Launch your actuarial career with an exciting internship at our Canadian office in Toronto! This is your chance to gain hands-on experience in the Life & Health Reinsurance industry while working alongside professionals who are passionate about mentoring the next generation of actuarial talent. You'll develop valuable skills, build your professional network, and apply your academic knowledge to real-world challenges.
About the Role
As an Actuarial Intern in the Life & Health Valuation Americas team, you'll be immersed in meaningful work that contributes to Swiss Re's success while developing your technical and professional capabilities in a supportive environment.
Responsibilities of the role may include:
- Assist with valuation model investigations and enhancements, gaining expertise in AXIS modelling tools.
- Contribute to experience studies and annual updates of assumptions by analyzing relevant data and identifying key trends.
- Support IFRS 17 and Swiss Statutory reserving and financial reporting, gaining valuable exposure to industry standards.
- Contribute to automation initiatives and process improvements, using technology to increase the team's operational efficiency.
- Work on other diverse projects and provide support to team members as needed.
About the Team
The L&H Valuation & Analysis Americas team is part of Finance and plays a critical role in the independent valuation of our Americas Life & Health reinsurance business. The team is responsible for the preparation, analysis, and reporting of quarterly and annual reserves and capital across a diverse portfolio, including mortality, critical illness, disability, medical and medical supplement.
Beyond delivering robust and timely reserving guidance, the team partners closely with Market Units to translate actuarial insights into actionable strategies, enabling proactive business steering and supporting Swiss Re’s commitment to sound financial management and risk transparency.
About You
You are a motivated student with a passion for numbers, problem-solving, and learning. You are eager to apply your academic knowledge in a professional setting, and you are excited about building a career in the actuarial field.
- Available to work for Fall 2026 for 4 to 8 months.
- Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics or related field.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel.
- Demonstrated progress in actuarial exams.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate in cross-functional teams.
- Experience with database applications and SQL, programming languages such as R and Python, Power BI, or AXIS modeling would be an asset.
- Previous internship experience in insurance, finance, or related fields.
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 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.
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