Postdoctoral Research Position in Risk Management and Insurance

About the role

The Center for Insurance Policy and Research (CIPR) at the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) is seeking a postdoctoral researcher for a full‑time, temporary remote position based out of the Kansas City, MO office, with potential consideration for New York City or Washington, DC offices. The appointment is for one year, with the possibility of a second year based on performance evaluation. The role focuses on quantitative analysis of risk management, insurance, and insurance regulation, emphasizing either property‑and‑casualty insurance or life insurance from an investment‑finance perspective.

Responsibilities

• Conduct applied research on risk management, insurance markets, and regulatory issues.
• Collaborate closely with CIPR researchers and NAIC staff on ongoing projects.
• Allocate dedicated time to pursue independent, related research interests.
• Present research findings clearly in both written reports and oral presentations.
• Publish work in peer‑reviewed journals and present at academic conferences.
• Develop collaborations with external scholars and contribute to interdisciplinary discussions on risk, insurance, and public policy.

Minimum requirements

• Ph.D. (or expected completion by fall 2026) from an accredited institution in economics, finance, risk management and insurance, or a related field, received within the past two years.
• Strong skills in data analysis and econometric/statistical modeling.

Preferred skills

• Proficiency with advanced data‑science tools such as SQL, R, Python, SAS, Tableau, artificial intelligence and machine learning, VBA.
• Experience with geographic information systems (GIS).

Application requirements

• Cover letter detailing interest in and fit for the position.
• Curriculum vitae.
• One or two representative publications or working papers.
• At least one letter of recommendation.

Compensation

Salary range: $83,500 – $88,000, commensurate with education and experience.

Start date

January 2027 (tentative).

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 hub for innovation and resources. The Center for Insurance Policy and Research, established in 2011, advances thought leadership and action on emerging insurance issues through events, research reports, newsletters, a research library, and publications in the NAIC’s Journal of Insurance Regulation. More information is available at https://content.naic.org/research.