Catastrophe & Exposure Manager

At Argo Group, we're transforming how specialty insurance organizations understand, quantify, and manage risk. We're seeking a highly analytical and forward-thinking Catastrophe & Exposure Manager to join our growing team and play a critical role in guiding underwriting strategy, portfolio optimization, and enterprise risk management.

This is an opportunity to move beyond traditional catastrophe modeling and become a strategic business partner who influences underwriting decisions, reinsurance strategy, and executive-level portfolio management. If you're passionate about leveraging data, technology, and analytics to solve complex risk challenges, we want to hear from you.

As the Catastrophe & Exposure Manager, you will lead the organization's catastrophe modeling and exposure management efforts across Property, Marine, and Energy portfolios. Your expertise will directly impact business performance by helping underwriters, executives, and risk leaders make informed decisions in an increasingly complex risk environment.

You will serve as a trusted advisor across the organization, delivering meaningful insights, advancing modeling capabilities, strengthening exposure data quality, and driving innovation through automation and technology.

• Own catastrophe modeling and exposure management processes across multiple commercial insurance portfolios.
• Deliver accurate, timely, and actionable analytics that support underwriting, portfolio management, capital allocation, and catastrophe response activities.
• Continuously refine and enhance the organization's View of Risk framework and catastrophe management strategy.

• Partner closely with underwriting, actuarial, reinsurance, and executive leadership teams to evaluate portfolio risk and growth opportunities.
• Provide account-level, class-level, and enterprise-level exposure insights that influence business planning and risk selection.
• Support reinsurance purchasing decisions through advanced portfolio and accumulation analysis.

• Lead modernization efforts across catastrophe modeling platforms and exposure management workflows.
• Develop and implement automation solutions that improve efficiency, data quality, and reporting capabilities.
• Identify opportunities to leverage emerging technologies, advanced analytics, and visualization tools to enhance business insights.

• Establish and maintain robust exposure data standards, modeling governance, and documentation practices.
• Ensure consistency, accuracy, and transparency across catastrophe modeling processes and outputs.
• Oversee third-party data and modeling vendors while maintaining strong quality assurance controls.

• Manage and mentor external modeling resources and outsourcing partners.
• Monitor performance, ensure adherence to internal standards, and promote continuous improvement.
• Deliver executive reporting, regulatory submissions, event-loss analyses, and enterprise portfolio rollups.

• 5+ years of catastrophe modeling and exposure management experience within commercial insurance, reinsurance, or consulting environments.
• Significant experience supporting Property portfolios, with exposure to Marine and Energy lines highly valued.
• Advanced expertise with catastrophe modeling platforms, including AIR Touchstone (strongly preferred).
• Strong understanding of catastrophe model theory, exposure management practices, accumulation management, and portfolio analytics.

• Advanced proficiency in:
  • SQL
  • Excel
  • Power BI
  • VBA
  • Python and/or R
• Experience working with large-scale exposure datasets, relational databases, and data transformation processes.
• Proven success implementing automation, reporting enhancements, and technology-driven process improvements.

• Strong understanding of commercial insurance underwriting and outwards reinsurance structures.
• Ability to translate complex analytical findings into practical business recommendations.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills with experience partnering directly with underwriters and senior leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects, influence decision-making, and drive results in a collaborative environment.

• A highly visible role with direct impact on underwriting, portfolio strategy, and enterprise risk management.
• Opportunities to shape the future direction of catastrophe analytics and exposure management at a leading specialty insurer.
• Exposure to executive leadership and strategic business initiatives.
• A collaborative culture that values innovation, expertise, and continuous learning.
• Competitive compensation, annual incentive opportunities, and comprehensive benefits.

At Argo, we believe collaboration drives innovation. Our employees work primarily in-office, fostering stronger partnerships, faster decision-making, and a connected culture that supports both professional growth and business success.

The expected base salary range for this position is $111,400 - $144,600, depending on experience, qualifications, and geographic location.

In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Argo Group's annual incentive program and comprehensive benefits package.

Join Argo Group and help shape how one of the industry's leading specialty insurers understands and manages catastrophe risk. If you're looking for a role where your expertise influences real business outcomes and drives strategic decision-making, we encourage you to apply.

At Argo, we value in-person collaboration as a vital part of our culture, which is why we ask our team members to be primarily in the office. This approach helps us work together effectively and create a supportive, connected environment for our team and clients alike.

The base salary range is $111,400 - $144,600 (based on experience and location). Additionally, this position is eligible for a bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable incentive plan. We're proud to offer a range of competitive and comprehensive benefits packages.