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About Swiss Re's Graduate Programme for Early-Career Talent 

We're looking for intellectually curious, motivated early-career talent who are completing or have recently completed a bachelor's degree and want to grow, learn, and make a difference. In the US, this opportunity is designed primarily for recent undergraduate talent, though candidates with relevant master's or doctoral degrees may also be considered. If you have no more than three years of professional experience and fit this description, please apply for our rotational Swiss Re Graduate Programme, which starts Fall 2027. 

You'll gain hands-on experience in the complex, multifaceted, and fast-paced world of reinsurance and commercial insurance, rotate into different local teams, and receive tailored training to build your expertise. This is your opportunity to shape your career, help protect societies from the world's most threatening hazards, and contribute to making the world more resilient.  

As an Engineering Underwriting Analyst in the Swiss Re Graduate Programme, you will develop a 360 view of Engineering and Specialty Reinsurance while contributing across the underwriting value chain.

Working alongside experienced underwriters, engineers, and risk professionals, you will analyze complex risks, contribute to underwriting decisions, and help solve real business challenges from day one. You will benefit from structured training, mentoring, regular coaching, and exposure to senior leaders. By the end of the programme, you will have developed a broad understanding of underwriting, portfolio management, claims, client engagement, and risk assessment while establishing the foundation for a specialized career within Swiss Re.
Your responsibilities will include:

We are looking for people who:

Have completed, or are about to complete, a bachelor's degree in Engineering, Risk Management & Insurance,  Data Analytics, or another quantitative discipline; relevant master's degrees may also be considered.

Have demonstrated academic rigor through course selection and performance; a cumulative minimum GPA of 3.0 is expected.

Have no more than three years of professional experience.

Are fluent in English and Spanish, with strong written and verbal communication skills.

Are intellectually curious about engineering risks, emerging technologies, infrastructure development, and the evolving global risk landscape.

Build strong relationships and adapt their communication style to collaborate effectively with clients, brokers, engineers, and colleagues across teams, cultures, and geographies.

Communicate clearly and confidently with both technical and non-technical audiences.

Take ownership and demonstrate integrity, sound judgment, initiative, and attention to detail.

Are curious about AI and emerging technologies and how they can enhance underwriting analysis, risk assessment, and decision-making.

Are willing to travel.

The base salary for this role is $70,000. Candidates with advanced degrees may be eligible for a higher base compensation. Please note that the compensation details listed reflect the base salary only and do not include short-term incentives or other benefits offered. 

Please note: Graduate and Intern positions at Swiss Re are not eligible for US work authorization sponsorship. 

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 15,000 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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