Underwriter Property Graduate (Hybrid; m/f/x/d)

Launch your career with impact!

We’re looking for curious, motivated graduates with strong people skills who want to grow, learn, and make a difference. If you hold a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD and have no more than three years of professional experience, apply to our 18-month Graduate Programme starting 1 September 2026.

You’ll gain hands-on experience in the fast-paced world of insurance, rotate into a different team, and receive tailored training to build your expertise. This is your chance to shape your future – and help protect societies from the world’s most complex risks.

About the Role

Are you ready to shape the future of risk? As a Junior Underwriter in our Global Graduate Programme, you will be part of a dynamic team working to understand and underwrite complex risks that impact businesses around the world. You’ll combine analytical insight with curiosity and creativity to help develop underwriting strategies that balance opportunity with risk.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the assessment and pricing of risks across diverse industries and regions
• Contribute to the development of tailored insurance solutions for clients and brokers
• Analyse and evaluate client submissions, incl. Manmade and Natural catastrophe risks, contracts and pricing
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams day-to-day and on projects that enhance portfolio performance and innovation
• Build a strong foundation in underwriting principles and global market dynamics through structured learning and hands-on experience

About the Team

Our underwriting teams are at the heart of Swiss Re’s purpose — making the world more resilient. We bring together specialists from various different functions and backgrounds who combine deep technical expertise with an entrepreneurial mindset. Collaboration, curiosity, and inclusiveness define how we work.

You’ll be part of a team that values learning, open exchange, and innovation. We’re proud of our ability to adapt to emerging risks while maintaining long-term partnerships with our clients. Guided by experienced underwriters, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute meaningfully from day one and develop your career in a supportive, high-performance environment.

About You

You are analytical, detail-oriented, and eager to learn. You thrive in collaborative, international settings and bring fresh perspectives to problem-solving.  

Essential Skills

• Successfully completed university degree (Bachelor’s or Master’s) with up to 3 years of professional experience
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with confidence to engage with diverse stakeholders
• Team-oriented mindset and the ability to work in a fast-paced, multicultural environment
• Excellent written and spoken English skills

These are additional nice to haves:

• Strong motivation to develop a career in (re)insurance, risk management, or financial services
• High degree of initiative, adaptability, and accountability
• Broad technical curiosity and a genuine desire to understand how things work — from fire protection systems to complex risk structures — while continuously developing your expertise
• Proficiency in MS Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Previous internship or work experience in insurance, finance, or data-driven environments

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

The application process is open until at least January 18th, 2026, and if you do not hear from us within this time frame, it does not mean your application is ignored. We will get back to you at the latest by end of January.