Catastrophe Research & Development Intern

Howden Re is the global reinsurance broker and risk, capital & strategic advisor focused on relentless innovation & superior analytics for top client service. ​ ​

About Role

Internship:CatastropheResearch & Development 

Location:Edina, MN 

Salary: $25/hr + overtime 
Deadline to apply:Friday 16th October 

Introduction 

Working withour reinsurance team in North America you’ll learn more aboutapplying business analytics, ML/AI, and creative data visualization to tackle complex problems for clients and the insurance industry as a whole, risk mitigation solutions anddoing real work for Howden Re's current and prospective clients. 

Whatyou’ll be doing 

Reinsurance is a complexworld; the easiest way to think about it is thatit’s insurance for the insurers.Working with ourteams,you’ll help insurance companiesprotect their futures, and the people they insure. 

The Howden Re Decision Support Team (Modeling and Analytics) is unmatched in the industry in facilitating catastrophe reinsurance placements while also being integrally embedded within our clients' operations. Howden Re employscutting edge technology in a collaborative environment;striving always to develop solutions and present ideas that align with our clients' core philosophy of profitable growth.

 As a Catastrophe R&D Intern, you will collaborate both internally and externally with analysts and senior executives.    

On aday-to-day basisyou’ll: 

• Assist in analysis projects underguidance 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 reportsin order to convey potential risk andloss results for clients. 

• Research and summarize industry publications and scientific papers of specific or regional perilsin order to provideadditional sources of information used for analyses and client reports 

Whowe’re looking for 

You’ll be working towards aBachelor’s or advanceddegree inin Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, Meteorology, or similar analytical / science major.You’ll be able to clearly communicate your thoughts and ideas both in writing and in person. And be able to handle multiple tasks and projects at the same time in a client service, deadline-driven environment. 

You will: 

• Be activelypursuing aBachelor’s degree or advanced degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, Meteorology, or similar analytical / science major 

• Be a rising senior (graduating in December 2027 or by June 2028)

• Have aGPAof3.0+ 

• Have a high achieving academic record in program major and summer internships or other work experience 

• Be proficient in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint 

• Possess the ability to work independently or within a team based on work demands 

• Pay close attention todetail, because every small detail matters 

• Have a keen ability to organize 

• Legally authorized to work in the US 

Different perspectives make us better 

At Howden,we’re committed to fair opportunity, inclusiveteams and a culture where everyone belongs. We value people of all backgrounds,identities and experiences. We make sure everyone has the chance to succeed.If you bring who youreallyare,we’ll help youtogo further. 

We believe in equal opportunities for all employees, regardless of race, religion, gender, age, sexualorientation or disability.And as a Disability Confident employer,we’re committed to removing barriers and supporting you to do your best work. If you need any adjustments during the application process or in the role, just let us know.We’re here to help. 

What we offer: 

A career that you define. We provide an environment wherenew ideas are encouraged and celebrated, where people who want to have a real hand in our success thrive. We want people who want to make a difference - not just in the workplace, but in the industry and in the wider community. 

Working at Howden Re: 

At Howden Re,we’re on a mission to do things differently. Our no silo approach, elite team, and clear focus on innovation and relentless execution means our clients are at the heart of all we do. 

As a big 4 global reinsurance broker, we deliberately avoid the one-size-fits-all approach, committing to creating bespoke solutions that address the unique challenges of a modern and dynamic marketplace. Our team is empowered to drive progress, creating opportunities for career and personal development, unlocking new value for clients, fostering long-term partnerships, and using the collective power of Howden to change how the world sees risk and insurance. 

EEO Statement: 

We consider our people our chief competitive advantage and as such we treat colleagues, candidates, clients, and business partners with equality, fairness, and respect. Howden North America provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Howden North America will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation toparticipate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.