She has over 10 years’ experience in CAT modelling, and prior to joining Miller to create its in-house CAT modelling function, Melissa began her career at another leading (re)insurance broker.  She advises clients on the impact of CAT losses on their risk transfer strategy, for multiple lines of business and across different countries. 

Melissa has extensive knowledge of the major vendor catastrophe models used in the market.  As (re)insurers use the outputs of CAT models in their underwriting decisions, Melissa’s team works with clients to understand their underlying exposure data and identify the key assumptions and drivers of modelled results, sharing that deep understanding with their counterparts in the market to ensure they are representing the risk as accurately and fairly as possible.

Melissa holds the CCRA (Certified Catastrophe Risk Analyst) accreditation, has a Master’s degree in Geophysical Hazards from University College London and a Bachelor’s degree in Geography from the University of Cambridge.

In her spare time, Melissa enjoys attending fitness classes, playing the piano and making clothes for friends and family.