Data & Research Intern at Guidewire Software in San Mateo, CA

Summary: Guidewire Software is a leading platform for P&C insurers, and they are seeking a Data & Research Intern to support the HazardHub team. The intern will create content, build datasets, and contribute to research projects that enhance risk models and customer experiences. Responsibilities: - Content Creation: Create high-quality natural catastrophe and P&C insurance articles that drive SEO and traffic to HazardHub - Dataset Creation & Labeling: Create, clean, and label datasets for our risk models, supporting analytics and model development - Data Mapping: Participate in data mapping exercises for third-party datasets to ensure they are usable in our products - Client Mapping & Research: Dive deep into the global HazardHub client base to support strategic travel planning, customer engagement, and account insights - Product Shipment Analysis: Develop a detailed inventory of historical HazardHub product shipments to support field enablement and account planning - Collaboration & Documentation: Work closely with team members to document processes, summarize findings, and present results in a clear, structured way Required Qualifications: - Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field such as Data Science, Statistics, Geography, Environmental Science, Economics, Journalism, Communications, or a related discipline - Strong written communication skills with the ability to explain complex topics clearly, and experience conducting structured online research - Comfort working with data in spreadsheets (Excel or Google Sheets); familiarity with basic data cleaning and organization - Ability to think critically about data quality, spot inconsistencies, and apply logical problem-solving to real-world datasets - Interest in natural catastrophes, crime, or P&C insurance risk, and a desire to learn how data and models inform decisions - Ability to work effectively in a team, accept feedback, and iterate quickly in a fast-paced, learning-oriented environment - Clear verbal and written communication skills to share findings with both technical and non-technical stakeholders - Demonstrated ability to embrace AI and apply it to your current role as well as data-driven insights to drive innovation, productivity, and continuous improvement Preferred Qualifications: - Experience with SEO, blogging, or writing educational articles for a general audience - Familiarity with GIS, mapping tools, or spatial data - Prior experience working with Python, R, or SQL for data analysis - Exposure to insurance, catastrophe modeling, or related risk domains - Previous internship or project experience in a data-centric or research-focused role Required Skills: Data Science, Writing & Research, Data Analysis Important Skills: SEO, Python, GIS Nice-to-Have Skills: Curiosity About Risk, Collaboration, Communication Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance, Paid time off, Company sponsored retirement plan, Annual company bonus plan, Commissions, Long term incentive awards