Catastrophe & Exposure Manager

Job Summary

This is a 100% in-office position requiring attendance during standard business hours Monday through Friday. The role involves shaping the future of risk management at Argo Group.

About the role

As the Catastrophe & Exposure Manager, you will lead catastrophe modeling and exposure management efforts across Property, Marine, and Energy portfolios. You will also partner with underwriting, actuarial, reinsurance, and executive leadership teams to evaluate portfolio risk and growth opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Lead Enterprise Catastrophe Analytics
• Own catastrophe modeling and exposure management processes across multiple commercial insurance portfolios
• Deliver accurate, timely, and actionable analytics that support underwriting, portfolio management, capital allocation, and catastrophe response activities
• Continuously refine and enhance the organization's View of Risk framework and catastrophe management strategy
• Drive Strategic Business Decisions
• Partner closely with underwriting, actuarial, reinsurance, and executive leadership teams to evaluate portfolio risk and growth opportunities
• Provide account-level, class-level, and enterprise-level exposure insights that influence business planning and risk selection
• Support reinsurance purchasing decisions through advanced portfolio and accumulation analysis
• Champion Innovation & Process Excellence
• Lead modernization efforts across catastrophe modeling platforms and exposure management workflows
• Develop and implement automation solutions that improve efficiency, data quality, and reporting capabilities
• Identify opportunities to leverage emerging technologies, advanced analytics, and visualization tools to enhance business insights
• Strengthen Data & Model Governance
• Establish and maintain robust exposure data standards, modeling governance, and documentation practices
• Ensure consistency, accuracy, and transparency across catastrophe modeling processes and outputs
• Oversee third-party data and modeling vendors while maintaining strong quality assurance controls
• Lead Global Exposure Management Operations
• Manage and mentor external modeling resources and outsourcing partners
• Monitor performance, ensure adherence to internal standards, and promote continuous improvement
• Deliver executive reporting, regulatory submissions, event-loss analyses, and enterprise portfolio rollups

Requirements

• 5+ years of catastrophe modeling and exposure management experience within commercial insurance, reinsurance, or consulting environments
• Significant experience supporting Property portfolios, with exposure to Marine and Energy lines highly valued
• Advanced expertise with catastrophe modeling platforms, including AIR Touchstone (strongly preferred)
• Strong understanding of catastrophe model theory, exposure management practices, accumulation management, and portfolio analytics
• Advanced proficiency in: SQL, Excel, Power BI, Python and/or R
• Experience working with large-scale exposure datasets, relational databases, and data transformation processes
• Proven success implementing automation, reporting enhancements, and technology-driven process improvements
• Strong understanding of commercial insurance underwriting and outwards reinsurance structures
• Ability to translate complex analytical findings into practical business recommendations
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills with experience partnering directly with underwriters and senior leadership
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects, influence decision-making, and drive results in a collaborative environment

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in actuarial science, mathematics, engineering, or a related field
• Professional certifications such as CAS, MAAA, or equivalent
• Knowledge of insurance industry regulations and compliance requirements

Skills

• Data analysis and modeling
• Project management
• Collaboration and teamwork
• Communication and presentation skills
• Leadership and project management

Benefits

• Competitive compensation, including base salary range of $111,400 - $144,600, depending on experience and location
• Annual incentive opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and professional development opportunities