Group Underwriting Intern

About the role

Swiss Re is recruiting a Group Underwriting Intern in its integrated Portfolio Strategy & Steering team in Zurich. You will work on real underwriting portfolio questions using data, engineering and analytical techniques, alongside underwriting portfolio managers and experienced engineers. The role is hands-on, covering the full delivery lifecycle from understanding the business question to building, testing and presenting solutions, and it offers exposure to Palantir.

Key responsibilities

• Support the development of underwriting-specific data products, analytical tools and Palantir workflows.
• Explore and analyse portfolio data to identify patterns, performance drivers, concentrations, dependencies and areas for further investigation.
• Develop data transformations, analytical components, visualisations and prototypes using Python, SQL or other relevant tools.
• Support testing, validation and documentation so that solutions are reliable and understandable.
• Work with team members and users to understand the business questions behind the analysis.
• Present analytical findings and explain the approach, assumptions and limitations clearly.
• Contribute ideas for improving existing tools, analytical methods and ways of working.

Required profile

• Current study towards, or recent completion of, a degree in a quantitative, technical or commercially relevant discipline.
• Practical experience using Python, SQL or another analytical programming language through academic, personal or professional projects; experience developing AI-enabled products or analytical capabilities is an advantage.
• Ability to work with data, structure analytical problems and communicate findings clearly.
• Strong problem-solving capability, attention to detail and intellectual curiosity.
• Willingness to learn new technologies, analytical methods and business concepts.
• Interest in insurance, reinsurance, underwriting, portfolio management or data-driven commercial decision-making.

Required skills

• Python
• SQL
• Palantir (used in the role)

This is a 6-month internship, ideally starting in February 2027, with an expectation to attend the office at least 3 days per week, with remote working on the remaining days. The base salary range is shared during the interview process.