Model Development Agriculture Internship

vor 1 Monat

Zurich, Schweiz Swiss Re AG Vollzeit
Location: 

Zurich, Zurich, CH

Model Development Agriculture Internship (4-6 months, 80-100%)

Swiss Re is a global leader in agricultural reinsurance. Deep expertise and our global footprint put us in a strong position to serve clients in both mature and emerging markets. 
If you are a highly motivated individual with an analytical mind and enjoy taking responsibility, then we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity
 

About the Role

 

This internship is an exciting opportunity within the Agriculture Underwriting team. During the internship, you will work closely with the team on a new market costing model for better underwriting decisions and insights. You will play an integral part in driving this project forward that which will offer different growth opportunities. 

This role will focus on model development; however, the Agriculture team remains flexible with its resources and the candidate may support the team on upcoming business opportunities.

 

Key Responsibilities: 

  • You will work with market underwriters to develop a new market costing model using insurance, climate as well as yield data.  

  • Your role will be to enhance, extend and manage the operational implementation of the model. 

  • You will work closely with the team to enhance the model and drive implementation. 


Your Opportunity:

  • The opportunity to gain deep insights and hands on experience in Agriculture Underwriting and to be directly in contact with in- and external stakeholders. 

  • You gain experience in key agriculture reinsurance markets. 

 

About the Team


You will work as part of a strong and diverse global team of more than 30 Agriculture reinsurance specialists based in Mumbai, Beijing, Zurich, Cape Town, Singapore, Mexico and Sao Paulo.


About You


Technical skills and education: 

  • B.Sc., M.Sc. or Ph.D. studies in quantitative natural sciences, actuarial sciences, or equivalent, good mathematical background as a minimum

  • Strong analytical and programming skills (e.g. Python, Matlab, R), track record of successful model development; experience with statistics and dependent probabilities (copulas) is a plus 

  • Strong project management, communication, and presentation skills 

  • Excellent written and oral English, additional languages are a plus 


Personal skills and interests: 

  • High degree of own initiative and interest for interdisciplinary work

  • You approach problems with curiosity and flexibility, are a fast learner and eager to take responsibility

  • Ready to live ownership and curious in how your insights impact underwriting decisions

  • Independent and curious mindset


Have we sparked your interest? We are looking forward to receiving your application


Due to immigration regulations non-EU/EFTA and UK citizens must provide a certificate from a Swiss University confirming that an internship is integral to their course of study. 
We provide feedback to all candidates via email. If you have not heard back from us, please check your spam folder.

 

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. 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 14,000 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.

 

 

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