Catastrophe Risk Resilience Specialist

Catastrophe Risk Resilience Specialist

The Regulatory Affairs division of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) has an exciting opportunity for a Catastrophe Risk Resilience Specialist. This position contributes to the delivery of the three-pillar strategy of the Catastrophe Modeling Center of Excellence (the Center) and the growth of the Center into the main advisory center on catastrophe, climate, and resilience issues for state insurance regulators. Provides tools and resources for assisting insurance commissioners in building a culture of resilience within their state. Tools and resources provided by the engagement team designed to advise insurance regulators in developing resilience solutions for departments of insurance, conducting applied research analysis for resilience risk assessment using various catastrophe risk model platforms where applicable, and proactively answering regulatory questions concerning resilience priorities. The NAIC is based in Kansas City, MO. This is a full-time remote position within the United States.

Responsibilities Include :

• Coordinates resilience initiatives, including funding acquisition, policy development, program design and implementation, and performance management, while also assisting with benefit-cost analyses and feasibility studies for mitigation efforts. Provides education and training on building codes, mitigation, and resilience funding, and engages technical experts to help states develop programs that enhance household and community resilience to natural catastrophes and climate risks.
• Conduct research to support state departments of insurance in developing and assessing the feasibility of resilience efforts, leveraging a range of resources including NAIC, state department, and industry data. Develop analytical tools such as Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to enhance research production and conduct in-depth analysis of the fiscal impact of climate risk on insurance risk transfer programs. Assists states in evaluating the projected and actual effects of mitigation programs on insurance markets and helps develop geographic implementation strategies based on risk-return methodologies and program effectiveness goals.
• Assists in developing communication, messaging, and educational tools to prepare a resilient industry workforce and policyholders for risk reduction and resilience activities. Collaborates with key stakeholders, the NAIC communication team, and State Department Public Information officers to create and maintain effective risk reduction and resilience messaging, including educational materials.

Management Responsibilities :

This position is responsible for the performance of a team of direct reports including P&C Insurance Specialists.

Minimum Education and / or Experience Required :

Master's degree in business or related field is required, as well as at least five (5) years of financial services experience with either a regulated entity who has a regional, national, and / or international presence or a governmental regulatory entity. This experience must include practical and technical knowledge about state, federal, and / or international financial services laws, rules, and regulations, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Preferred Experience :

Systems & Technology Requirements :

Microsoft Office Suite / 365

Travel :

This position requires regular, overnight travel in support of member meetings and events throughout the year. An ideal candidate must be able and willing to travel throughout the United States and Internationally, with such frequency as necessary to meet the needs of this position and the Association.

Compensation :

$105,000- $165,000, commensurate with education and experience.

Sponsorship :

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

The NAIC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants for all positions are considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, military or veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) is a member-focused, non-profit Association supporting state insurance commissioners, and their departments, to effectively regulate the insurance industry and protect consumers. Headquartered in Kansas City, New York, and Washington DC, our 150-year-old Association offers the coordination of expertise in policy and regulation among state departments, data and technology, financial regulatory support, training and education, and resources for ongoing collaboration among the states and jurisdictions.

Our member-driven Association supports the dynamic and diverse needs of state regulatory agencies and the consumers of insurance products and services. Through our ongoing commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, we believe our employees provide a wide range of experience and expertise to generate better ideas and solve complex problems consumers and our members face as insurance products and regulations evolve over time.

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