Catastrophe Risk Analyst

About the Role

Gallagher Re's REACH Program is a 24-month structured learning and development program designed to equip upcoming and recent college graduates, and career changers, with the skills and knowledge to excel in reinsurance broking and risk management. The program start date is July 2027, with potential for early starts based on business needs. This is a full-time role with a hybrid work schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with clients to audit, enhance, and model insurance company data sets.
• Explain model outputs and prepare written reports, communicating complex concepts effectively.
• Present analysis summaries to internal and external clients.
• Provide real-time event response and analysis of catastrophic events.
• Analyze vast data sets to uncover insights and develop potential risk solutions.
• Participate in web-based and in-person seminars to expand industry knowledge.
• Work towards attaining the ARe (Associate in Reinsurance) designation within 18 months of hire, along with other necessary licenses.
• Support clients in navigating challenges and finding coverage solutions.
• Assist clients during unexpected losses.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g., Business Analytics, Business Statistics, Data Science, Earth Science, Geography, Topography, Risk Management).
• Advanced Excel skills (formulas, pivot tables, macros, conditional formatting, statistical modeling).
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Flexibility to travel to Rolling Meadows, IL, five times for training (expenses covered).

Nice-to-Haves

• Computer programming skills (e.g., SQL, VBA, R).
• Previous internship or work experience in a related field.
• Knowledge of or curiosity about the reinsurance broking and risk management industry.