Catastrophe Advisory Co-op

Marsh McLennan

. Assess the impact of earthquakes, floods, wildfires, hurricanes, and other hazard scenarios on insurers’ property damage and financial losses .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeUnited StatesEntry Level💰 $30 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on catastrophe risk management and data analysis. Proficient in data management and communication, capable of leading projects and collaborating effectively with stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Data Management SkillsCatastrophe Risk ManagementAnalytical SkillsCommunication SkillsProject Management

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Hard Skills

Data AnalysisPredictive ModelingStatistical AnalysisFinancial AnalysisMathematicsOperations ResearchComputer ScienceEngineeringEconomicsMeteorology

Soft Skills

CuriosityProactive MindsetTeam-OrientedInterpersonal SkillsAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft PowerPoint

Industry Keywords

Catastrophe ModelingReinsuranceRisk AssessmentNatural DisastersInsurance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assess the impact of earthquakes, floods, wildfires, hurricanes, and other hazard scenarios on insurers’ property damage and financial losses
Collaborate on catastrophe risk management, underwriting support, live event impacts, and reinsurance decision-making
Organize and validate client data, load data into predictive models, run models, and share insights with senior colleagues
Compile narratives to help clients understand their degree of risk
Perform calculations and draw conclusions from client data to assess modeled outcomes in support of reinsurance transactions
Manage catastrophe modeling projects from inception to completion
Develop region-based or peril-based catastrophe risk management knowledge through research or experience
Participate in internal initiatives and provide ideas and feedback
Establish and maintain relationships with colleagues and stakeholders

Requirements

What you’ll need

Progress towards a Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative or natural sciences field such as applied mathematics, statistics, engineering, operations research, finance, economics, data science, computer science, or meteorology, or demonstrated ability to learn new software and analytical concepts quickly
Expected graduation date of December 2027 or May 2028 is preferred
Strong academic record
Curiosity and proactive mindset
Ability to lead internal initiatives and research projects to completion
Robust data management skills, including manipulating, interpreting, and extrapolating complex data
Superior communication and presentation skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and attention to detail with financial aptitude
Collaborative, team-oriented mindset and effective interpersonal skills
Microsoft Office skills, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Capacity to progress multiple projects simultaneously
Legal work authorization to work in the U.S. on a permanent and ongoing basis without sponsorship now or in the future

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work with remote flexibility and office collaboration
Professional development opportunities
Training program covering vendor models, insurance, reinsurance, project management, and public speaking
Supportive leaders and collaborative, inclusive culture
Career opportunities
Benefits and rewards to enhance well-being