Underwriting Intern - Summer 2026

Launch your career with impact in the dynamic world of (re)insurance. At Swiss Re, we help make the world more resilient by tackling risks that matter, from natural catastrophes to cyber threats and beyond.

Our Summer Internship program is designed to provide students with a valuable combination of on-the-job training and off-the-job learning opportunities. As an intern, you will work on meaningful projects, participate in industry-relevant training, and build connections through social and networking events. We believe a Swiss Re internship is more than a summer job, it is the first step toward a rewarding career.

About the Role:

As an Underwriting Intern, you will explore how Swiss Re evaluates and manages risk within one of our core business areas. You will gain exposure to our underwriting practices and collaborate with professionals across the organization. Depending on your placement, you may work in Property and Casualty (P&C) Reinsurance, Life and Health (L&H) Reinsurance, or Corporate Solutions (CorSo) - Swiss Re’s commercial insurance arm. This internship will help you build the skills and knowledge to explore a future career in underwriting.

Key responsibilities:

Learn how underwriters assess and price risks

Contribute to research and portfolio analysis

Ensure underwriting decisions are backed by accurate data and insights

Collaborate with teams across actuarial, claims, finance, and more

Participate in training sessions and networking events

About the Team:

You will join a collaborative underwriting community that values curiosity, teamwork, and early talent development. Our teams work across multiple lines of business and are proud of the impact they make in helping clients manage complex risks. You will be supported by professionals who are passionate about mentoring and sharing their expertise, and you will be encouraged to explore different areas of underwriting to find your fit.

About You:

You are a motivated student who enjoys solving problems and working with data. You are curious about the (re)insurance industry and ready to learn in a fast paced, global environment.

We are looking for:

Students currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Risk Management, Mathematics, Statistics, Actuarial Science, Engineering, or a related field with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0

Strong analytical and communication skills

Detail oriented and collaborative

Familiarity with Microsoft Office; experience with SQL, Python, R, or Power BI is a plus

The internship base salary will be $20-$30 per hour, depending on location, qualifications, projected graduation year and/or highest degree held.

About Swiss Re

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.

Swiss Re is an equal opportunity employer. It is our practice to recruit, hire and promote without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, pregnancy, sexual orientations, marital status, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Decisions on employment are solely based on an individual's qualifications for the position being filled.

During the recruitment process, reasonable accommodations for disabilities are available upon request. If contacted for an interview, please inform the Recruiter/HR Professional of the accommodation needed.

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Nearest Major Market: White Plains
Nearest Secondary Market: New York City
Job Segment: Entry Level Actuarial, HR, Underwriter, Accounting, Actuarial, Insurance, Human Resources, Finance

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