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 to excel in reinsurance broking and risk management. The program starts in July 2027, with potential for early starts. This is a full-time, hybrid role.

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 solutions for risk challenges.
• Participate in web-based and in-person seminars to expand industry knowledge.
• Work towards attaining your ARe (Associate in Reinsurance) designation within 18 months of hire.
• 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 keen attention to detail.
• Flexibility to travel to Rolling Meadows, IL, five (5) times for training (travel expenses covered).
• 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.

Qualifications

• Ability to effectively engage with clients and colleagues.
• Ability to uncover insights and develop potential solutions.
• Ability to protect policyholders.
• Ability to maintain strong financial positions.
• Ability to transform advanced insights into strategies.
• Ability to drive performance.
• Ability to shape the future of reinsurance.
• Ability to protect businesses.
• Ability to deliver meaningful impact through innovative thinking.
• Ability to take ownership of your career.
• Ability to collaborate with driven and inquisitive individuals.
• Ability to make confident, data-driven decisions.

Compensation And Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Comprehensive benefits programs.
• Career development opportunities and ongoing learning.
• A collaborative, people-first culture with accessible leadership.
• The opportunity to do meaningful work with global reach and local impact.