Shruti Poojary
About Shruti Poojary
Shruti Poojary is a Senior Catastrophe Risk Analyst at Gallagher Re in Ipswich, England, with extensive experience in catastrophe analytics and modeling.
Current Role at Gallagher Re
Shruti Poojary holds the position of Senior Catastrophe Risk Analyst at Gallagher Re, based in Ipswich, England, United Kingdom. In this role, she is responsible for leading the analysis of risks involved in client portfolios using a range of licensed vendor models and in-house applications. Her expertise extends to preparing detailed loss reports, managing multiple projects, and ensuring all deadlines are efficiently met. Additionally, she plays a significant role in training and mentoring new joiners, thereby contributing to the development of the team.
Previous Experience at Willis Towers Watson
Before her current role at Gallagher Re, Shruti Poojary spent several years at Willis Towers Watson, where she held various positions in the field of catastrophe modelling and analytics. She began her career there as a Trainee Associate in 2015. She quickly progressed to Associate, Senior Associate, and then Analyst (Specialist) within the catastrophe analytics team. During her tenure, she focused extensively on catastrophe modelling, managing projects, and extracting critical loss data for client reports. Her roles were instrumental in honing her expertise in risk assessment and catastrophe analytics.
Educational Background in Computer Science
Shruti Poojary completed her Master of Science (MS) in Computer Science at Mumbai University, Mumbai. Her education provided her with a strong foundation in the technical and analytical skills necessary for her career in catastrophe risk analysis. This background in computer science enables her to effectively utilize various modelling tools and geographical information systems in her risk analysis work.
Expertise in Risk Analysis Tools
In her professional roles, Shruti Poojary has demonstrated significant expertise in utilizing a variety of risk analysis tools and models. She is proficient in licensed vendor models such as RMS Risklink, AIR Touchstone, Katrisk, and RQE. Additionally, she uses in-house applications and GIS tools like Spatial Key and Arc GIS for visualizing client data. These tools play a crucial role in preparing loss reports and presenting valuable insights to clients.
Project Management and Training
Shruti Poojary has a proven track record of managing multiple projects with shorter turnaround times and ensuring deadlines are met. Beyond her analytical responsibilities, she is actively involved in training and mentoring new joiners in the catastrophe risk analysis process and the various models and tools used. Her leadership in training helps to build a knowledgeable and skilled team capable of delivering high-quality risk analysis services.