Catastrophe Research & Development Intern

Howden•Edina, MN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This internship focuses on applying business analytics, ML/AI, and creative data visualization to tackle complex problems for clients and the insurance industry. You will learn about risk mitigation solutions and perform real work for Howden Re's current and prospective clients. Reinsurance is essentially insurance for insurers, and working with the team, you will help insurance companies protect their futures and the people they insure. The Howden Re Decision Support Team (Modeling and Analytics) is industry-leading in facilitating catastrophe reinsurance placements and is integrated into client operations. Howden Re utilizes cutting-edge technology in a collaborative environment, aiming to develop solutions and present ideas that align with clients' goals for profitable growth.

Requirements

Actively pursuing a Bachelor's degree or advanced degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, Meteorology, or similar analytical/science major.
GPA of 3.0+
High achieving academic record in program major and summer internships or other work experience.
Proficient in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Ability to work independently or within a team based on work demands.
Close attention to detail.
Keen ability to organize.
Legally authorized to work in the US.

Nice To Haves

Clear communication of thoughts and ideas both in writing and in person.
Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously in a client service, deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

Assist in analysis projects under the guidance of senior catastrophe modelers.
Gather, organize, and review data relevant to catastrophe model validation.
Perform analyses to extract data sets that can be used to calculate the client's risk exposure.
Assist senior R&D team members in preparing and formatting summaries, presentations, and reports to convey potential risk and loss results for clients.
Research and summarize industry publications and scientific papers of specific or regional perils to provide additional sources of information for analyses and client reports.