Job Description

Extreme Event Solutions at Verisk (formerly AIR Worldwide) is looking for a highly passionate, motivated individual to join a one-year internship opportunity in the Consulting and Client Services Group. As a member of Verisk's consulting and client services team based in London, you will provide services to our London and international insurance and reinsurance clients within the catastrophe modelling industry. Develop your technical, analytical, and project management skills to work with clients to enhance their usage of the Verisk suite of solutions and help troubleshoot any software-related issues.


Proficiency in oral and written communication is highly desirable, particularly the ability to communicate complex ideas simply and effectively.

About the Day-to-Day Responsibilities of the Role

Learn and understand how catastrophe models are used in the London insurance and reinsurance markets Learn Verisk's software platforms Touchstone and Touchstone Re and understand Verisk's catastrophe models and their output. Provide day to day support to clients Support providing training sessions to clients to help them understand and use Verisk's software and models Perform sophisticated risk analyses using Verisk's cutting-edge catastrophe modelling technology for insurers, brokers, and other financial intermediaries in the internationally expanding business of catastrophe risk management Add value to modelled results through customisation of output tailored to the needs of clients Communicate directly with clients whilst working on consulting projects Help clients reliably assess and manage their catastrophe loss potential through interpretation of modelling results Perform portfolio management studies for understanding model change Be part of the roll out of our new platform Verisk Synergy Studio

Strong analytical and quantitative skills, a solid understanding of probability concepts, excellent problem-solving skills and a commitment to client services. Excellent communication, time management and organisational skills are also required. Experience using Microsoft Office is essential and knowledge and understanding of the insurance/ reinsurance markets is preferred. Ability to code in languages such as SQL, R, Python will be highly beneficial. Knowledge of ArcGIS would be desirable.

Education:

This placement is for students in their penultimate year of university (typically between 2nd and 3rd year). Candidates studying for a degree in science, engineering or mathematics are preferable.

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.


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.


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