Postdoctoral Research Position in Insurance and Risk Management

The Center for Insurance Policy and Research (CIPR) at the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) is seeking applicants for one or two postdoctoral research positions. This is a full-time/temporary position with preference for a candidate to work out of Kansas City, MO, USA, potential consideration for New York City or Washington, DC offices. The position is one year with the possibility of extending for an additional year based on first year evaluation. 

CIPR seeks applicants with expertise and interest in the quantitative analysis of issues related to risk management, insurance, regulation, health and long-term care, natural catastrophes/climate and resiliency, artificial intelligence and big data, cyber risk, investment finance, financial solvency monitoring, and/or international insurance supervision.

Postdoctoral researchers work alongside experienced staff researchers to conduct applied research that informs NAIC members and staff on key issues of concern, emphasizing the leverage of available NAIC data where applicable. CIPR researchers also engage in basic, scholarly research to expand the state of knowledge in risk management and insurance and insurance-related issues. Further, CIPR researchers maintain strong ties with academia and related research centers.

A clear and concise presentation of research results in both written and oral form is expected. Candidates should have strong skills in data analysis and statistical modeling. Candidates should also be able to work collaboratively in a team environment. Postdoctoral fellows spend significant time on CIPR research projects working with the CIPR research team and other NAIC staff but also have the flexibility to pursue their own related research.

Minimum requirements 

Applicants must have a Ph.D. (expected completion by the summer of 2025 is acceptable) from an accredited institution in economics, finance, risk management and insurance, or a related field received within the past two years.

We plan to undertake first-round interviews by February 2025. 

Preferred Skills

Artificial intelligence and machine learning; advanced data science skills, including SQL and scripting languages like R, Python, and/or VBA; and geographic information systems (GIS). 

Application Requirements

Applicants should provide a cover letter detailing your interest in and fit for the position, your CV, one or two representative publications or working papers, and at least one letter of recommendation. 

Tentative Start date

August – October 2025

Compensation

$80,000 - $83,500, commensurate with education and experience.

About the NAIC and Center for Insurance Policy and Research 

For over 150 years, the NAIC has served insurance commissioners and their staff as a nexus for innovation and a hub of resources for insurance departments to draw upon. We are currently in year two of a three-year strategic plan for the NAIC's future with a focus on pushing forward numerous initiatives along six key focus areas: Member Connectivity; Training, Expertise, and Technology; Data and Analytics; Consumer Education, Outreach, and Advocacy; Committee Governance and Management; and NAIC Operations. 

Since 2011 the Center for Insurance Policy and Research has provided research and education to drive discussion and advance thought leadership as well as action on current and emerging insurance issues of interest to insurance regulators, policymakers, industry, and academia. This effort has been accomplished through our events, research reports, newsletter, research library collection and knowledge distribution sources, and research published in the NAIC’s Journal of Insurance Regulation.  For more information, visit https://content.naic.org/research. 

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The NAIC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer 
 

Applicants for all positions are considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, military or veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by applicable law.