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State Farm · Research and Development

Catastrophe Researcher

United States, Bloomington Employment contract 97000.00 - 140000.00 USD / Year · Job Posted May 30, 2026
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Job Description

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 between providing catastrophe model output and analytics for end users (25% to 50%) and R&D endeavors (50% to 75%). Experience using, interpreting, adjusting, and validating outputs and underlying assumptions of catastrophe models is preferred.

Job Responsibility

  • Execute upon all aspects of catastrophe modeling, including data preparation and validation, portfolio analysis and postprocessing, reporting of results, data visualization and mapping
  • Be responsive to a range of queries from internal and external stakeholders on topics including property exposure data, real-time cat events, cat model validation and view of risk
  • Strategic thinking, problem solving, and communication of technical concepts to a range of stakeholders are core to success in this role
  • Conduct independent research on catastrophe risk topics and apply findings to inform various insurance industry outcomes

Requirements

  • 4+ years experience in catastrophe modeling and/or risk management
  • High level of proficiency in data analysis, manipulation, and visualization tools and program languages such as SQL, Excel, R, Python
  • Experience with cat modeling software (i.e. Verisk, Moodys, Cotality) and an understanding of model methodology, practical uses, and limitations
  • Knowledge of property insurance
  • The ability to lead technical, business, and research projects, managing all aspects to successful completion
  • The ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously in a results-driven environment
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to explain technical concepts succinctly
  • Advanced degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Meteorology or related Catastrophe Science disciplines

What we offer

  • Annual raise and bonus
  • Robust health and wellbeing programs
  • 100% coverage for in-network preventative care
  • Vision, dental, telemedicine
  • 24/7 mental health professionals
  • Educational benefits
  • Tuition assistance programs
  • Employee resource groups
  • Mentoring
  • Fertility/IVF/adoption assistance
  • College coaching
  • National discount programs
  • Interactive monthly financial workshops
  • Free financial coaching
  • Savings account options
  • Financing through State Farm Federal Credit Union
  • Generous time off policies
  • Up to 20 days annual leave
  • Parental leave
  • Paid holidays
  • Celebration day
  • Life leave (40 hours/year)
  • Bereavement leave
  • Community service/education support days
  • Matching Gift Program
  • Good Neighbor Grant Program
  • Employee Assistance Fund
  • Free financial advisors
  • 401(k) plan with company contributions of up to 7% of salary
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