KatRisk, a catastrophe risk modelling company that provides analytics and insights to support the insurance and reinsurance sectors, has appointed Eric Robinson as its new Vice President of Research and Development.
Robinson joins KatRisk with extensive experience in statistical modelling, data analytics, atmospheric science and catastrophe risk modelling. His career has focused on developing and improving risk models that help insurers better understand natural catastrophe exposures.
In his new role at KatRisk, Robinson will support the company’s research and development activities, drawing on more than a decade of experience across catastrophe modelling, insurance analytics and scientific research.
Before joining KatRisk, Robinson spent more than five years at Aon, where he held senior positions within Impact Forecasting, Aon’s catastrophe modelling business.
As Managing Director, he was responsible for the strategic direction of research activities across US catastrophe modelling offerings, including severe convective storm, earthquake, flood, storm surge and tropical cyclone models.
Previously, as Director, he led global research teams focused on severe convective storm and wildfire modelling, while contributing to the development of modelling standards and research processes.
Prior to Aon, Robinson spent more than eight years at AIR Worldwide, where he held a range of scientific and leadership roles, including Principal Scientist. During his time at AIR Worldwide, he contributed to the development of catastrophe risk models covering severe convective storm and extratropical cyclone risks across multiple regions, including the US, Canada, Europe and Australia.
Robinson’s background in catastrophe modelling, climate-related risk and research leadership will support the company’s continued focus on developing risk analytics solutions for the insurance industry.
