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SageSure

Catastrophe Risk Analyst

Chicago, IL · On-site

SageSure, a leader in catastrophe-exposed property insurance, is seeking a Catastrophe Risk Analyst. In this role, you'll play a critical part in advancing the scientific, statistical, and model ...

State Farm

Catastrophe Researcher

Tempe, AZ · Hybrid

Responsibilities As a Catastrophe Researcher within the P&C Actuarial department, you will collaborate with colleagues to advise State Farm in managing catastrophe risk. Your focus will be split ...

AIG

Catastrophe Research Manager

Chicago, IL

$120K - $150K/yr

Catastrophe Research Manager Join us as a Catastrophe Research Manager to take your career to the next level with a global market leader. How you will create an impact This role will be a manager on ...

State Farm

Catastrophe Researcher

Bloomington, IL · Hybrid

Responsibilities As a Catastrophe Researcher within the P&C Actuarial department, you will collaborate with colleagues to advise State Farm in managing catastrophe risk. Your focus will be split ...

State Farm

Catastrophe Researcher

Richardson, TX · On-site

Responsibilities As a Catastrophe Researcher within the P&C Actuarial department, you will collaborate with colleagues to advise State Farm in managing catastrophe risk. Your focus will be split ...

State Farm

Catastrophe Researcher

Richardson, TX · Hybrid

Responsibilities As a Catastrophe Researcher within the P&C Actuarial department, you will collaborate with colleagues to advise State Farm in managing catastrophe risk. Your focus will be split ...

AIG

Catastrophe Research Manager

Philadelphia, PA

$120K - $150K/yr

Catastrophe Research Manager Join us as a Catastrophe Research Manager to take your career to the next level with a global market leader. How you will create an impact This role will be a manager on ...

AIG

Catastrophe Research Manager

New York, NY

$120K - $150K/yr

Catastrophe Research Manager Join us as a Catastrophe Research Manager to take your career to the next level with a global market leader. How you will create an impact This role will be a manager on ...

AIG

Catastrophe Research Manager

Boston, MA

$120K - $150K/yr

Catastrophe Research Manager Join us as a Catastrophe Research Manager to take your career to the next level with a global market leader. How you will create an impact This role will be a manager on ...

State Farm

Catastrophe Researcher

Dunwoody, GA · Hybrid

Responsibilities As a Catastrophe Researcher within the P&C Actuarial department, you will collaborate with colleagues to advise State Farm in managing catastrophe risk. Your focus will be split ...

SageSure

Senior Catastrophe Risk Analyst

Chicago, IL · On-site

SageSure, a leader in catastrophe-exposed property insurance, is seeking a Senior Catastrophe Risk Analyst. In this role, you'll play a critical part in advancing the scientific, statistical, and ...

SageSure

Senior Catastrophe Risk Analyst

Chicago, IL · On-site

SageSure, a leader in catastrophe-exposed property insurance, is seeking a Senior Catastrophe Risk Analyst. In this role, you'll play a critical part in advancing the scientific, statistical, and ...

Steadily

Catastrophe Risk Manager

Overland Park, KS · On-site

When you join us, you will own catastrophe exposure end-to-end; transforming raw data, stochastic outputs, and climate signals into sharp, actionable intelligence that protects the balance sheet and ...

Tmhcc

Senior Catastrophe Risk Modeler

Alpharetta, GA · Hybrid

As a Catastrophe Risk Modeler, you will utilize your technical expertise in catastrophe risk modeling joining a bright team of experts in risk modeling, analytics, research and development. This ...

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How much do catastrophe jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for catastrophe in the United States is $84,167.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $56,000.00 and $100,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals in catastrophe risk management roles?

Professionals in catastrophe risk management often face challenges such as analyzing large and complex datasets, staying updated on evolving climate risks, and communicating technical findings to non-experts. They must balance the urgency of responding to disasters with the need for thorough risk assessment and mitigation planning. Collaboration across teams—such as claims, underwriting, and actuarial—is essential, and adapting to new modeling technologies is a regular part of the job.

What are catastrophe jobs?

Catastrophe jobs typically refer to roles involved in responding to and managing the aftermath of large-scale disasters, such as hurricanes, earthquakes, or floods. These positions often include catastrophe adjusters, risk analysts, emergency managers, and claims specialists who assess damages, help coordinate disaster response efforts, and process insurance claims. People in catastrophe jobs work for insurance companies, government agencies, or disaster recovery organizations, and often travel to affected areas on short notice. Their work is crucial in helping individuals and businesses recover after catastrophic events.

What is the difference between Catastrophe vs Claims Adjuster?

AspectCatastropheClaims Adjuster
Required CredentialsInsurance licenses, certifications in catastrophe managementInsurance licenses, certifications in claims handling
Work EnvironmentDisaster sites, fieldwork after large-scale eventsOffice, fieldwork at claim sites
Industry UsageInsurance, disaster responseInsurance, claims processing
Common Search/ComparisonYesNo

While both roles are within the insurance industry, a Catastrophe specialist focuses on managing large-scale disaster claims and coordinating response efforts after major events. A Claims Adjuster handles individual claims, assessing damages and determining payouts. The key difference lies in scope: Catastrophe roles deal with widespread disasters, requiring specialized knowledge and fieldwork, whereas Claims Adjusters handle everyday claims at a more localized level.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Catastrophe Analyst, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Catastrophe Analyst, you need strong analytical abilities, a background in mathematics, statistics or environmental science, and often a relevant bachelor's degree. Familiarity with catastrophe modeling software (like RMS or AIR), GIS systems, and proficiency in data analysis tools such as SQL or Python is typically required. Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective communication are vital for translating complex data into actionable insights. These skills are crucial for accurately assessing risk, supporting insurance decisions, and improving organizational preparedness for natural or man-made disasters.
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Infographic showing various Catastrophe job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 89% Full Time, 1% Part Time, and 10% Contract. Highlights an 71% Physical, 9% Hybrid, and 20% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $84,167 per year, or $40.5 per hour.
Catastrophe Risk Analyst

Catastrophe Risk Analyst

SageSure

Chicago, IL • On-site

Full-time

Posted 27 days ago

Job description

Overview:
If you're looking for the stability of a profitable, growing company with the entrepreneurial spirit of a startup, we're hiring. SageSure, a leader in catastrophe-exposed property insurance, is seeking a Catastrophe Risk Analyst.
In this role, you'll play a critical part in advancing the scientific, statistical, and model-based understanding of catastrophe risk across perils such as hurricanes, earthquakes, wildfires, floods, and severe convective storms. You'll support the development and evaluation of catastrophe models, enhance internal risk views, and deliver insights to inform underwriting, portfolio management, and reinsurance strategy.
What you'd be doing:
  • Evaluate third-party catastrophe models (e.g., RMS, Verisk, CoreLogic) and contribute to the development of internal risk assessments.
  • Analyze large datasets (e.g., exposure data, claims data, hazard data) to assess model performance, validate assumptions, and identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Conduct claims analysis, event response, and post-event analytics.
  • Support the integration of climate science and emerging research into catastrophe risk modeling and analytics.
  • Collaborate with internal teams (underwriting, actuarial, reinsurance, risk, and data science) to apply research findings to real-world business decisions.
  • Design and implement analytical tools or frameworks that improve model transparency, interpretability, and efficiency.
  • Monitor and interpret academic, regulatory, and industry developments related to catastrophe risk modeling and analytics.
  • Ad hoc job duties as assigned.

We're looking for someone who has:
  • Advanced degree (Master's or PhD) in Atmospheric Science, Earth Science, Hydrology, Structural Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, or a related quantitative field.
  • 32-5 years of experience in catastrophe modeling, natural hazard risk research, insurance analytics, or a related discipline.
  • Proficiency with catastrophe modeling platforms (RMS, Verisk, AIR, etc.).
  • Strong coding and data analysis skills (e.g., Python, R, SQL).
  • Experience working with geospatial data and tools (e.g., GIS, QGIS, ArcGIS).
  • Familiarity with stochastic simulation, probabilistic risk modeling, and quantitative methods.
  • Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking, and communication skills.
  • Ability to explain complex scientific or quantitative findings to non-technical audiences.
  • Strong team player with a collaborative mindset and attention to detail

Highly preferred candidates also have:
  • Experience working within (re)insurance, ILS, consulting, or catastrophe model vendor environments.
  • Proficiency with catastrophe modeling platforms (RMS, Verisk, AIR, etc.).
  • Exposure to catastrophe model evaluation, event response analysis, or climate risk integration.
  • Demonstrated interest in catastrophe modeling, risk analytics, or climate-driven hazard research.

Catastrophe Risk R&D:
At SageSure, the Catastrophe Risk R&D team is redefining how the industry understands and manages catastrophe risk. We operate at the intersection of science, technology, data, and industry insight, developing a proprietary view of risk that goes beyond traditional models. Our work shapes risk management strategy, capital allocation, and external market positioning, directly influencing how SageSure protects policyholders and partners in catastrophe-exposed regions.
Join the team that sees risk differently-and proves it.
About SageSure:
Named among the Best Places to Work in Insurance by Business Insurance for four years in a row (2020-2023), SageSure is one of the largest managing general underwriters (MGU) focused on catastrophe-exposed property in the US. Since its founding in 2009, SageSure has experienced exceptional growth while generating underwriting profits for carrier partners through hurricanes, wildfires, and hail. Available in 16 states, SageSure offers more than 110 home, flood, and commercial products on behalf of its highly rated carrier partners. Today, SageSure manages more than $3.2 billion of inforce premium and helps protect more than 970,000 policyholders.
We have more than 1,000 employees in a distributed workforce environment across 12 offices-Fairfield, CA; Mountain View, CA; Cheshire, CT; Jacksonville, FL; Tallahassee, FL; Tampa, FL; Chicago, IL; Jersey City, NJ; Marlton, NJ; Cincinnati, OH; Houston, TX; Sheboygan, WI-who are tackling the industry's toughest challenges.
SageSure is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a workforce that reflects the spectrum of perspectives, experiences, and abilities of the world we live in. We recognize that our differences make us strong, and we actively seek out diverse candidates through partnerships with organizations, institutions and communities that represent various backgrounds. We champion belonging and inclusion for all identities, including, but not limited to, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, ability status, gender, and country of origin, striving to create a culture where all individuals feel valued, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work.
Our nimble, highly responsive culture nurtures critical thinkers who run toward problems and engineer solutions. We relentlessly pursue better outcomes by investing in the technology, talent, and tools that position us to succeed in demanding markets. Come join our team! Visit sagesure.com/careers to find a position for you.
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