Senior CAT Risk Analyst (Hybrid)

Posted 8 Days Ago
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2 Locations
Hybrid
111K-189K Annually
Senior level
Insurance
The Role
Leads catastrophe risk modeling and analysis using exposure data, natural hazard information, geospatial techniques, and catastrophe models. Develops dashboards, reports, automation, and analytical tools to assess disaster impacts, support underwriting and pricing, inform portfolio strategy, and guide risk decisions. Partners cross-functionally, supports event response and regulatory filings, evaluates modeling technologies, and provides expertise on catastrophe risk and insurance applications.
Summary Generated by Built In
The Senior Catastrophe Risk Analyst plays a key role in shaping risk-informed decisions across the organization. In this role, you will lead and execute complex catastrophe risk analyses, transform catastrophe model results and exposure data into actionable insights, and partner with cross-functional teams to help address business challenges and support strategic decision-making. You will influence portfolio strategy, risk appetite, and business planning through data-driven recommendations, while serving as a subject matter resource on catastrophe risk, supporting event response efforts, and driving continuous improvements in analytics, reporting, and risk management processes.
You will report to a CAT Risk Senior Manager.
In this hybrid role, you will be expected to work a minimum of 10 days per month from the office. Candidates should reside within approximately 35-50 miles of one of the following office locations: Madison, WI 53783 or Boston, MA 02110.
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Position Compensation Range:

$111,000.00 - $189,000.00

Pay Rate Type:

Salary

Compensation may vary based on the job level and your geographic work location. Relocation support is offered for eligible candidates.

Responsibilities:

  • Performs catastrophe modeling analyses using catastrophe modeling software for the assessment of data input, model set-up, model execution, result extraction and loss analytics.
  • Communicates key model fundamentals including but not limited to Hazard, Vulnerability and Financial model components to peers and other functions.
  • Develops analytical tools, reports, and data to understand the impacts of natural disasters to the enterprise's business, including applying a variety of geospatial analysis techniques to analysis projects.
  • Explore natural hazard data to incorporate into the catastrophe exposure dashboard and into product, pricing and underwriting.
  • Assists preparing rate filing and DOI object response.
  • Develops automation process for monitoring catastrophe peril events in the United States daily and identifying the potential impact on the Enterprise business.
  • Evaluates catastrophe management software and models and exploring industry best practices and business strategies in earth science technologies.
  • partners, and to assist fellow catastrophe risk management team members to provide the catastrophe related insights and recommendation.
  • Participates in the selection of research tools and technologies, design of a common research process, and brainstorming new opportunities and methodologies related to earth science.
  • Researches and maintains awareness of industry best practices and business strategies.
  • Proactively brings in new and innovative ideas and approaches to develop business. May be requested to complete other assignments or participate in projects based upon skills, achievements, or experience.
  • May be requested to complete other assignments or participate in projects based upon skills, achievements, or experience.

Specialized Knowledge, Skills, and Education Requirements

  • 3-5+ years of experience preferred.
  • Your experience with programming languages (like R or Python) would be helpful, along with strong analytical skills.
  • Demonstrated experience providing customer-driven solutions, support, or service.
  • Solid experience with Catastrophe management software and catastrophe peril models. 
  • Proficient knowledge and understanding of natural catastrophe risk and it's application to the insurance space and catastrophe modeling.  
  • Proficiency in programming languages suitable for database access, scripting, and statistical analysis.
  • Solid understanding of geospatial software tools and data.
  • Ability to work as part of a team and to communicate effectively.
  • Demonstrated experience using large amounts of structured, semi structured, and unstructured data.
  • Demonstrated experience making independent decisions and in project management methodologies, practices, techniques.
  • Solid knowledge with managing data to scale using data summarization, query and analysis software and tools.
  • Up to 10%

Additional Information
  • To ensure a strong start, all employees participate in our New Employee Orientation during their first week.  This experience is held in person at our Madison, WI Headquarters or one of our AmFam core locations to help you connect with our mission, meet key team members and build relationships that support your growth.  At times, sessions may be delivered virtually based on scheduling and availability. 
  • Offer to selected candidate will be made contingent on the results of applicable background checks
  • Offer to selected candidate is contingent on signing a non-disclosure agreement for proprietary information, trade secrets, and inventions
  • Sponsorship will not be considered for this position unless specified in the posting

We provide benefits that support your physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing. You will have access to comprehensive medical, dental, vision and wellbeing benefits that enable you to take care of your health. We also offer a competitive 401(k) contribution, a pension plan, an annual incentive, 9 paid holidays and a paid time off program (23 days accrued annually for full-time employees). In addition, our student loan repayment program and paid-family leave are available to support our employees and their families. Interns and contingent workers are not eligible for American Family Insurance Group benefits.

We are an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws pertaining to non-discrimination, non-harassment and equal opportunity. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

American Family Insurance is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please email [email protected] to request a reasonable accommodation.

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Skills Required

  • 3-5+ years of relevant experience
  • Experience with programming languages such as R or Python
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Experience providing customer-driven solutions, support, or service
  • Experience with catastrophe management software and catastrophe peril models
  • Knowledge of natural catastrophe risk, catastrophe modeling, and its application to insurance
  • Proficiency in programming languages suitable for database access, scripting, and statistical analysis
  • Understanding of geospatial software tools and data
  • Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively
  • Experience working with structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data at scale
  • Experience making independent decisions and using project management methodologies, practices, and techniques
  • Knowledge of data summarization, querying, and analysis tools
  • Residence within approximately 35-50 miles of Madison, Wisconsin or Boston, Massachusetts, with hybrid office attendance of at least 10 days per month

American Family Insurance Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about American Family Insurance and has not been reviewed or approved by American Family Insurance.

  • Pay Growth & Progression — Compensation has seen multiple increases, including a higher internal minimum hourly wage effective 2025 for many customer‑facing and claims roles. These moves indicate continued investment to raise the pay floor and improve total rewards competitiveness.
  • Retirement Support — The total package includes a 401(k) with company match alongside a company‑funded cash‑balance pension, strengthening long‑term financial security. This combination is positioned as a standout element within the overall benefits mix.
  • Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave was expanded in 2025 for birthing parents and for all parents, including adoptive and foster. Caregiver leave adds further family support within the leave portfolio.

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The Company
HQ: Madison, WI
16,528 Employees
Year Founded: 1927

What We Do

For more than 85 years, American Family Insurance has built its reputation on sound principles. We strive to provide you industry-leading service, exceptional claims experience and products that build long-term relationships. This is accomplished by treating policyholders fairly in a helpful and caring way and making it easy and convenient to work with us. We know our customers like family. American Family Insurance thrives by conducting its business in accordance with the highest ethical standards and the law at all times. Integrity is part of our culture and always has been. The reputation we enjoy and trust-based relationships we have built with our customers are determined by the example set by management and the character and good judgment exercised at all levels of our organization. It’s a way of doing business that our customers have come to expect from us and a standard that we continue to live up to.

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