Data Analyst

Verisk; Middletown (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Disability benefits

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Verisk's MarketStance Data Team seeks a data-minded candidate to transform diverse sources into a model of the U.S. economy and commercial insurance market. You will work primarily in MS SQL Server on data modeling, metadata, QA, and reporting for MarketStance products and client projects.

Ideal candidates have an undergrad in economics, math, or CS, 2–3 years of SQL experience, and strong analytical writing. Spring 2026 grads are considered; MS Excel/PowerPoint skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in economics, natural sciences, math/statistics, or computer science.
• Experience writing queries with MS SQL Server or other relational database tools.
• Excellence in technical/analytical writing.
• Ability to work independently or in teams without close supervision.
• Experience with Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain data modeling and manipulation routines in a MS SQL Server environment.
• Create data models, metadata, and QA for MarketStance products.
• Leverage data to inform exposure estimates using government, regulator, and private datasets.
• Develop understanding of insurance coverages, rating components, loss modeling, and regulation.
• Conduct secondary research related to commercial insurance.
• Leverage premium and loss data to assess market conditions.
• Present research findings to internal and external clients.
• Enjoy breadth of exposure and strategic influence over projects.
• Spring 2026 graduates considered.

Skills

MS SQL Server

Relational DBs

Excel

PowerPoint

Data analysis

Writing skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in economics, math or CS

Tools

SQL Server Integration Services

R

SAS

Python

GIS libraries

Job description

We seek to fill a position on the MarketStance Data Team, transforming dozens of disparate data sources into a model of the U.S. economy and commercial insurance market. Your strong proficiency (2-3 years) programming in Microsoft SQL Server or similar relational database tool, interest in learning and applying knowledge about the U.S. commercial market, and great problem-solving skills in a scientific, mathematical, or analytical field outside of insurance will lead to success in this position.

• Operate and maintain data modeling and manipulation routines in a Microsoft SQL Server environment, predominantly consisting of Transact-SQL scripts and relational database objects
• Create data models, metadata, and conduct quality assurance for MarketStance products and consulting projects
• Leverage knowledge of U.S economy to inform exposure estimates
  • Employ dozens of government, industry regulator, and private firmographic datasets
  • Understand strengths, limitations, and scope of various data sources
• Develop advanced understanding of insurance industry coverages, rating components, buying propensity, loss modeling, and regulation
  • Conduct secondary research related to commercial insurance
  • Leverage the world's largest repository of premium and loss data to assess market conditions and enhance MarketStance's product suite
• Present research findings and data for internal and external clients
• Enjoy breadth of exposure and strategic influence over projects
• Spring 2026 graduates considered

Required:

• Undergraduate degree in a strong research and problem-solving field- economics, natural sciences, math/statistics, or computer science
• Experience writing queries with MS SQL Server or another relational database tool
• Excellence in technical/analytical writing
• Ability to work both collaboratively and independently, but without task-to-task oversight
• Ability to work tasks and projects with which you have little or no prior expertise or familiarity
• MS Excel
• MS PowerPoint

Preferred:

• Actuarial, underwriting, or research experience in insurance, particularly commercial lines

Other Desired Experience:

• MS SQL Server Integration Services
• R or SAS
• Python
• Experience with open-source GIS software and libraries

Verisk has been the leading data analytics and technology partner to the global insurance industry by delivering value to our clients through expertise and scale. We empower communities and businesses to make better decisions on risk, faster.

At Verisk, you'll have the chance to use your voice and build a rewarding career that's as unique as you are, with work flexibility and the support, coaching, and training you need to succeed.

For the eighth consecutive year, Verisk is proudly recognized as a Great Place to Work for outstanding workplace culture in the US, the fourth consecutive year in the UK, Spain, and India, and the second consecutive year in Poland. In addition, we've been recognized by The Wall Street Journal as one of the Best-Managed Companies and by Forbes as a World's Best Employer, testaments to the value we place on workplace culture.

We're 7,000 people strong. We relentlessly and ethically pursue innovation. And we are looking for people like you to help us translate big data into big ideas. Join us and create an exceptional experience for yourself and a better tomorrow for future generations.

Verisk Businesses

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Property and Restoration Solutions - offers property estimation software and tools for professionals in estimating all phases of building and repair to make day-to-day workflows the most efficient

Specialty Business Solutions - provides an integrated suite of software for full end-to-end management of insurance and reinsurance business, helping companies manage their businesses through efficiency, flexibility, and data governance

Catastrophe and Risk Solutions - provides risk modeling solutions to help individuals, businesses, and society become more resilient to catastrophic events.

Marketing Solutions - delivers data and insights to improve the reach, timing,relevance, and compliance of every consumer engagement

Life Insurance Solutions - offers end-to-end, data insight-driven core capabilities for carriers, distribution, and direct customers across the entire policy lifecycle of life and annuities for both individual and group.

Verisk Maplecroft - provides intelligence on sustainability, resilience, and ESG, helping people, business, and societies become stronger

Verisk Analytics is an equal opportunity employer.

Verisk invests in a benefits package for all employees that includes the following:

• Health Insurance
• a Retirement Plan
• Disability benefits
• a Paid Time Off program

We offer a competitive total rewards package that includes base salary determined based on role, experience, skill set, and location.

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