Susan K. Smith
22 Idle Acres
Summary
Performance-driven strategic thinker, problem solver, and leader with Twenty-plus years of experience aligning systems with business requirements and policies. Passionate in start-ups, applying excellent organization and communication skills to manage and lead pricing and portfolio management teams.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head of Cat Modeling
Group Ark Insurance Holdings Ltd.
01.2022 - 07.2024
- Established and optimized a high-performing modeling team in Bermuda, ensuring efficient operations and successful project outcomes.
- Spearheaded the integration of Risk Modeler, collaborating with RMS, London IT, and our internal pricing development team to ensure full modeling implementation in Bermuda, resulting in streamlined processes and improved automation.
- Established modeling guidelines and led the training of new team members.
- Managed multiple high-priority projects such as RMS contract negotiations, BMA reporting, documentation, internal audits, and extensive remodeling efforts.
- Oversaw temporary staffing arrangements, including securing work permits and managing schedules.
- Successfully managed high-volume renewal seasons, consistently meeting underwriting deadlines.
Vice President - Catastrophe Modeling
Hamilton Insurance Group
03.2013 - 12.2021
- Hired and trained staff on best practices, providing modeling support for Bermuda D&F, Property Treaty, Specialty Underwriting, and London and US entities.
- Coordinate with IT, ensuring modeling systems and in-house propriety modeling and tools are updated, expanded, and running efficiently.
- Worked with Data Scientists. Created workflow efficiencies by manipulating data using SQL, Excel, and Jupyter Notebooks.
- Evaluated and communicated catastrophe model updates for underwriters to understand pricing changes better.
- Ensure portfolio roll-ups are maintained and updated for groups across Bermuda, the US, and London.
- Assist with preparing data for Reinsurance outwards.
- Set up and ran a rotational summer internship program since 2015.
- Member of Hamilton Re's Diversity and Inclusion Forum
Senior Catastrophe Risk Analyst
Hamilton Insurance Group AKA SAC RE
10.2012 - 03.2014
- Assisted with setting up SAC RE workflows. Working closely with the CRO to set up and integrate the modeling framework with underwriting systems.
- Worked closely with IT to install and set up AIR and RMS software for all modelers, integrating with internal pricing systems.
- Performed daily pricing of Reinsurance and Property Insurance deals for Underwriters.
- Provided reporting to Senior Management.
Senior Risk Analyst
Montpelier Reinsurance Ltd.
12.2008 - 09.2012
- Supported Treaty and Specialty Underwriting departments by providing detailed risk analysis using 3rd party catastrophe modeling software and Montpelier's Proprietary models.
- Maintained Catrader's US Treaty Portfolio and Crop Portfolio, utilizing them for benchmarking and providing quarterly exposure reports.
- Assisted in producing quarterly EDM of Direct and Facultative business for outward Reinsurance purposes.
Modeler/Senior Assistant Underwriter
Montpelier Reinsurance Ltd.
04.2004 - 11.2008
- Supported US Treaty and Direct and Facultative Underwriting departments providing analysis of cat exposed submissions using 3rd party and in-house modeling software.
Senior Assistant Underwriter
Montpelier Reinsurance Ltd.
03.2002 - 05.2004
Assistant Underwriter
Starr Excess International Ltd.
10.2000 - 03.2002
Underwriting Assistant
Starr Excess International Ltd.
03.1999 - 10.2000
Underwriting Assistant
Glencoe Insurance Ltd.
08.1996 - 02.1999
Education
Bachelor of Science - Developmental And Child Psychology
Pine Manor College
Chestnut Hill, MA05.1995
Skills
- Teamwork
- Flexible & Adaptable
- Detail-oriented
- Complex Problem Solving
- Project Management
- Staff Management
- Extensive knowledge of RMS and AIR
- MS Office Suite and SQL
Affiliations
- Women in Reinsurance of Bermuda (WiRe) - Member and Director - Assisted with the set-up of WiRe Ltd. in providing a platform for the professional development of women in the field of Reinsurance.
- Royal Bermuda Yacht Club (RBYC) - Membership Committee
Certification
ARE - Associate in Reinsurance
Timeline
Head of Cat Modeling
Group Ark Insurance Holdings Ltd.
01.2022 - 07.2024
Vice President - Catastrophe Modeling
Hamilton Insurance Group
03.2013 - 12.2021
Senior Catastrophe Risk Analyst
Hamilton Insurance Group AKA SAC RE
10.2012 - 03.2014
Senior Risk Analyst
Montpelier Reinsurance Ltd.
12.2008 - 09.2012
Modeler/Senior Assistant Underwriter
Montpelier Reinsurance Ltd.
04.2004 - 11.2008
Senior Assistant Underwriter
Montpelier Reinsurance Ltd.
03.2002 - 05.2004
Assistant Underwriter
Starr Excess International Ltd.
10.2000 - 03.2002
Underwriting Assistant
Starr Excess International Ltd.
03.1999 - 10.2000
Underwriting Assistant
Glencoe Insurance Ltd.
08.1996 - 02.1999
Bachelor of Science - Developmental And Child Psychology
Pine Manor College
ARE - Associate in Reinsurance
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