Catastrophe Risk Developer

Markel Corporation; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global insurance company seeks a Catastrophe Risk Developer in London. This full-time role involves developing analytics for catastrophe management, collaborating with stakeholders, and leveraging advanced coding skills in SQL and Python. The position offers a competitive salary, annual bonus, and a strong benefits package including a pension scheme, private medical cover, and generous holiday allowances. Opportunities for skill development and flexible working patterns are also available.

Benefits

Up to 16% company pension scheme

Private medical and dental cover

Income protection

25 days paid holiday plus Bank Holidays

Qualifications

• Proficient in SQL, TSQL/Dynamic SQL, and Python; R is a plus.
• Experience designing ETL processes and data cleansing.
• Skilled in database management and maintenance for analytics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve catastrophe and exposure management workflows.
• Lead projects to enhance existing analytical methods.
• Collaborate with leadership to define development priorities.

Skills

Proficiency in SQL

Python coding skills

Experience with ETL processes

Database management

API integration knowledge

Stakeholder collaboration

Project management

Experience in catastrophe modelling

Job description

Catastrophe Risk Developer page is loaded## Catastrophe Risk Developerlocations: London - UKtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R0022327The Catastrophe and Exposure Management Team delivers a comprehensive suite of analytical services that support informed underwriting decisions and robust risk management practices. The team’s mission is to enable Markel International to achieve consistent underwriting profitability and superior financial outcomes by providing high-quality, data-driven analytical support across the business. You’ll collaborate closely with the rest of the International Portfolio Analytics team, who leverage cutting-edge advanced analytics, data management, business intelligence, and technical pricing implementation to guide the development of analytical infrastructure, focussed on optimising workflows and delivering best in class risk analytics. We’re all about people | We win together | We strive for better | We enjoy the everyday | We think further**Who we are:****Business Unit overview:**The International Portfolio Analytics (IPA) team at Markel is a dynamic, multi-functional group that operates with creativity, autonomy, and empowerment. Embedded within the underwriting business and represented in senior leadership forums, the team supports all divisions of Markel International. Its core focus lies in the key areas essential to driving profitability and performance for a specialty lines insurer: Portfolio Management, Pricing Transformation, Advanced Analytics and Catastrophe & Exposure Management.Part of Markel Group (NYSE – MKL) a Fortune 500 company with over 60 offices in 20+ countries, is a holding company for insurance, reinsurance, specialist advisory, and investment operations around the world.**What you’ll be doing:****Technical Leadership and Development*** Drive the development of catastrophe and exposure management workflows and analytics that improve efficiency and deliver enhanced insights* Lead projects to evaluate existing analytical methodologies, scope change and deliver enhancements, including robust technical documentation* Support platform and model updates, workflow improvements, and solve technical issues**Innovation and Continuous Improvement*** Develop tools using a modern data stack with a focus on automation, modernisation, and the practical integration of AI tools where appropriate* Stay informed on industry trends, emerging risks, and advancements in analytical capabilities* Contribute to delivering best-in-class analytics that support Markel’s growth through more informed underwriting and risk management**Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing*** Work closely with the Exposure Management leadership team to identify development priorities, and define and deliver development roadmap* Enhance technical understanding within the team and foster a culture of collective development* Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders**Key Skills:*** **Advanced Coding Skills:** Proficiency in SQL (including TSQL/Dynamic SQL) and Python, with R as an optional advantage* **Data Engineering Capability:** Experience designing and implementing ETL processes for exposure data cleansing, including text mining and regex functions* **Database Management:** Skilled in database production, optimisation, and ongoing maintenance to support robust analytical workflows* **API Integration:** Hands-on experience working with REST and SOAP APIs, including XML, HTML, and JSON formats* **Stakeholder Collaboration:** Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to deliver effective solutions* **Project Management:** Competence in managing multiple projects simultaneously, meeting deadlines, and ensuring quality outcomes* **Technical Expertise:** Demonstrable experience in catastrophe modelling development across multiple classes, with good understanding of industry-standard models (Verisk preferred)* A great starting salary plus annual bonus & strong benefits package…* Up to 16% company pension scheme,* Private medical and dental cover, Menopause plan, emergency care benefit (children/Pets/dependants)* Income protection, Life assurance, electric car scheme, travel insurance* 25 days paid holiday plus Bank Holidays, with the opportunity to buy/sell extra leave* As well as other great benefits on offer there are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career!If you’re looking for a place where you can make a meaningful difference, you’ve found it. The work we do at Markel gives people the confidence to move forward, reach their full potential and seize opportunities. You’ll find your fit amongst our diverse global community of optimists and problem-solvers. We’re always pushing each other to **think further** because we believe that when we **strive for better** and realise our potential, we can help others reach theirs.**Join us and play your part in something special!**Choose **‘Apply Now’** to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you.At Markel **we are all about the people**, celebrating the value of a diverse workforce that brings experience and expertise from a wide variety of backgrounds and life circumstances. Whatever your background, if you feel you meet the requirements of this role then we want to hear from you. We are also happy to consider candidates who are looking for flexible working patterns.We will ensure that individuals are provided with any reasonable accommodations to be able to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions if successful. Please contact us via email at [e-mail] or call us at 0161 507 5827 to request any accommodations or adjustments that may be needed, including alternative formats of documents or information on how to apply offline.#LI-DJ1**#LI-Hybrid #PlayYourPartUK**