Catastrophe Risk Analyst

About the Role

Gallagher Re is seeking a Catastrophe Risk Analyst to join their REACH 2027 Program. This 24-month structured learning and development program is designed for upcoming and recent college graduates, as well as career changers, to build skills in reinsurance broking and risk management. The program starts in 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.
• 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 solutions for risk challenges.
• Participate in web-based and in-person seminars.
• Work towards attaining the ARe (Associate in Reinsurance) designation within 18 months and other necessary licenses.
• Support clients in navigating challenges and finding coverage solutions.
• Assist clients during unexpected losses to ensure business continuity.

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, including creating formulas, pivot tables, macros, conditional formatting, and statistical modeling.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Flexibility to travel to the home office in Rolling Meadows, IL, five (5) times for training (travel expenses covered).
• Computer programming skills such as SQL, VBA, R (nice-to-have).
• Previous internship or work experience in a related field (nice-to-have).
• Knowledge of or curiosity about the reinsurance broking and risk management industry (nice-to-have).

Qualifications

• Ability to gain direct access to the Executive Team and a network of mentors, trainers, and colleagues.
• Opportunity to explore new ideas, take ownership of career, and collaborate.