Early Careers: Intern Impact Forecasting

Early Careers: Impact Forecasting Intern

In an increasingly risky world, (re)insurers need more sophisticated tools to quantify and manage the risks facing their businesses. Impact Forecasting develops models that help analyze the financial implications of catastrophic events so that our clients achieve a greater understanding of their risks. In turn, our clients are better able to quantify potential losses and develop more effective reinsurance programs.

As part of a global reinsurance broker, Impact Forecasting has an in-depth knowledge of our clients' requirements within the industry. We focus on the development of models for most perils and territories and we often partner with clients using their loss data to pursue a modeled result more reflective of their experience.

Aon is in the business of better decisions

At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.

How this opportunity is different

This is a 10-week paid program across various U.S. offices with access to leaders through weekly learning sessions and a chance to interact with colleagues globally. You will engage in challenging client projects with the benefit of continuous formal and informal feedback and the enjoyment of social outings and community service activities throughout your internship!

Job description

In this role, you'll use Python to investigate a wide range of climate and hurricane datasets-from records of historical, pre-modern storms to modern (re)analyses-and turn them into insights that matter. You'll help test and refine cutting-edge wind-field and Rmax parametrizations inside Aon's ELEMENTS catastrophe modeling platform, directly shaping how tropical cyclone and climate risk are understood and managed across the (re)insurance industry.

Research tasks

- Compile recent research on radii of maximum wind in tropical cyclones, especially in relation to environmental parameters and climate change

- Compile research on pre-modern hurricanes from before 1851 and develop a database

Development tasks

- Perform analysis and testing of ELEMENTS, proprietary catastrophe platform

- Validation of Impact Forecasting's tropical cyclone event set for Americas

- Validation of new parametrization of hurricane wind field models

- Programming parameterization of hurricane size into Impact Forecasting hazard generation workflow (testing and validation)

Skills and experience that will lead to success

- Background in atmospheric sciences, meteorology, climatology or oceanography

- Experience with Python or similar programming tools

- User-level knowledge of MS Office

- Desire to work on a team with the capability for independent work

- Driven by results and accomplishing tasks

- Strong critical thinking, problem-solving and analytical skills

What sets our program apart from the rest?

Explore Aon's culture and business areas, developing practical skills vital for the future success and postgraduate opportunities. Engage in weekly spotlights, community outreach events and networking opportunities with peers, fostering an understanding of exceeding client expectations and delivering distinct products and services.

Development Planning

Participate in a comprehensive development plan that includes deeply understanding Aon's business areas, ethical standards, professional environment, networking opportunities, learning internal systems, and honing interpersonal and team-building skills through collaboration events and colleague networking opportunities.

Future Opportunities

Our program offers meaningful exposure to Aon, preparing interns for short-term and long-term career opportunities. Outstanding interns may receive offers to join Aon's Launch Program, an early careers development opportunity, as a full-time colleague with generous benefits and tangible career path.

How we support our colleagues

In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage a diverse workforce. Plus, our agile, inclusive environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two "Global Wellbeing Days" each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions, but we also recognize that flexibility goes beyond just the place of work... and we are all for it. We call this Smart Working!

The salary range for this position (intended for U.S. applicants) is $22.00 - $28.00 hourly. The actual salary will vary based on applicant's education, experience, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. The salary may also be adjusted based on applicant's geographic location.

Aon offers a benefits package for temporary and seasonal employees who will work 20 or more hours per week including: medical, dental, and vision insurance at the employee's expense, critical illness insurance, 10 Company holidays per calendar year (paid, if eligible), paid sick leave as provided under state and local law, and a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions. Eligibility for benefits are governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.

Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued.

Aon values an innovative, diverse workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

Aon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, domestic partner status, or other legally protected status. People with criminal histories are encouraged to apply.

We welcome applications from all and provide individuals with disabilities with reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application, interview process and to perform essential job functions once onboard. If you would like to learn more about the reasonable accommodations we provide, email

For positions in San Francisco and Los Angeles, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction record in accordance with local Fair Chance ordinances.

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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