Risk Engineering Services Intern - Casualty (3-month; m/f/x/d; 100%)

Are you passionate about applying your technical expertise to the world of reinsurance? Join our dynamic Risk Engineering Services team in Zurich for a 3-month internship starting earliest April 2026, where you'll contribute to groundbreaking work at the intersection of engineering, science, and insurance risk assessment.

About the Role

As an Intern in our Reinsurance Casualty Risk Engineering team, you'll dive into the fascinating world of technical risk assessment while gaining valuable experience in a global reinsurance leader. This Zurich-based opportunity offers hands-on experience with emerging risks and innovative assessment methodologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth research on engineering and science topics relevant to insurance, with special focus on electric vehicles, persistent chemicals, and plastics

• Support risk assessment activities across various industries, applying technical knowledge to real-world insurance challenges

• Develop data-driven insights and contribute to updating risk assessment methods and tools

• Collaborate with international experts to enhance understanding of technical and scientific developments in an insurance context

About the Team

You will work closely with the Casualty 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 work independently while contributing fresh perspectives to our diverse team. You thrive in collaborative environments and have a passion for applying technical knowledge to solve complex problems.

We are looking for candidates who meet these requirements:

• Pursuing or recently completed a Master's degree in engineering or chemical/natural science disciplines

• Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills

• Ability to work independently and take initiative on projects

• Proficiency in English (additional languages are an advantage)

• Advanced skills in Excel and Power BI

• Experience with programming languages such as Python, R, or MATLAB

The start date is as soon as possible with an internship duration of 3 months.

We look forward to receiving your application! Note for non-EU/EFTA and UK citizens: Due to immigration regulations, you must provide a certificate from a Swiss university confirming that an internship is integral to your course of study. Please submit this mandatory letter with your application documents.

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