in conjunction with underwriting staff. Audit function includes: ˇ Reviewing and evaluating client (ceding) company's underwriting process including risk selection, exposure evaluation and pricing, management and controls, underwriting management systems and underwriting guidelines. ˇ Making recommendations to clients on areas of improvement. Responsible for adhering to underwriting audit guidelines, underwriting audit standard report format and assisting in the maintenance of the underwriting audit calendar. Provides information on a quarterly basis on the audits conducted. Substantial travel.
SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS:
7-10+ years of property industry experience. (Facultative or E&S underwriting background a +) Very strong writing skills. Strong analytical skills. Strong communication skills. Strong customer service skills.
EDUCATION:
BA/BS degree required. MBA a plus. CPCU/ARE designations.
Linda Platzer
Platzer Recruiters, Inc.
www.platzerrecruiting.com
(212) 794-2006
Fax (212) 535-8348
JOB TITLE: Senior Catastrophe Analyst
LOCATION: Connecticut (easy commute from NYC)
SALARY RANGE: Up to $170,000 base and bonus potential of 15%
REPORTING TO: Vice President
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
In this role the successful candidate will be responsible for analyzing catastrophe exposure using both vendor and proprietary modeling software with advanced technical competence. A basic understanding of underwriting mechanics is required enabling the analyst to directly interpret modeled results. The successful candidate may be required to supervise and train junior catastrophe analysts. The following are the major responsibilities of the position: ˇ Perform natural catastrophe and terrorism pricing analysis for new and renewal property, multiline and workers compensation accounts using vendor and proprietary models. ˇ Work closely with actuaries and underwriters in the interpretation of modeled results. ˇ Model and maintain property and non-property accumulations (aggregate and PML tracking) through the use of proprietary and vendor models. ˇ Provide and discuss pricing and aggregate result updates with senior and executive management as needed. ˇ Assist in the creation of quarterly and ad hoc reports to Group management. ˇ Adhere to and update, as requested, catastrophe pricing and aggregation methods and procedures in accordance with group guidelines. ˇ Maintain pricing and aggregate analysis files and historical record keeping. ˇ Maintain and upgrade Catastrophe Modeling infrastructure and software as needed.
SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS:
Expert use of MS Office Products including Access. ˇ Advanced database design and data handling skillsˇ A high degree of expertise in using CAT modeling applicationsˇ Advanced Insurance / Reinsurance Knowledge and Conceptsˇ Experience in supervising a staff. ˇ 7 + years of CAT Modeling / Insurance/Reinsurance
EDUCATION:
Bachelors Degree minimum, Masters Degree or equivalent work accomplishments and/or AIR Catastrophe Analyst designation desirable.
DIRECT REPORTS:
Possibly associate cat analysts.
Any interested candidate may contact:
Linda Platzer
Platzer Recruiters, Inc.
www.platzerrecruiting.com
(212) 794-2006
Fax (212) 535-8348
JOB TITLE: Insurance/Reinsurance Industry- Risk Analyst
LOCATION: Connecticut (easy commute from NYC)
SALARY RANGE: up to $120,000
The Risk Analyst would: Contribute to the design and implementation of enhanced risk and portfolio management tools and metrics. Provide periodic reporting on the use of capital and its relative efficiency.
Knowledge or experience with optimization techniques (linear programming or mean/variance analysis; copulas; how to convolute a distribution.
General knowledge of risk management for the financial services industry. High level quantitative mathematical/statistical skills including knowledge of optimization techniques. Knowledge of risk software and its use in (re)insurance.
At least 5 years work experience in financial services in a risk management or portfolio monitoring position.
Self starter; able to work across functional boundaries and with people with diverse backgrounds and technical abilities.
To staff up the newly formed risk management team and to address the portfolio knowledge initiatives coming out of the 2008 business planning process.
Any interested candidate may contact:
Linda Platzer
Platzer Recruiters, Inc.
www.platzerrecruiting.com
(212) 794-2006
Fax (212) 535-8348
Linda
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