Catastrophe Research Scientist

Company: Chubb
Location: Philadelphia
Posted on: July 1, 2025

Job Description:

The Chubb Science Center (CSC) is a multi-disciplinary group within the Enterprise Risk Management function tasked with bringing state-of-the-art science to catastrophe underwriting and aggregation management. The CSC focuses on developing Chubb's view of risk for both modeled and non-modeled catastrophe perils globally, including integrating climate change research. Roles within the CSC provide an excellent opportunity to apply a scientific understanding of natural hazards to catastrophe solutions and their use in underwriting, pricing, and aggregation management. Chubb is seeking a Catastrophe Research Scientist to join the CSC. The interested individual will join a dynamic team composed of people with diverse backgrounds. This position will be responsible for supporting catastrophe research and risk management initiatives. We are seeking an analytical individual with strong research experience in natural catastrophe and climate risk assessment. As part of the CSC, you will play an integral role in delivering risk management solutions to various internal stakeholders. Responsibilities include: Perform in-depth validation of various climate peril models from RMS Perform weather peril research in the context of current and future climate states. Provide support for climate related external disclosures Help create the Chubb view-of-risk by conducting independent research and integrating findings into the catastrophe modeling framework Support corporate catastrophe event response activities by providing near real-time actionable insights to the business Investigate, evaluate, and advise on model changes and new risk assessment tools Conduct research on a wide range of natural hazard topics to develop risk management strategies Communicate and present model validation and change management results to business units and other stakeholders We are seeking an analytical and technically-minded individual. Ideal candidates for the role will have the following educational background and technical skills: Ph.D./Masters degree in meteorology, engineering, statistics, and natural or climate science Advanced knowledge of probability and statistics 0-3 years of experience in the validation or development of natural catastrophe risk assessment tools Strong computer skills including advanced knowledge of Excel and SQL is required Familiarity with geospatial tools such as ArcGIS and QGIS Excellent analytical, communication and organization skills Chubb is a world leader in insurance. With operations in 54 countries, Chubb provides commercial and personal property and casualty insurance, personal accident and supplemental health insurance, reinsurance, and life insurance to a diverse group of clients. The company is distinguished by its extensive product and service offerings, broad distribution capabilities, exceptional financial strength, underwriting excellence, superior claims handling expertise and local operations globally. At Chubb, we are committed to equal employment opportunity and compliance with all laws and regulations pertaining to it. Our policy is to provide employment, training, compensation, promotion, and other conditions or opportunities of employment, without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, mental and physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, age, and pregnancy or any other characteristic protected by law. Performance and qualifications are the only basis upon which we hire, assign, promote, compensate, develop and retain employees. Chubb prohibits all unlawful discrimination, harassment and retaliation against any individual who reports discrimination or harassment.

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