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Are you passionate about applying your technical expertise to the world of reinsurance? Join our dynamic Risk Engineering Services team in Zurich for a 3-month internship starting earliest April 2026, where you'll contribute to groundbreaking work at the intersection of engineering, science, and insurance risk assessment

As an Intern in our Reinsurance Casualty Risk Engineering team, you'll dive into the fascinating world of technical risk assessment while gaining valuable experience in a global reinsurance leader. This Zurich-based opportunity offers hands-on experience with emerging risks and innovative assessment methodologies

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct on engineering and science topics relevant to insurance, with special focus on electric vehicles, persistent chemicals, and plastics
• Support across various industries, applying technical knowledge to real-world insurance challenges
• risk assessment activities
• Develop and contribute to updating risk assessment methods and tools
• Collaborate with to enhance understanding of technical and scientific developments in an insurance context

You will work closely with the Casualty Risk Engineering Services team. We are an international team with global remit in Swiss Re's Underwriting Excellence group. Our task is to understand technical and scientific developments and put them into an insurance context. We conduct risk assessments and develop methodologies and tools to support the underwriting of portfolios or individual risks. The team has a broad range of different technical and scientific backgrounds and experiences. Our excellent technical expertise is complemented by a strong team spirit looking for alternative and innovative risk assessment methods to be used in the future and to make the world more resilient

About You

• We're looking for a curious, analytical thinker who can work independently while contributing fresh perspectives to our diverse team. You thrive in collaborative environments and have a passion for applying technical knowledge to solve complex problems
• We are looking for candidates who meet these requirements:
• Pursuing or recently completed a Master's degree in engineering or chemical/natural science disciplines
• Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and take initiative on projects
• Proficiency in English (additional languages are an advantage)
• Advanced skills in Excel and Power BI
• Experience with programming languages such as Python, R, or MATLAB

We look forward to receiving your application!

The base salary range for this position will be shared with you during the interview process

Swiss Re is one of the world’s leading providers of reinsurance, insurance and other forms of insurance-based risk transfer, working to make the world more resilient. We anticipate and manage a wide variety of risks, from natural catastrophes and climate change to cybercrime. We cover both Property & Casualty and Life & Health. Combining experience with creative thinking and cutting-edge expertise, we create new opportunities and solutions for our clients. This is possible thanks to the collaboration of more than 14,000 employees across the world., , Our success depends on our ability to build an inclusive culture encouraging fresh perspectives and innovative thinking. We embrace a workplace where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive and develop professionally regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, skillset, thought or other characteristics. In our inclusive and flexible environment everyone can bring their authentic selves to work and their passion for sustainability., , If you are an experienced professional returning to the workforce after a career break, we encourage you to apply for open positions that match your skills and experience

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