Working Student - Reinsurance Contracts

About the Role

Are you a law student with an interest in law and the reinsurance industry? Would you like to use and broaden your knowledge in one of the best reinsurance companies in the world? Does the interaction with clients and stakeholders excite you? If the answer is yes then please join Swiss Re as a Working Student and gain hands-on experience at the intersection of law and business.

You will gain insight into how legal expertise enables commercial decision-making in a global reinsurance business. We are looking for a highly motivated, ambitious Intern who will assist the Contracts P&C Team in London covering all markets in EMEA. This is a great opportunity to learn more about all lines of business and the variety of contracts in reinsurance business in general and more specifically about Property and Casualty.  

We are a diverse and international team of lawyers in four locations with a very high level of entrepreneurial spirit, energy and expertise, that we seek to complement and strengthen together with your support. At the same time, we gather more experiences, develop ourselves and have fun. 

Key Responsibilities

• Apply your legal skills to the development of our reinsurance contracts 
• Align Swiss Re's reinsurance contracts with applicable law, regulations and internal requirements 
• Contribute to our technology transformation journey by supporting the enhancement of our contract management IT infrastructure  
• Develop and maintain training material 
• Conduct legal and business research to support ongoing projects and strategic initiatives.
• Engage with and support initiatives involving young talent in the insurance industry, including networking and outreach activities.

About you

• Currently in your penultimate or ultimate year of your LLB or enrolled in an LLM (or equivalent law degree).
• Based in London and able to work from the Swiss Re London office.
• Strong interest in law, contracts and the reinsurance industry.
• Curiosity about how legal advice supports business decisions and underwriting.
• Ambitious, hands on team mate, who is curious and learns quickly.
• Excellent analytical skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English. An additional European language is a plus.
• Proactive, organised and able to manage multiple tasks independently.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, PowerPoint and Excel.

Time Commitment

Duration: 6-12 months with possible extension 

Working time: 15-20 hours / week 

Preferred start date: asap

This is a long-term Working Student position. While there is flexibility to accommodate university commitments, such as examination periods, the expectation is a consistent average commitment of approximately 15-20 hours per week on average throughout the year.

What We Offer

• A unique opportunity to work at the intersection of law, underwriting and business in a leading global reinsurance company.
• Exposure to complex commercial contracts, reinsurance wordings and real business decisions.
• An opportunity to develop both legal and commercial judgement by working alongside experienced lawyers and underwriters.
• Close collaboration with experienced legal professionals and business stakeholders across Swiss Re.
• Flexible working arrangements that can be coordinated around your academic schedule.
• A supportive, inclusive environment with opportunities to build your professional network and gain valuable industry experience.
• The chance to work in a truly global team allowing you to experience how we shape cross-border transactions from beginning to start.

#LI-HYBRID