Degree in Agricultural sciences
C++, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Effective communication skills, GIS, Python Programming, R Programming, Statistical modeling
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We help the world see new possibilities and inspire change for better tomorrows. Our analytic solutions bridge content, data, and analytics to help business, people, and society become stronger, more resilient, and sustainable.
Job Description
Extreme Event Solutions, a Verisk business, is the scientific leader and most respected provider of risk modeling software and consulting services. EES founded the catastrophe modeling industry in 1987 and today models the risk from natural catastrophes, terrorism, and pandemic outbreaks in 90 countries. EES offers the opportunity to work with advanced technologies, global clients, and hundreds of the most innovative, talented minds in the industry.
Wildfire has caused significant economic losses in recent years and led to numerous environmental changes including an extended period of drought, loss of vegetation and alteration of soil properties. In this position, you will have an opportunity to directly work on a wildfire modeling that helps insurance companies to assess and manage risks. The role includes developing and enhancing damage estimation by wildfire for insurance portfolios by incorporating knowledge of wildfire mitigation, insurance regulations and state legislation. The candidate will work closely with a team of engineers, scientists, statisticians, and specialists in the research department. Candidate best suited for this position is expected to be highly motivated and detail-oriented team player with sophisticated problem-solving skills.
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Verisk works in collaboration with our customers and at the intersection of people, data, and advanced technologies. Through proprietary platformed analytics, advanced modeling, and interpretation, we deliver immediate and sustained value to our customers and through them, to the individuals and societies they serve, with greater speed, precision, and scale.
We’re 9,000 people strong, committed to translating big data into big ideas. We help others see new possibilities and empower certainty into big decisions that impact individuals and societies. And we relentlessly and ethically pursue innovation to help move our customers, and the world, toward better tomorrows.
Verisk is a leading data analytics provider serving customers in insurance, energy and specialized markets, and financial services. Our team of nearly 9,000 helps customers make crucial decisions every day about risk—with greater precision, efficiency, and discipline.