Catastrophe Modeling & GIS Research Co-op (July - Dec 2026)

Description
We are beyond proud to be a leading global property and casualty insurer providing a comprehensive range of insurance products and services to individuals, businesses, and organizations across multiple countries.

If you have a knack for solving problems and seek a rewarding opportunity with a global Fortune 100 company, join us in helping our customers reduce risk, minimize costs, and stay safe.

We are seeking a candidate to join our R&D (Research and Development) group, focusing on the development and creation of mapping solutions for risk assessment related to natural catastrophes and climate change impacts.

Key Responsibilities:

As a Co-op within our Catastrophe R&D group, you'll be working closely with senior scientists and engineers on various projects helping with tasks to;

• Perform data mining and in-depth reviews of research literature, data, and models.
• Collect, analyze and visualize data, using geospatial, statistical as well as other analytical methods.
• Develop and maintain interactive maps and spatial databases for natural disaster risk assessment (floods, hurricanes, wildfires, earthquakes, etc.).

This six-month co-op will challenge you with real-world projects and hands-on training, all while being mentored by leaders and experts in risk management R&D.

Best of all, at the close of your co-op experience, you may have the opportunity to explore a future career with Liberty Mutual, one of the leading property and casualty insurers in the country.
Qualifications

• You are an undergraduate or graduate student in Geography, GIS, Environmental Science, Engineering working towards a degree with a strong academic record and a cumulative 3.0 GPA preferred.
• You have course work or experience in geospatial analytics and working with GIS applications (e.g., ArcMap, ArcGIS Pro, or QGIS).
• You have strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• You are detail-oriented and thrive in a fast-paced work environment.
• You have course work or experience in programming languages (Python or R).
• You have a working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• You possess strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• You must be available to work full-time from July - December 2026.
• You must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or in the future. We will not sponsor employment visas. Candidates who will require future sponsorship, including candidates on CPT/OPT/STEM-OPT who will require future sponsorship, are not eligible to apply.

About Us
Pay Philosophy: The typical starting salary range for this role is determined by a number of factors including skills, experience, education, certifications and location. The full salary range for this role reflects the competitive labor market value for all employees in these positions across the national market and provides an opportunity to progress as employees grow and develop within the role. Some roles at Liberty Mutual have a corresponding compensation plan which may include commission and/or bonus earnings at rates that vary based on multiple factors set forth in the compensation plan for the role.

At Liberty Mutual, our goal is to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported, and can thrive. We build an environment that welcomes a wide range of perspectives and experiences, with inclusion embedded in every aspect of our culture and reflected in everyday interactions. This comes to life through comprehensive benefits, workplace flexibility, professional development opportunities, and a host of opportunities provided through our Employee Resource Groups. Each employee plays a role in creating our inclusive culture, which supports every individual to do their best work. Together, we cultivate a community where everyone can make a meaningful impact for our business, our customers, and the communities we serve.

We value your hard work, integrity and commitment to make things better, and we put people first by offering you benefits that support your life and well-being. To learn more about our benefit offerings please visit: https://LMI.co/Benefits

Liberty Mutual is an equal opportunity employer. We will not tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, veteran's status, pregnancy, genetic information or on any basis prohibited by federal, state or local law.

Fair Chance Notices

• California

• Los Angeles Incorporated

• Los Angeles Unincorporated

• Philadelphia

• San Francisco

Client-provided location(s): Boston, MA

Job ID: liberty_mutual-2026-74460-en_1

Employment Type: INTERN

Posted: 2026-02-07T19:42:24