Head of Catastrophic Event Response

Overview

Description

The role focuses on leading Willis / Willis Re’s catastrophe event response capability, with responsibilities spanning strategy, operational delivery, external engagement, and internal coordination. The candidate will oversee a team of event analysts, set activation protocols post-event, and coordinate with clients and partners.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

The Requirements

Desired Attributes

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-$130,000.00 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) :

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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