Catastrophe Risk Associate at Howden in Edina – 7701 France Avenue South
- Company: Howden
- Location: Edina – 7701 France Avenue South
- Posted: Sep 18, 2026
- Type: Full-time
- Salary: $72,500/yr + bonus
Overview
Howden Re is the global reinsurance broker and risk, capital & strategic advisor focused on relentless innovation & superior analytics for top client service. About Role Location: Edina, MN Compensation: $72,500/yr + bonus
Job description
- Howden Re is the global reinsurance broker and risk, capital & strategic advisor focused on relentless innovation & superior analytics for top client service.
- About Role
- Location: Edina, MN
- Compensation: $72,500/yr + bonus
- Howden Re is the global reinsurance broker and risk, capital, & strategic advisor focused on relentless innovation & superior analytics for top client service. The Howden Re decision support team (Modeling and Analytics) is unmatched in the industry in facilitating catastrophe reinsurance placements while also being integrally embedded within our clients' operations. Howden Re employs cutting edge technology in a collaborative environment; striving always to develop solutions and present ideas that align with our clients' core philosophy of profitable growth. As a catastrophe risk associate, you will work together with the Howden Re broking team to assist in portfolio management and reinsurance decision making.
Responsibilities
- Providing strong technical and strategic catastrophe risk management and modeling support
- Providing deep understanding of catastrophe modeling results, assumptions and limitations with vendor and non-vendor models
- Improving analytical processes to achieve greater efficiency and better results for clients
- Establish strong relationships with colleagues, clients and reinsurers
- Communicate analytical ideas with multiple audiences
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Economics, Finance or similar analytical major
- Senior graduating by June 2027
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Experience manipulating, cleaning, and analyzing data
- Able to handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment
- Effective communicator, both verbal and written (PowerPoint and Word)
- Experience in data tools (including SQL, Python, VBA, etc) is a plus
- Legally authorized to work in the US
Skills
Required
- SQL
- Python
- VBA
- PowerPoint
- Word
Benefits
- A career that you define. We provide an environment where new ideas are encouraged and celebrated, where people who want to have a real hand in our success thrive. We want people who want to make a difference - not just in the workplace, but in the industry and in the wider community.
About Howden
At Howden Re, we’re on a mission to do things differently. Our no silo approach, elite team, and clear focus on innovation and relentless execution means our clients are at the heart of all we do. As a big 4 global reinsurance broker, we deliberately avoid the one-size-fits-all approach, committing to creating bespoke solutions that address the unique challenges of a modern and dynamic marketplace. Our team is empowered to drive progress, creating opportunities for career and personal development, unlocking new value for clients, fostering long-term partnerships, and using the collective power of Howden to change how the world sees risk and insurance. When you join Howden Re, you become part of a vibrant and entrepreneurial workplace culture that prioritizes collaboration, ownership, and shared success. Here, your contributions will directly impact our mission to be the global partner of choice in reinsurance and strategic advisory. Be a part of Howden Re's exciting journey. Together, we are shaping the future of reinsurance.