SageSure · 1 day ago
Director Catastrophe Risk Research & Development
Jersey City, NJ
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expSageSure is a leader in catastrophe-exposed property insurance, and they are seeking an experienced Director of Catastrophe Risk R&D to lead research and development efforts in natural hazard modeling and risk evaluation. This role involves defining the catastrophe risk research agenda and collaborating with various teams to enhance decision-support tools for risk management.
Commercial InsuranceFinancial ServicesInsuranceProperty Insurance
Responsibilities
Define and drive the catastrophe risk research agenda, including model evaluation, development of proprietary views of risk, and enhancement of decision-support tools for underwriting and portfolio risk management
Evaluate and customize third-party catastrophe models (e.g., Moody’s RMS, Verisk), and development of in-house modeling capabilities
Incorporate climate and emerging scientific insights into the catastrophe modeling framework, including scenario analysis and long-term risk outlooks
Leverage exposure, claims, hazard, and socioeconomic data to identify risk trends and inform product development and reinsurance strategy
Partner with underwriting, actuarial, reinsurance, and technology teams to ensure R&D outputs meet business needs
Translate technical findings into strategic insights for senior leadership and external partners
Mentor and grow a team of catastrophe risk research analysts, fostering innovation, scientific rigor, and professional development
Qualification
Required
Master's or PhD in Earth Science, Atmospheric Science, Civil/Structural Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, or a related quantitative field
10+ years of experience in catastrophe modeling, risk analytics, insurance/reinsurance, or related applied research fields
3+ years of experience in leading analytical and technical teams with responsibility for research strategy
Deep understanding of natural hazards (hurricanes, earthquakes, wildfires, floods, SCS) and their impacts on the built environment
Proficiency with catastrophe models (RMS, AIR, etc.) and their underlying assumptions
Experience with programming/data analysis tools (Python, R, SQL) and geospatial tools (GIS, QGIS, ArcGIS)
Strong background in probabilistic risk modeling, statistics, and simulation techniques
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex research programs
Exceptional communication skills, capable of conveying technical information to executive and non-technical audiences
Strategic thinker with a proactive and collaborative approach to problem-solving
Preferred
Experience in building and evaluating Hurricane/ Cyclone risk models, incorporating scientific insights into modeling frameworks
Prior experience in a senior cat modeling/R&D role within a global (re)insurer, broker, or model vendor
Benefits
Generous health benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Wellness allowance
Paid volunteer time off
A matching 401K plan
Company
SageSure
SageSure offers property and casualty insurance solutions tailored for homeowners in regions prone to natural catastrophes.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2023 (4)
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$900MKey Investors
Wintrust FinancialAres ManagementCitizens Bank
2025-07-11Debt Financing· $100M
2023-05-16Private Equity· $250M
2023-03-28Debt Financing· $50M
Leadership Team
Terrence McLean
Co-Founder, President, and CEO
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Colin Smith
Chief Operating Officer
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