About the role#
This is a 12-week paid internship with the Catastrophe Engineering and Analytics team in Boston. You will work on weather-related projects and gain experience in natural catastrophe model development and risk evaluation. The team evaluates global catastrophe risk, creates independent analytical solutions, and provides quantitative loss insights for underwriting decisions.
What you'll do#
- Contribute to projects within the Catastrophe Engineering and Analytics team.
- Evaluate catastrophe risk on a global scale.
- Develop independent models and analytical solutions.
- Produce quantitative loss insights to support underwriting decisions.
- Participate in catastrophe modeling and collaborate to advance natural catastrophe models.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a graduate program for meteorology, atmospheric science, physics, or a related field.
- Demonstrated understanding of atmospheric processes.
- Experience applying meteorological data to weather analysis, modeling, or forecasting.
- Proficiency in Python, R, or a similar analytical programming language.
- Knowledge of probability, statistics, uncertainty analysis, or quantitative methods for risk analysis.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Strategic thinking, critical analysis, and strong organizational skills.
- A customer-focused mindset, integrity, and a commitment to excellence.
- Experience with GIS software and AI-assisted development tools is helpful but not required.
Location & details#
- This position is based on-site in Boston, Massachusetts.
- The internship takes place during Summer 2027.
- This is a full-time, paid position with a salary range of $25 to $28 per hour, depending on skills and experience.
About Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance provides commercial property, casualty, and professional liability insurance products. The company operates as a public entity and maintains its headquarters in Boston, Massachusetts. It employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people. The firm focuses on risk analysis and the creation of customized insurance solutions for various business sectors.
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