Catastrophe Research Scientist
Company: Chubb
Location: Philadelphia
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
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 Qualifications 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 R or
Python, Excel and SQL is required Familiarity with geospatial tools
such as ArcGIS and QGIS Excellent analytical, communication and
organization skills
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