Hybrid Reinsurance and Catastrophe Risk Data Analytics Intern

at Westfield Health

• Job title: Reinsurance and Catastrophe Risk Data Analytics Intern
• Job type: Internship
• Experience level: Entry level
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: High School Diploma
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Westfield Center, United States

About the role

• Reinsurance and Catastrophe Risk Data Analytics Intern assisting with extracting and analyzing data for reinsurance operations. Focused on developing business acumen and gaining leadership experience in a summer internship program.

Responsibilities

• Assists the business unit in completing the tasks assigned to them, which often includes, but is not limited to, project work and covering the day-to-day operations of the business unit.
• Completes assigned tasks and projects efficiently and effectively, following instructions and guidelines provided by supervisors or mentors.
• Conducts research, gathers data, and analyzes information relevant to the internship focus or assigned projects.
• Takes responsibility for administrative and support tasks of the department.
• Collaborates with colleagues, supervisors, and other stakeholders to effectively communicate progress, challenges, and ideas, and actively participates in team meetings or discussions.
• Works on projects that provide opportunity to collaborate with other interns as well as associates in other departments, ranging from data analysis to mentors.
• Identifies and resolves issues or challenges that arise during the internship, demonstrating problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to finding solutions.
• Demonstrates professionalism, punctuality, and a strong work ethic by being reliable, responsible, and maintaining a positive attitude towards assigned responsibilities.
• Develops business skills in communication and shadowing other professionals.
• Maintaining accurate records, documenting progress, and preparing reports or presentations as required by the internship program or supervisors.
• Expected to drive/travel at least 25% of working time to perform essential functions. This may involve traveling on short notice or other daily driving duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) and/or commensurate experience.
• Either actively enrolled in an academic institution in pursuit of a degree in a relevant course of study or is a recent college graduate, typically having attained a degree within the past 12 months.
• For field roles, only: Valid driver's license and a driving record that conforms to company standards.

Benefits

• Participates in training programs, workshops, and on-the-job learning opportunities to enhance knowledge and skills related to the field or industry of the internship.
• Participates in summer internship program events, including Lunch and Learns.
• Attends business unit meetings as assigned and creates and delivers presentations.