Senior Catastrophe Analyst

ACE INA is the U.S.-based division of the ACE Group of Companies, which providesinsurance and reinsurance for a diverse group of clients around the world.Through subsidiaries of the ACE Group of Companies, ACE INA offers a broad arrayof sophisticated property, casualty, accident and health, and financialproducts, and risk management services to corporate and consumer clients across the U.S.ACE is dedicated to recruiting and developing talented individuals with the knowledge, ability and desire for success. With our strong capital base, financial stability, diversified earnings stream and multinational operating platform, we offer an excellent opportunity for your future growth and development.Details of this great opportunity follow:Senior Catastrophe AnalystThe main duties of this position include but are not limited to: Manage and coordinate data collection and analyses across ACE operating units for internal aggregation purposes and for reinsurance renewals. Perform modeling and analysis of ACE Group risk exposures across multiple line of business. Produce detailed catastrophe reports for senior management. Develop and utilize existing data mining tools to monitor data quality and modeled loss characteristics Work with regional catastrophe managers to ensure consistency of Group data standards and practices across operating units. Manage global cat management communication process through conference calls, web postings, and cat management meetings. The ideal candidate would possess the following skill set: Strong verbal and written communication skills Strong quantitative ability with skill in manipulating and interpreting large quantities of data. Ability to effectively summarize and communicate analysis results to the organization with accuracy and attention to detail. Interest in developing applications to mine and analyze data. Desire to work in a team environment. Capable of meeting tight deadlines and working long hours and weekends as necessary. Strong skills in database and spreadsheet programs (Access, SQL, Excel). Familiarity with catastrophe modeling, including the RMS or AIR vendor models. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Bachelor’s degree in a technical/quantitative analysis field required, graduate degree strongly preferredACE Limited (NYSE: ACE), the Bermuda-based holding company of the ACE Group of Companies, is one of the worlds leading insurance and reinsurance organizations, with 2006 gross premiums written of $17.4 billion and net premiums written of $12.0 billion. The companys book value per ordinary share was $42.03 at the end of 2006, up from $34.81 the year before, and our investment income in 2006 was up 27 percent from the previous year to $1.6 billion. The ACE Group provides a diversified range of products and services to clients through operations in more than 50 countries around the world, and has the authority to conduct business in over 140 countries. Additionally, ACE is an S&P® 500 component company, listed sixth in Business Weeks® Top 50 companies.ACE offers a competitive salary plus cash bonus, equity opportunities and comprehensive benefits package including life, health and dental, vision, a generous retirement savings plan with $1 per $1 company match, disability coverage, stock purchase plan, flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, and business casual dress.Sound like the right job for you? If you would like additional information about ACE INA, please visit our website at http://www.aceusa.comACE INA is an equal opportunity employer and our employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, disability, handicap, marital status or any other status or condition protected by Federal and/or State laws, except where bona fide occupational qualificationsapply.In order to be considered an applicant for employment with ACE, all applicants must go to ACEs website at www.ace-ina.com to apply for the position(s) of interest and complete an online application (found under Careers at ACE in the upper right hand corner of the homepage). If you do not complete the onlineapplication, you will not be considered an applicant in accordance with ACEs policy.