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 a one year  with the possibility of extending for an additional year based on first year evaluation. 

The CIPR seeks applicants with expertise and/or interest in the quantitative analysis of issues related to at least one of the following: 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 researchers to conduct applied research to inform NAIC members and staff on key issues of concern, with an emphasis on leveraging available NAIC data where applicable. CIPR researchers also engage in basic 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.

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. Also important is to be able to work collaboratively in a team environment. Postdoctoral fellows spend a significant amount of their 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 

Postdoctoral fellows must have received their Ph.D. in the last two years in economics, finance, risk management and insurance, or a related field.

Applicants must have a Ph.D. (expected completion by the summer of 2025 is acceptable) from an accredited institution in a related field.  Incomplete applications will not be considered.  We plan to undertake first-round interviews in August/September 2024. 

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 January 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. 

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.