Michael Barkhausen
About Michael Barkhausen
Michael Barkhausen is the Head of Catastrophe Analytics for Australia & New Zealand at Gallagher Re, with over two decades of experience in risk analysis and catastrophe analytics.
Current Positions at Gallagher Re and Willis Re
Michael Barkhausen currently serves as the Head of Catastrophe Analytics for Australia & New Zealand at Gallagher Re. He has been with the company since November 2021. Concurrently, he holds the same title at Willis Re in Sydney, Australia. Barkhausen's role focuses on catastrophe analytics, leveraging his extensive experience to analyze and mitigate risks associated with natural catastrophes in the region.
Previous Experience at Aon Benfield
From 2006 to 2012, Michael Barkhausen worked as a Senior Risk Analyst at Aon Benfield in Sydney, Australia. During his six-year tenure, he contributed significantly to the company's risk assessment and mitigation strategies. His role involved in-depth risk analysis, helping clients to understand and manage their exposure to various risks.
Career at Employers Reinsurance Corporation
Before his time at Aon Benfield, Barkhausen spent four years as a Senior Risk Specialist at Employers Reinsurance Corporation from 2002 to 2006 in Sydney, Australia. In this role, he focused on risk assessment and management, further refining his expertise in the field of catastrophe analytics.
Early Career in Munich, Germany
Michael Barkhausen's career began in Munich, Germany, where he worked as a Risk & Exposure Analyst at GE Frankona Re from 1998 to 2002. Prior to that, he spent five months as an Analyst at Bavaria Re in 1997. These early roles provided him with foundational experience in risk and exposure analysis, setting the stage for his future roles in the industry.
Expertise in Risk Analysis and Catastrophe Analytics
With over two decades of experience, Michael Barkhausen is highly skilled in risk analysis and catastrophe analytics. His extensive international career has seen him hold senior roles at leading reinsurance companies in both Munich, Germany, and Sydney, Australia. Barkhausen's expertise lies in analyzing and mitigating risks associated with natural catastrophes, making him a valuable asset in the reinsurance industry.