A few years ago I had the idea of building a business that would allow people to financially hedge against bad weather. For instance, if you bought tickets to a sporting event above face value and were afraid that it might get rained out and leave you out a lot of money, you could buy a type of insurance that would pay you off if the weather caused the game to be cancelled. Apparently I wasn’t the only person to come up with this idea. WeatherBill is a San Francisco, CA based startup that is doing exactly that. Many think entrepreneurship is all about having a good idea, but it’s not. It’s about execution. WeatherBill is a perfect example of an awesome idea that is being executed well. The potential for this idea is absolutely unbelievable, and WeatherBill is already beginning to realize it. They don’t call what they offer “insurance” because there is no need for a claims process or a proof of loss. I guess you can call it a hedge, as it allows you to “get paid for weather that’s bad for business.”

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Of all of the companies that I’ve featured here on One Day, One Job, WeatherBill has to be one of my favorites. I love that I can go straight to their website and get a quote on nearly any weather outcome. It’s dead simple, so if I decide to plan a weekend getaway for me and my girlfriend, I can protect myself against a washed out weekend. But that’s just the tip of the iceberg (not sure if you can hedge against those) when it comes to what WeatherBill does. They also offer the ability to resell their protection plans. They’ve already cut a deal with Priceline, to offer travel protection (like a Sunshine guaranteed vacation), and they have other industry solutions tailored to Travel, Agriculture, Events, Heating Fuels, Public Works, and Ski Resorts. The opportunities are endless. Here’s another example: a retail store can offer to make all holiday purchases free if it snows on Christmas Day. I think this is so cool!

What about jobs with WeatherBill? There are a couple of intriguing options. You can find all of the details on WeatherBill’s Careers page, but the two most suitable positions for new and recent grads are Quantitative Engineer and Business Development Associate. They do have some experience requirements, but I still think that they’re worth a look. I’m fascinated by their business, and if I didn’t already have a business, I’d probably be bending over backwards trying to find a way in. To apply for any of the jobs at WeatherBill, you need to visit a separate site. And no, I’m not going to guarantee the weather for you today, but it’s absolutely beautiful here in Chicago.

Links to Help You Begin Your Research

• WeatherBill.com
• Jobs at WeatherBill
• About WeatherBill
• WeatherBill’s Blog
• WeatherBill’s Team
• Financial Strength at WeatherBill
• WeatherBill’s FAQ

Will you give WeatherBill a try?

Normally on One Day, One Job, we try to focus on jobs that are below the radar. We know you’re visiting the big job boards, going to on-campus recruiting events, and hopefully using google to find jobs. Every day we like to show you career opportunities that you haven’t seen before, but today we’re going to talk about a company that you’re likely familiar with. GEICO has their online entry-level recruiting down to a science. Researching careers at GEICO may be so easy a caveman could do it, but we still want to put them in the spotlight as an example for other companies to aspire towards.

GEICO is in the insurance business and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway. That means you can expect a company that focuses on the customer, has a superb management team, and keeps a long-term perspective. They do things the right way. It’s part of their culture. Even better, they have funny commercials (but that Cavemen show on ABC sucks).

There’s not much more we need to say. The GEICO Careers site speaks for itself. Their job listings even have little green EL icons next to entry-level positions (so simple, yet so helpful). GEICO is hiring for careers in Leadership Development, Insurance, Auto Damage, Analytical, and Technology.

Note: On April 21st we revisited entry-level jobs at GEICO.

Links to Help You Begin Your Research

• The GEICO Home Page
• The GEICO Careers Page
• The GEICO College Recruiting Page
• The GEICO Job Search Page
• The GEICO Recruiting Events Calendar
• GEICO’s Corporate Culture
• GEICO’s Associate Benefits
• GEICO’s Training & Education
• GEICO’s Frequently Asked Questions
• GEICO’s Video Library

What have you heard about working at GEICO? Tell us in the comments.