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Head of Catastrophic Event Response

Head of Catastrophic Event Response

Willis Towers Watson PlcLos Angeles, CA, US
7 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Head Of Catastrophic Event Response

The Role

Strategy and Leadership

  • Design and implement a best-in-class event response framework tailored to re / insurance client needs
  • Serve as the face of Willis / Willis Re's catastrophe event response internally and externally
  • Develop and lead a small, high-performing team of event analysts
  • Set protocols for activating response post-event, coordinating across broking, modelling, and research

Operational Delivery

  • Oversee the production of rapid event summary packs, client impact assessments, and market commentaries
  • Develop and operationalise a loss estimation framework, blending vendor models, proprietary analytics, and WRN input
  • Lead and author the Willis Natural Catastrophe Review, enhancing its reach, scientific rigour, and strategic influence

    • External Engagement

  • Represent Willis / Willis Re in client debriefs, industry panels, and media commentary following major events
  • Build strong relationships with cedents, reinsurers, regulators, and modelling partners
  • Support and feed the Willis Re View of Risk with event-derived insight and scenario testing
  • Partner with the WRN to integrate cutting-edge hazard and loss science into workflows

    • Internal Coordination

  • Coordinate with Cat Modelling, Broking, and Analytics teams to deliver aligned, multi-perspective outputs
  • Act as a central point of contact during live events and drive readiness for high-impact periods (e.g., hurricane season)

    • Note : Employment-based non-immigrant visa sponsorship and / or assistance is not offered for this specific job opportunity.

    The Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience in catastrophe risk, either in the (re)insurance industry, catastrophe modeling, hazard science or in a relevant government agency (e.g., NOAA)
  • Proven experience leading event response or catastrophe risk communications
  • Excellent written and verbal communicator, able to represent Willis Re publicly and credibly
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate complex risk to executive and non-technical audiences

    • Desired Attributes

  • Recognised presence in the re / insurance or nat cat science community
  • Experience working directly with clients / markets / external stakeholders on event analysis and broader trends
  • Strong understanding of vendor models (e.g., RMS, Verisk), open-source platforms, and model limitations
  • Skilled in synthesising research, data, and market dynamics into timely, client-ready insights
  • Experience working with academic partners, scientific advisory boards, or research networks a plus
  • Degree in natural science(s)

    • Compensation and Benefits

    Base salary range and benefits information for this position are being included in accordance with requirements of various state / local pay transparency legislation. Please note that salaries may vary for different individuals in the same role based on several factors, including but not limited to location of the role, individual competencies, education / professional certifications, qualifications / experience, performance in the role and potential for revenue generation (Producer roles only).

    Compensation

    The base salary compensation range being offered for this role is $100,000.00-$250,000.00 USD annually. This role is also eligible for an annual short-term incentive bonus.

    Company Benefits

    WTW provides a competitive benefit package which includes the following (eligibility requirements apply) :

  • Health and Welfare Benefits : Medical (including prescription coverage), Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Commuter Account, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Group Accident, Group Critical Illness, Life Insurance, AD&D, Group Legal, Identify Theft Protection, Wellbeing Program and Work / Life Resources (including Employee Assistance Program)
  • Leave Benefits : Paid Holidays, Annual Paid Time Off (includes state / local paid leave where required), Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Other Leaves (e.g., Bereavement, FMLA, ADA, Jury Duty, Military Leave, and Parental and Adoption Leave), Paid Time Off (only included for Washington roles)
  • Retirement Benefits : Qualified contributory pension plan (if eligible) and 401(k) plan with annual nonelective company contribution. Non-qualified retirement plans available to senior level colleagues who satisfy the plans' eligibility requirements.

    • Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

    EOE, including disability / vets

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