Data & Research Intern

Summary

Role Overview

As a Hazard Hub Summer Intern, you will work at the intersection of natural catastrophe risk, P&C insurance, and data-driven content. You will support the Hazard Hub team by creating articles, building and labeling datasets, and contributing to research projects that enhance our risk models and customer-facing experiences.

You will join a high-caliber team of data and product professionals focused on delivering innovative, customer-centric solutions. This is a high-growth learning opportunity where you will gain hands-on experience in applied data work, insurance-related research, and SEO-focused content creation, while learning how a leading insurtech operates at scale.

Job Description

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Key Responsibilities

* Content Creation:
Create high-quality natural catastrophe and P&C insurance articles that drive SEO and traffic to Hazard Hub.

* Dataset Creation & Labeling:
Create, clean, and label datasets for our risk models, supporting analytics and model development.

* Data Mapping:
Participate in data mapping exercises for third-party datasets to ensure they are usable in our products.

* Client Mapping & Research:
Dive deep into the global Hazard Hub client base to support strategic travel planning, customer engagement, and account insights.

* Product Shipment Analysis:
Develop a detailed inventory of historical Hazard Hub product shipments to support field enablement and account planning.

* Collaboration & Documentation:
Work closely with team members to document processes, summarize findings, and present results in a clear, structured way.

* At Guidewire, we foster a culture of curiosity, innovation, and responsible use of AI-empowering our teams to continuously leverage emerging technologies and data-driven insights to enhance productivity and outcomes.

Qualifications and Requirements

* Education:

Degree Preferred - Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field such as Data Science, Statistics, Geography, Environmental Science, Economics, Journalism, Communications, or a related discipline.

* Writing & Research:
Strong written communication skills with the ability to explain complex topics clearly, and experience conducting structured online research.

* Data

Skills:

Comfort working with data in spreadsheets (Excel or Google Sheets); familiarity with basic data cleaning and organization.

* Analytical Mindset:
Ability to think critically about data quality, spot inconsistencies, and apply logical problem-solving to real-world datasets.

* Curiosity About Risk & Insurance:
Interest in natural catastrophes, crime, or P&C insurance risk, and a desire to learn how data and models inform decisions.

* Collaboration:

Ability to work effectively in a team, accept feedback, and iterate quickly in a fast-paced, learning-oriented environment.

* Communication:
Clear verbal and written communication skills to share findings with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

* Demonstrated ability to embrace AI and apply it to your current role as well as data-driven insights to drive innovation, productivity, and continuous improvement.

Bonus Points

* Experience with SEO, blogging, or writing educational articles for a general audience.

* Familiarity with GIS, mapping tools, or spatial data.

* Prior experience working with Python, R, or SQL for data analysis.

* Exposure to insurance, catastrophe modeling, or related risk domains.

* Previous internship or project experience in a data-centric or research-focused role.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $52,000 - $78,000 . Your base pay will depend on your experience, skills, education, training, and location among other factors. All full-time positions or part-time roles working 30 hours or more a week at Guidewire are eligible for benefits that support their health and well-being including health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, and a company sponsored retirement plan.

In addition, some roles may be eligible for the annual company bonus plan, commissions, and/or long term incentive awards which are contingent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, company and employee performance.

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