GIS/ Exposure Management Intern in Schaumburg, Illinois at American Agricultural Insurance Company
Job Description
AmericanAg®, a global provider of diversified reinsurance services, is looking for a GIS/Exposure Management Intern to join us next summer in our office in Schaumburg, Illinois.
This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the reinsurance industry while supporting catastrophe risk analytics using geographic information systems (GIS), exposure data analysis, and risk visualization projects. The intern will work with insurance portfolio data to help the team understand concentrations of risk and improve the quality and usefulness of exposure information. We are looking for a student who will be between their junior and senior years of college during the summer of 2027 and who has strong analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills, along with an interest in GIS, data analysis, insurance, reinsurance, catastrophe risk, or weather.
The GIS/Exposure Management Intern will be responsible for:
- Supporting the review, organization, validation, and analysis of location-based exposure data
- Help with the maintenance and development of GIS applications and datasets used by AmericanAg customers and employees.
- Utilize Esri applications within AmericanAg’s Enterprise environment, including ArcGIS Pro, to create maps, perform spatial analysis, manage geographic data, and communicate analytical results
- Identify opportunities to further automate or streamline recurring GIS and exposure management processes.
- Collaborate with team members across departments on projects, requests, timelines, and deliverables
- Demonstrate curiosity, attention to detail, and proactive problem-solving when working with new tools, data, and reinsurance concepts
What you will bring to this position:
- Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Geography, Geospatial Science, Data Analytics, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Information Systems, Meteorology, Risk Management and Insurance, or a related field
- Expected to be between junior and senior year during the internship
- Coursework or project experience using GIS software including: ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online, or similar GIS software
- Experience with Microsoft SQL, Python, Power BI, or other data-analysis tools
- Interest in applying GIS and data analysis to insurance, reinsurance, natural hazards, catastrophe risk, or exposure management
- Understanding of spatial data, map layers, attribute data, coordinate systems, and geocoding
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, and critical-thinking skills
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills and comfort working with large datasets
- Excellent attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy
- Effective written and oral communication skills
- Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously in a well-organized manner
- Prior insurance or reinsurance experience is not required
This internship at AmericanAg® offers:
- Hands-on experience applying GIS and data analysis within the reinsurance industry
- Introduction to exposure management, catastrophe risk analysis, comprehensive training, and meaningful projects
- Mentorship and professional development opportunities
- Collaborative and inclusive work environment
- Competitive hourly pay of $30.00 per hour, based on a 37.5-hour work week plus a $500 one-time sign on bonus.
- Flexible work schedule with the option to work 8.33 hours per day
Who We Are
Since 1948, AmericanAg® has provided reinsurance services that promote the financial strength and success of its clients. We are a direct provider of reinsurance to the Farm Bureau® insurance companies and also participate in assumed U.S. and international reinsurance programs through the broker marketplace. Learn more at aaic.com
Reasons to Consider AmericanAg®
At AmericanAg®, you’ll work alongside a diverse team of highly educated and experienced professionals. We foster a dynamic culture where innovative ideas are championed and brought to life and where employees are appreciated, engaged, and encouraged to reach their full potential.
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