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Are you an engineering student with analytical prowess and a passion for applying technical knowledge to real-world risk scenarios? Join our Risk Engineering Services team in Zurich for a dynamic 3-month internship starting earliest April 2026, where you'll contribute to making the world more resilient through innovative risk assessment approaches!

As an Intern in our global Reinsurance Property Risk Engineering team, you'll gain hands-on experience applying engineering principles to insurance challenges. This Zurich-based opportunity offers a unique blend of technical research, risk assessment, and data analysis in a collaborative international environment

Key Responsibilities

• on engineering and science topics relevant to insurance, focusing on datacenters, electrical high-voltage grids, and renewable/conventional energy
• Conduct research
• across various industries, applying technical knowledge to real-world scenarios
• Support risk assessment activities
• that enhance our understanding of property risks
• Develop data-driven insights
• to improve our technical capabilities
• Update risk assessment methods and tools

You will work closely with the Property 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 bring fresh perspectives to our team. You thrive when solving complex problems and can translate technical concepts into practical applications. Your strong communication skills allow you to collaborate effectively in our diverse international environment
• We are looking for candidates who meet these requirements:
• Pursuing or recently completed a master's degree in engineering
• Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently while contributing to team objectives
• Proficiency in English (additional languages are advantageous)
• 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