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Join Verisk - Extreme Event Solutions’ growing Research and Modeling Department and be part of the Financial and Uncertainty Modeling team in Boston; working closely with statisticians, mathematicians, analysts and geoscientists. You have a strong desire to learn, as you will gain expert knowledge of a broad range of topics, including but not limited to; modeled perils and associated catastrophic events, postal codes in various countries around the world, insurance terms, and probability distributions. You have excellent communication skills and will use your technical and analytical skills to solve problems.
Responsibilities
About the Day-to-Day Responsibilities of the Role
Analyze insurance claims data from catastrophic events such as hurricanes, earthquakes, flood, and severe thunderstorms
Test accuracy of new methodologies by writing code in R or C and run simulations
Document results
Present findings concisely and create clear visualizations
Assist the client services team in explaining methodology and answering client questions
Qualifications
About You and How You Can Excel in This Role
Graduate degree in a quantitative field, such as data science, statistics, mathematics, or computer science, with 2-3 years of professional experience with data analytics projects is required
Strong analytical and quantitative skills, a solid understanding of probability concepts, and excellent problem-solving skills
Background in data science/machine learning highly desired
Experience with any of the following would be a big plus: insurance claim data, insurance policy conditions, actuarial science, database management
Basic programming knowledge required; familiarity with R or similar statistical language is preferred. Knowledge of SQL is a plus
Excellent oral and written communication, time management and organizational skills are required
Ability to work independently or with a team
About Us
For over 50 years, Verisk has been the leading data analytics and technology partner to the global insurance industry by delivering value to our clients through expertise and scale. We empower communities and businesses to make better decisions on risk, faster.
At Verisk, you'll have the chance to use your voice and build a rewarding career that's as unique as you are, with work flexibility and the support, coaching, and training you need to succeed.
For the eighth consecutive year, Verisk is proudly recognized as a Great Place to Work® for outstanding workplace culture in the US, fourth consecutive year in the UK, Spain, and India, and second consecutive year in Poland. We value learning, caring and results and make inclusivity and diversity a top priority. In addition to our Great Place to Work® Certification, we’ve been recognized by The Wall Street Journal as one of the Best-Managed Companies and by Forbes as a World’s Best Employer and Best Employer for Women, testaments to the value we place on workplace culture.
We’re 7,000 people strong. We relentlessly and ethically pursue innovation. And we are looking for people like you to help us translate big data into big ideas. Join us and create an exceptional experience for yourself and a better tomorrow for future generations.
Verisk Businesses
Underwriting Solutions — provides underwriting and rating solutions for auto and property, general liability, and excess and surplus to assess and price risk with speed and precision
Claims Solutions — supports end-to-end claims handling with analytic and automation tools that streamline workflow, improve claims management, and support better customer experiences
Property Estimating Solutions — offers property estimation software and tools for professionals in estimating all phases of building and repair to make day-to-day workflows the most efficient
Extreme Event Solutions — provides risk modeling solutions to help individuals, businesses, and society become more resilient to extreme events.
Specialty Business Solutions — provides an integrated suite of software for full end-to-end management of insurance and reinsurance business, helping companies manage their businesses through efficiency, flexibility, and data governance
Marketing Solutions — delivers data and insights to improve the reach, timing,relevance, and compliance of every consumer engagement
Life Insurance Solutions - offers end-to-end, data insight-driven core capabilities for carriers, distribution, and direct customers across the entire policy lifecycle of life and annuities for both individual and group.
Verisk Maplecroft — provides intelligence on sustainability, resilience, and ESG, helping people, business, and societies become stronger
Verisk Analytics is an equal opportunity employer.
Verisk invests in a benefits package for all employees that includes but is not limited to the following: Health Insurance, a Retirement Plan, and a Paid Time Off program. We offer a competitive total rewards package that includes base salary determined based on role, experience, skill set, and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and / or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions.
All members of the Verisk Analytics family of companies are equal opportunity employers. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, veteran's status, age or disability. Verisk’s minimum hiring age is 18 except in countries with a higher age limit subject to applicable law.
Unsolicited resumes sent to Verisk, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Verisk business mailing address, fax machine or email address, or directly to Verisk employees, will be considered Verisk property. Verisk will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.
Join Verisk - Extreme Event Solutions’ growing Research and Modeling Department and be part of the Financial and Uncertainty Modeling team in Boston; working closely with statisticians, mathematicians, analysts and geoscientists. You have a strong desire to learn, as you will gain expert knowledge of a broad range of topics, including but not limited to; modeled perils and associated catastrophic events, postal codes in various countries around the world, insurance terms, and probability distributions. You have excellent communication skills and will use your technical and analytical skills to solve problems.
Responsibilities
About the Day-to-Day Responsibilities of the Role
Analyze insurance claims data from catastrophic events such as hurricanes, earthquakes, flood, and severe thunderstorms
Test accuracy of new methodologies by writing code in R or C and run simulations
Document results
Present findings concisely and create clear visualizations
Assist the client services team in explaining methodology and answering client questions
Qualifications
About You and How You Can Excel in This Role
Graduate degree in a quantitative field, such as data science, statistics, mathematics, or computer science, with 2-3 years of professional experience with data analytics projects is required
Strong analytical and quantitative skills, a solid understanding of probability concepts, and excellent problem-solving skills
Background in data science/machine learning highly desired
Experience with any of the following would be a big plus: insurance claim data, insurance policy conditions, actuarial science, database management
Basic programming knowledge required; familiarity with R or similar statistical language is preferred. Knowledge of SQL is a plus
Excellent oral and written communication, time management and organizational skills are required
Ability to work independently or with a team
About Us
For over 50 years, Verisk has been the leading data analytics and technology partner to the global insurance industry by delivering value to our clients through expertise and scale. We empower communities and businesses to make better decisions on risk, faster.
At Verisk, you'll have the chance to use your voice and build a rewarding career that's as unique as you are, with work flexibility and the support, coaching, and training you need to succeed.
For the eighth consecutive year, Verisk is proudly recognized as a Great Place to Work® for outstanding workplace culture in the US, fourth consecutive year in the UK, Spain, and India, and second consecutive year in Poland. We value learning, caring and results and make inclusivity and diversity a top priority. In addition to our Great Place to Work® Certification, we’ve been recognized by The Wall Street Journal as one of the Best-Managed Companies and by Forbes as a World’s Best Employer and Best Employer for Women, testaments to the value we place on workplace culture.
We’re 7,000 people strong. We relentlessly and ethically pursue innovation. And we are looking for people like you to help us translate big data into big ideas. Join us and create an exceptional experience for yourself and a better tomorrow for future generations.
Verisk Businesses
Underwriting Solutions — provides underwriting and rating solutions for auto and property, general liability, and excess and surplus to assess and price risk with speed and precision
Claims Solutions — supports end-to-end claims handling with analytic and automation tools that streamline workflow, improve claims management, and support better customer experiences
Property Estimating Solutions — offers property estimation software and tools for professionals in estimating all phases of building and repair to make day-to-day workflows the most efficient
Extreme Event Solutions — provides risk modeling solutions to help individuals, businesses, and society become more resilient to extreme events.
Specialty Business Solutions — provides an integrated suite of software for full end-to-end management of insurance and reinsurance business, helping companies manage their businesses through efficiency, flexibility, and data governance
Marketing Solutions — delivers data and insights to improve the reach, timing,relevance, and compliance of every consumer engagement
Life Insurance Solutions - offers end-to-end, data insight-driven core capabilities for carriers, distribution, and direct customers across the entire policy lifecycle of life and annuities for both individual and group.
Verisk Maplecroft — provides intelligence on sustainability, resilience, and ESG, helping people, business, and societies become stronger
Verisk Analytics is an equal opportunity employer.
Verisk invests in a benefits package for all employees that includes but is not limited to the following: Health Insurance, a Retirement Plan, and a Paid Time Off program. We offer a competitive total rewards package that includes base salary determined based on role, experience, skill set, and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and / or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions.
All members of the Verisk Analytics family of companies are equal opportunity employers. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, veteran's status, age or disability. Verisk’s minimum hiring age is 18 except in countries with a higher age limit subject to applicable law.
Unsolicited resumes sent to Verisk, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Verisk business mailing address, fax machine or email address, or directly to Verisk employees, will be considered Verisk property. Verisk will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.
Salary : $90,000 - $105,000