Madhusmita Sahoo
Mumbai
Summary
Catastrophe modeller with 14 years of expertise in insurance and reinsurance sectors, specializing in property, marine, energy, offshore, retro, and terror lines. Proven ability to lead and mentor teams, ensuring high-quality and accurate modelling outputs. Collaborates effectively with stakeholders and brokers to address risk assessment inquiries and facilitate informed business decisions.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Vice President, Catastrophe Modelling
Guy carpenter, Marsh McLennan
01.2016 - Current
- Assisted a team of 9 catastrophe modellers in India across various locations.
- Reviewed modelling deliverables for accuracy and adherence to industry standards before sharing with stakeholders.
- Supported global specialty team by managing interactions with around 10 global stakeholders.
- Coordinated vendor model support and resolved queries to assist in client delivery for large clients.
- Collaborated with internal stakeholders and brokers to clarify assumptions and address modelling issues.
- Helped in RFP discussions and new business communications for onboarding and renewals.
- Promoted collaboration with global teams on ad-hoc queries and process improvements.
- Guided entry to mid level team members in work assignments and performance development.
- Participated in global modernisation programme to support standardisation and tool development.
Team Lead (Property & Energy Catastrophe Modelling)
AIG
10.2013 - 11.2014
- Assisted property and energy catastrophe modelling teams to deliver assignments within deadlines.
- Provided analysis support to enhance execution quality across projects.
- Coordinated quarterly roll-up processes with portfolio stakeholders to streamline reporting.
Catastrophe Analyst
RR Donnelley – Chubb Insurance
04.2011 - 10.2013
- Analysed data using RMS and AIR/Verisk platforms, providing insights for informed decision-making.
- Interpreted risk assessment results for underwriters, resolving queries to streamline underwriting process.
- Modelled accounts for property energy and terror lines, enhancing accuracy of risk assessments.
Education
Associate in Risk Management -
The Institutes
USA01-2025
MBA - Finance and Marketing
Annamalai University
Chennai, TN01-2010
Master of Arts - Economics
Ravenshaw University
Cuttack, OR01-2008
Skills
- Stakeholder management
- Team leadership
- Quality governance
- Reporting and communication
- RMS and Verisk expertise
- Catastrophe risk assessment
- Advanced Excel proficiency
- SQL skills
- Client management
- Process improvement
- Stakeholder engagement
Core Expertise
- RMS / Moodys
- AIR / Verisk
- Advanced Excel
- SQL
- RQE
Certification
- Associate in Risk Management (ARM)
- Chartered in Property and Casualty Underwritings(CPCU) - 7 papers cleared
Accomplishments
- Received Quarterly Leadership Excellence Award
- Recieved Annual award for delivery excellence
- Recived CEO choice award
- Recived multiple star of the month awards
Timeline
Vice President, Catastrophe Modelling
Guy carpenter, Marsh McLennan
01.2016 - Current
Team Lead (Property & Energy Catastrophe Modelling)
AIG
10.2013 - 11.2014
Catastrophe Analyst
RR Donnelley – Chubb Insurance
04.2011 - 10.2013
Associate in Risk Management -
The Institutes
MBA - Finance and Marketing
Annamalai University
Master of Arts - Economics
Ravenshaw University