Recruiting begins at different times. Refer to the internship recruitment timeline for details.
When applying for a position, you must hold a valid work permit for the region/country of the position(s) you apply for.
Our business language is English. Unless otherwise noted in the posting, the local language is not a requirement but will be an advantage.
We are looking for students attending an institute of higher education. Internship positions are offered to students in:
- Switzerland/Germany in their third year (sixth semester) and up
- The United Kingdom in their first year and up
- The United States in their first year of a graduate degree programme or in their junior year of an undergraduate programme
- Bangalore for students in their final year/semester graduate degree programme or 1st year (2nd semester) masters degree. Internship duration last between 2-3 months
We offer internship positions to students from all disciplines. If you have an excellent academic track record, are able to deliver outstanding solutions and relate well to people from different backgrounds and cultures, you are the ideal candidate to apply for an internship position at Swiss Re.
Only applications submitted electronically through our career website will be considered. To register and apply for available positions, attach your CV to your candidate profile, along with a cover letter of motivation clearly explaining why you are the ideal candidate for the position, as well as any supporting documents relevant to your application (such as scanned copies of university transcripts, diplomas, any relevant reference/confirmation letters).
In addition to traditional summer internships (three months), we occasionally offer three to six-month internship positions for special projects in various locations.
In the United States and the United Kingdom, summer internship positions are typically offered between May and September. In other countries this may vary.
During the interns@swissre programme you will be assigned to a line manager/team where you will take on tasks and work on projects straightaway. You will have the opportunity to participate in activities that will also expose you to other business units and groups.
We advise candidates who apply for the interns@swissre programme to ensure they hold a valid work permit for the country where the position is located. We may not be able to assist with obtaining work permits. Our recruiting team will review applications and check the possibilities for each candidate.
- Distance and blended learning
- On-the-job training and independent study
There will be several networking events and you will also get to experience Swiss Re's company culture while interacting with senior executives at business and social events.
At the beginning of your internship your line manager will set goals with you and your internship manager will schedule a mid-term review to make sure that you get the most out of your experience at Swiss Re.