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American Family Insurance
American Family Insurance
B2CFinanceInsurance
American Family Insurance provides personal insurance coverage for homes, vehicles, life, and other protection needs. Founded in 1927 and headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin, the company serves more than 12 million customers and combines insurance expertise with digital tools such as the MyAmFam app, where customers can manage policies, pay bills, and file claims. Its business spans insurance, finance, and consumer services, with a focus on customer support, responsible business practices, and community involvement.
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Senior Catastrophe Risk Analyst - Hybrid

Analyze catastrophe models and natural hazard data for American Family Insurance. Support portfolio strategy, pricing, underwriting, and enterprise risk decisions.

USUnited StatesMAMassachusettsWIWisconsin
$111,000 – $189,000 / year
HybridFull-timeSeniorEnglish RequiredRisk
Python

Description

  • Lead complex catastrophe risk analyses and related initiatives
  • Convert catastrophe model outputs and exposure data into practical business insights
  • Collaborate with cross-functional partners to resolve business challenges and inform strategic decisions
  • Shape portfolio strategy, risk appetite, and business planning through data-driven recommendations
  • Serve as a subject matter resource for catastrophe risk
  • Support response activities following catastrophe events
  • Improve analytics, reporting, and risk management processes continuously
  • Conduct catastrophe modeling analyses, from input assessment and model setup through execution, result extraction, and loss analysis
  • Explain catastrophe model fundamentals, including hazard, vulnerability, and financial components
  • Build analytical tools, reports, and datasets using geospatial analysis techniques
  • Investigate natural hazard data for exposure dashboards, product development, pricing, and underwriting
  • Support rate filings and responses to Department of Insurance objections
  • Automate daily monitoring of U.S. catastrophe events and assess potential enterprise impact
  • Assess catastrophe management software and models while researching industry practices and earth science technologies
  • Deliver catastrophe risk insights and recommendations to colleagues and business partners
  • Help select research tools, design research processes, and develop new methodologies
  • Monitor industry best practices and business strategies
  • Introduce innovative approaches that support business development
  • Complete additional assignments and participate in projects as requested
  • Report to a CAT Risk Senior Manager

Requirements

  • Preferred experience of 3–5 years or more
  • Programming experience in R, Python, or comparable languages
  • Strong analytical capabilities
  • Experience delivering customer-focused solutions, support, or service
  • Practical experience with catastrophe management software and peril models
  • In-depth understanding of natural catastrophe risk, its insurance applications, and catastrophe modeling
  • Programming proficiency for database access, scripting, and statistical analysis
  • Working knowledge of geospatial software and data
  • Ability to collaborate effectively and communicate clearly
  • Experience working with large structured, semi-structured, and unstructured datasets
  • Experience making independent decisions and applying project management methods and practices
  • Knowledge of data-at-scale management using summarization, query, and analysis tools
  • Residence within approximately 35–50 miles of Madison, Wisconsin, or Boston, Massachusetts
  • Sponsorship is not available unless the posting specifically states otherwise
  • Successful completion of applicable background checks
  • Ability to sign a non-disclosure agreement covering proprietary information, trade secrets, and inventions

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, and wellbeing coverage
  • 401(k) contribution
  • Pension plan
  • Annual incentive opportunity
  • Nine paid holidays
  • Paid time off, accruing at 23 days annually for full-time employees
  • Student loan repayment program
  • Paid family leave
  • Relocation support for eligible candidates

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