Catastrophe Advisory Intern, Summer 2027

Marsh McLennan

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

Posted 10/19/2026full-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, data manipulation, and financial analysis. Proficient in managing projects and collaborating effectively within teams while maintaining superior communication and presentation abilities.

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Catastrophe Risk ManagementData Manipulation and AnalysisMicrosoft SQLInsurance and Reinsurance KnowledgeProject Management

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Hard Skills

Data ScienceApplied MathematicsStatisticsFinancial AnalysisPredictive ModelingCalculationsResearchBasic CodingAttention to DetailProblem-Solving

Soft Skills

Superior CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsCollaborative MindsetTeam-OrientedLeadership

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeExcelWordPowerPointAlteryx

Industry Keywords

InsuranceReinsuranceCatastrophe ModelingMeteorologySeismology

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SQL

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 with professionals in catastrophe risk management, underwriting support, live event impacts, and reinsurance decision-making
Participate in training covering vendor models, insurance, reinsurance, project management, and public speaking
Manage catastrophe modeling projects from inception to completion
Contribute to innovative internal initiatives
Develop an inclusive work environment
Organize and validate client data, load data into predictive models, run models, share insights, and compile client risk narratives
Perform calculations and analyze modeled outcomes in support of reinsurance transactions
Build relationships with colleagues and stakeholders
Develop regional or peril-based catastrophe risk management knowledge through research or experience
Offer ideas and feedback to improve internal outcomes

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, meteorology, or a demonstrated ability to learn new software and analytical concepts quickly
Expected graduation date of December 2027 or May 2028 preferred
Strong academic record
Strong work experience
Ability to lead internal initiatives and research projects to completion
Ability to manipulate, interpret, and extrapolate complex data
Superior communication and presentation skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and 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
Experience in insurance, reinsurance, or catastrophe model software vendor environments preferred
Experience using Microsoft SQL, Alteryx, and/or basic coding preferred
Scientific background in meteorology and/or seismology preferred
Understanding of the insurance/reinsurance industry and product lines preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Professional development opportunities
Interesting work and supportive leaders
Vibrant and inclusive culture
Flexible hybrid work environment
Benefits and rewards to enhance well-being
Opportunity to work with talented colleagues and create impactful solutions