Analytics

Using Data and Analytics to Make Informed Decisions

Platform mathematicians and actuaries deploy a systematic computational process of examining data to discover, interpret, and communicate meaningful patterns. It transforms raw statistics into actionable insights, empowering individuals and organizations to make informed, data-driven decisions.

Data-Driven Insight

Transform data into clarity and confidence – from understanding past performance to predicting outcomes and guiding smarter decisions.

Descriptive Analytics

Explains what happened in the past by summarizing historical data (e.g., analyzing the last 10 year loss history to look for patterns).

Diagnostic Analytics

Explains why something happened by digging deeper into the data to find the root cause or anomalies.

Predictive Analytics

Answers what is likely to happen next by utilizing historical data, statistical modeling, and machine learning to forecast future trends. This includes the assessment of natural catastrophe exposures to the review of historic loss to predict future losses.

Prescriptive Analytics

Recommends what action should be taken by testing various scenarios to find the best possible outcome for a given situation. This includes insurance program design and optimization.

Joe Seeger

Executive Vice President, Strategic Risks

Joe Beesack

Managing Director, Head of Analytics

Our Sectors

Construction & Development

⁠Advisory and placement for contractors, developers, design and engineering firms and project owners across Canada.

Real Assets

Deeply embedded expertise bridging construction and operational phases with a single cohesive risk strategy.

Natural Resources

Specialized solutions supporting Canada's evolving natural resources sector.

Industrials

Advisory and placement services spanning manufacturing, natural resources, environmental services, and transportation.

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Joe Seeger

Executive Vice President, Strategic Risks

With over 25 years of experience in risk management and insurance, Joe focuses on delivering comprehensive solutions in risk management, insurance program design, and oversight, including the strategic use of captive structures. His background includes leadership roles in globally recognized organizations, with expertise in claims management, enterprise risk management, and captive implementation. Joe is committed to helping organizations strengthen resilience through innovative risk strategies.

Joe Beesack

Managing Director, Head of Analytics

Joe is Managing Director, Head of Analytics at Platform with 30 years of experience in the insurance industry. He specializes in creating customized statistical models to quantify risk. His expertise in statistical modeling supports the development of solutions across financial risk, enterprise risk management, insurable risk and risk management. As part of the Platform team, Beesack leads the Analytics component for the Strategic Risks group with particular focus on loss forecasting, deductible optimization, risk modeling, captive assessment and feasibility studies. His area of specialization includes the development of computerized applications that reflect the complexities of sophisticated risk financing solutions embedding sound statistical methodologies to enhance the decision making process. Prior to joining Platform in September 2025, over his 30 year career, he led the national practices for three other global insurance brokerages risk analytics practices, bringing his expertise and consultative partnership across industries and international regions.