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You will contribute to live use cases, from understanding the business question and exploring data through to building, testing and presenting solutions. You will receive guidance from experienced team members while taking meaningful ownership of defined pieces of work.\nKey Responsibilities\nSupport the development of underwriting-specific data products, analytical tools and Palantir workflows.\nExplore and analyse portfolio data to identify patterns, performance drivers, concentrations, dependencies and potential areas for further investigation.\nDevelop data transformations, analytical components, visualisations and prototypes using Python, SQL or other relevant tools.\nSupport testing, validation and documentation to help ensure that solutions are reliable and understandable.\nWork with team members and users to understand the business questions behind the analysis.\nPresent analytical findings and explain the approach, assumptions and limitations clearly.\nContribute ideas for improving existing tools, analytical methods and ways of working.\nBuild practical knowledge of underwriting, portfolio management, data engineering and analytical product development.\nAbout the Team\nThe Portfolio Strategy & Steering team brings together underwriting portfolio management, engineering, data and advanced analytical capabilities.\nThe team operates as one integrated group, with team members holding distinct but complementary accountabilities and jointly responsible for priorities, quality and impact.\nInterns are treated as contributing members of the team and are given meaningful work aligned with current underwriting portfolio priorities.\nAbout You\nYou are intellectually curious, analytical and motivated by solving difficult, real-world problems. You are interested in how data and technology can improve commercial decisions and want to apply your skills in a practical business environment.\nYou enjoy working with data, learning unfamiliar concepts and turning analysis into clear conclusions. You are comfortable asking questions, testing assumptions and taking responsibility for the quality of your work.\nYou do not need prior underwriting experience, but you should be interested in understanding the business context and decisions behind the work you undertake.\nWe are looking for candidates who bring:\ncurrent study towards, or recent completion of, a degree in a quantitative, technical or commercially relevant discipline.\npractical experience using Python, SQL or another analytical programming language through academic, personal or professional projects. Experience developing AI-enabled products or analytical capabilities would be an advantage.\nability to work with data, structure analytical problems and communicate findings clearly.\nstrong problem-solving capability, attention to detail and intellectual curiosity.\nwillingness to learn new technologies, analytical methods and business concepts.\nability to work collaboratively while taking ownership of defined tasks.\nan interest in insurance, reinsurance, underwriting, portfolio management or data-driven commercial decision-making.\nPlease note; This is a 6 month internship, ideally startinginFebruary 2027. There will be an expectation to attend the office at least 3 days/ week, with the option for remote working on the remaining days.\nThe base salary range for this position will be shared with you during the interview process.\nAbout Swiss Re\nSwiss 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.\nOur 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.\nIf 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.\nWe may use AI-powered tools to support the review and evaluation of applications for this position. These tools provide additional insights to our recruitment teams, but all hiring decisions are carefully reviewed and made by people. 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