Catastrophe Risk Portfolio Manager
Hippo Insurance, Bedminster, NJ, United States
Catastrophe Risk Portfolio Manager
Location:
Austin, TX / Bedminster, NJ
Reporting to:
Director, Risk Analytics
About Hippo:
Hippo Holdings consists of national property and casualty insurance companies—including Spinnaker Insurance Company and subsidiaries—rated A- (VIII) by A.M. Best. Enabled by technology, Hippo brings products to market through diversified offerings sourced from owned and third‑party programs on admitted and surplus lines. We partner with innovative market leaders across personal, commercial, specialty, traditional, and non‑standard opportunities.
About You:
We are looking for a Catastrophe Risk Portfolio Manager who will primarily manage the portfolio risk of our Spinnaker Insurance carrier. You will collaborate with Program Management, Actuarial, Finance, Reinsurance, Enterprise Risk, and external Reinsurance Broker partners to develop catastrophe risk analyses and insights.
What You’ll Do
Independently complete and review all aspects of periodic portfolio catastrophe modeling:
Exposure data preparation and reconciliation
Performing accumulation, deterministic, and probabilistic modeling of the exposures
Peer‑reviewing, interpreting, and presenting modeling results
Perform standalone and marginal impact analyses to assist with new program opportunities
Support active catastrophe event response activities
Automate processes and workflows to deliver efficiency gains
Assist in developing Hippo Enterprise internal and external catastrophe modeling views of risk
Assist in the development, communication, and implementation of risk tolerances and limits across Spinnaker business
Serve as the internal subject matter expert on catastrophe risk, answering questions from Spinnaker stakeholders
Participate in and assist reinsurance submissions
Provide ad‑hoc catastrophe modeling support for Program Management, Actuarial, Finance, Reinsurance, and Enterprise Risk departments
Support the Director of Risk Analytics in ad‑hoc Hippo enterprise tasks
Attend catastrophe modeling conferences, understand recent events and model changes, and communicate updates to stakeholders
Must Haves
Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics, Actuarial Science, Finance, or a quantitative field
2+ years of catastrophe modeling experience
Strong analytical skills supporting data‑driven decisions
Strong MS Office Suite skills, especially Excel, and fluent Microsoft SQL written communication
Strong communication and relationship‑building skills
Organizational skills and the ability to work independently and in teams
Nice to Haves
Property insurance experience
Understanding of reinsurance structures and concepts
Actuarial credentials or experience
Earth science or meteorological credentials or experience
Enterprise Risk Management software experience such as TigerEye, MetaRisk, or ReMetrica
Benefits & Perks
Healthy Hippos Benefits
– Multiple medical plans, 100% employer‑covered dental & vision plans, 401(k) retirement plan, short & long‑term disability, employer‑paid life insurance, flexible spending accounts, and an Employee Assistance Program
Equity – Eligible for equity compensation
Training and Career Growth – Training and internal career growth opportunities
Flexible Time Off – Recharge as needed
Little Hippos Program – 12 weeks parental leave for primary and secondary caregivers
Hippo Habitat – Snacks and drinks available for onsite employees
Base Pay Range (Bedminster, NJ)
$100,000 – $150,000. Exact compensation may vary based on experience, education, location, and business needs.
Hippo is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse team culture. Applicants are considered based on qualifications without regard to disability or accommodation needs. Reasonable accommodations during the application process are available upon request.
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Austin, TX / Bedminster, NJ
Reporting to:
Director, Risk Analytics
About Hippo:
Hippo Holdings consists of national property and casualty insurance companies—including Spinnaker Insurance Company and subsidiaries—rated A- (VIII) by A.M. Best. Enabled by technology, Hippo brings products to market through diversified offerings sourced from owned and third‑party programs on admitted and surplus lines. We partner with innovative market leaders across personal, commercial, specialty, traditional, and non‑standard opportunities.
About You:
We are looking for a Catastrophe Risk Portfolio Manager who will primarily manage the portfolio risk of our Spinnaker Insurance carrier. You will collaborate with Program Management, Actuarial, Finance, Reinsurance, Enterprise Risk, and external Reinsurance Broker partners to develop catastrophe risk analyses and insights.
What You’ll Do
Independently complete and review all aspects of periodic portfolio catastrophe modeling:
Exposure data preparation and reconciliation
Performing accumulation, deterministic, and probabilistic modeling of the exposures
Peer‑reviewing, interpreting, and presenting modeling results
Perform standalone and marginal impact analyses to assist with new program opportunities
Support active catastrophe event response activities
Automate processes and workflows to deliver efficiency gains
Assist in developing Hippo Enterprise internal and external catastrophe modeling views of risk
Assist in the development, communication, and implementation of risk tolerances and limits across Spinnaker business
Serve as the internal subject matter expert on catastrophe risk, answering questions from Spinnaker stakeholders
Participate in and assist reinsurance submissions
Provide ad‑hoc catastrophe modeling support for Program Management, Actuarial, Finance, Reinsurance, and Enterprise Risk departments
Support the Director of Risk Analytics in ad‑hoc Hippo enterprise tasks
Attend catastrophe modeling conferences, understand recent events and model changes, and communicate updates to stakeholders
Must Haves
Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics, Actuarial Science, Finance, or a quantitative field
2+ years of catastrophe modeling experience
Strong analytical skills supporting data‑driven decisions
Strong MS Office Suite skills, especially Excel, and fluent Microsoft SQL written communication
Strong communication and relationship‑building skills
Organizational skills and the ability to work independently and in teams
Nice to Haves
Property insurance experience
Understanding of reinsurance structures and concepts
Actuarial credentials or experience
Earth science or meteorological credentials or experience
Enterprise Risk Management software experience such as TigerEye, MetaRisk, or ReMetrica
Benefits & Perks
Healthy Hippos Benefits
– Multiple medical plans, 100% employer‑covered dental & vision plans, 401(k) retirement plan, short & long‑term disability, employer‑paid life insurance, flexible spending accounts, and an Employee Assistance Program
Equity – Eligible for equity compensation
Training and Career Growth – Training and internal career growth opportunities
Flexible Time Off – Recharge as needed
Little Hippos Program – 12 weeks parental leave for primary and secondary caregivers
Hippo Habitat – Snacks and drinks available for onsite employees
Base Pay Range (Bedminster, NJ)
$100,000 – $150,000. Exact compensation may vary based on experience, education, location, and business needs.
Hippo is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse team culture. Applicants are considered based on qualifications without regard to disability or accommodation needs. Reasonable accommodations during the application process are available upon request.
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