Catastrophe Risk Analyst

About the Role

The REACH Program is a 24-month structured learning and development program designed to equip upcoming and recent college graduates, as well as career changers, with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in reinsurance broking and risk management. The program start date is July 2027, with early starts possible 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.
• 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.
• Work towards attaining the ARe (Associate in Reinsurance) designation within 18 months.
• 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, including creating formulas, pivot tables, macros, conditional formatting, and statistical modeling.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Flexibility to travel to Rolling Meadows, IL, five (5) times for training (all travel expenses covered).
• Familiarity with SQL, VBA, or R is a plus.
• Previous internship or work experience in a related field is a plus.
• Knowledge of or curiosity about the reinsurance broking and risk management industry is a plus.

Other Details

• This is a paid program, with all hours spent in training being paid.
• Direct access to the Executive Team, mentors, trainers, and colleagues.