Parametric Natcat Underwriter (London or Zurich)

We are the CelsiusPro Group, an award-winning insurtech group dedicated to helping both private and public organisations to understand and mitigate the adverse financial impact of climate and NatCat risks. As the challenges posed by climate change intensify, our mission is to bring parametric insurance from the fringes to centre stage. 

Through CelsiusPro, we develop cutting-edge technology for managing parametric insurance. We collaborate with clients in designing and structuring tailored parametric solutions combining risk management, data science, and risk modelling. Our climate risk consulting services round our holistic solutions suite. 

Business is underwritten by NatCatPro, utilizing our proprietary technology platform. We partner with insurance brokers to serve corporates and public-sector organisations seeking financial coverage against climate and NatCat perils. 

With Global Parametrics, we expand our disaster risk management response capabilities by incorporating the risk capacity of the Natural Disaster Fund (NDF), a public-private partnership with capital committed by UK and German government agencies and backed by Hannover Re. 

Our corporate culture thrives on core values of simplicity, sincerity, courage, and tenacity. We invite you to join us on this journey! 

The NatCatPro Team 

The NCP team performs the underwriting function for the Celsius Pro Group. The NCP team works closely with the Business Development Team and the Modelling and R&D Team. While the Business Development team provides the quote and capacity requests to the NCP team, the Modelling and R&D Team supports the NCP team for complex modelling requests. The NCP team is responsible for setting rates, offering capacity and managing a profitable and diversified portfolio.       

Your responsibilities: 

  • You are a member of the Underwriting team, reporting to the Chief Underwriting Officer 

  • You carry out structuring, pricing, and risk analysis of parametric NatCat solutions, for requests from Business Development and support to the Business Development team and its clients. 

  • You interact and form relationships with capacity providers and other stakeholders in the (re)insurance value chain 

  • You take responsibility on existing accounts by proactively managing the partner relationship 

  • You actively support the development of the Underwriting function by assessing and optimizing internal processes, workflows and communication within the Underwriting team and relevant stakeholders. 

You have:  

  • Proven interest in climate and NatCat related risks and the (re)insurance market in general 

  • Minimum two-three years’ work experience in London Market (re)insurance, or simiar 

  • Experience and interest in data analysis and natural catastrophe modelling 

  • Statistical skills with application to risk analysis and pricing routines 

  • Languages: proficient in English (written and spoken); German, Spanish and French are assets 

  • Relevant environmental science and/or quantitative field degree 

  • Proven presentation skills, particularly for in-person or virtual meetings with multiple stakeholders 

You are a team player with strong analytical and inter-personal skills. You are solution and results oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver in a structured and timely manner. You are comfortable working in a global team in different time zones and cultures.  

We offer a dynamic and international work environment. If you are open to a new exciting challenge, please send us your application (motivation letter and CV) by email. Applications without motivation letters will not be considered. Contact: igor.nussbaumer@celsiuspro.com   

Candidates  

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We offer a dynamic and international working environment linking climate change risks, index insurance, and reinsurance. CelsiusPro consists of a data-driven, pragmatic, motivated, and talented team.   

Candidates must have Swiss, UK or EU citizenship or Swiss or UK work permit.