Intern Catastrophe Modeler Group (80% -100%) 6 months

Curious working in a stimulating and challenging environment of a multinational company?

We are looking for a talent with a positive can-do attitude who thinks "out of the box”. Apply for this exciting position in Zurich’s Group Accumulation Management team and support our Next Generation Talent Strategy!

Now is the time to move forward and make a difference. The role of the Group Accumulation Management (GAM) team is to ensure that our catastrophe exposures – be they natural or human-made – are well understood, quantified, and reported such that these risks are managed through appropriate underwriting and pricing and that we stay within our risk tolerance for catastrophe risk.

You will support Zurich’s Group Accumulation Management team, in its duties to assess Catastrophe exposure, working closely with Business Unit and Line of Business leadership to contribute to the achievement of their plan.

What you will do

• Calculating catastrophe exposure for countries / business segments and/or perils within responsibility assigned
• Validating exposure data received from countries / business segments and ensuring correct use for catastrophe modelling.
• Tracking and understanding shifts in cat portfolios for assigned business segment and/or peril, and reporting and communicating peril accumulations to business segment and/or senior management.
• Responding to requests from other functions (e.g., Group Risk Management, Group Reinsurance).

What you bring

• Actively engaging in further education, ideally in a quantitative field (e.g., Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Geography).
• Quantitative background and strong analytical skills
• Strong desire to acquire relevant knowledge.
• Programming and database skills (e.g., R, python, MATLAB, SQL)
• Fluency in English
• At the time of the internship, you need to be enrolled at a university or a center of further education and located in Switzerland 

You belong here.

Imagine working in one of the world’s most sustainable workplaces. 

At Quai Zurich Campus, you’ll enjoy an environment designed to help you thrive, with benefits that support your well-being and impact, and opportunities to perform at your best, surrounded by top talent and supportive colleagues.

You’ll have access to healthy food options, fitness facilities, and bright, collaborative spaces that spark creativity. Located in the heart of Zurich on the shores of Lake Zurich, the campus offers excellent public transportation links, making your commute simple. Grow with us through access to learning resources, on-the-job development, and continuous empowerment and support. Be part of a team that is creating a brighter future together.

About Us

Zurich is a leading multi-line insurer, serving over 82 million customers in more than 200 countries and territories with more than 65,000 employees. For over 150 years, Zurich has been transforming insurance – offering not just protection, but also prevention services that promote well-being and climate resilience.

Guided by our purpose to ‘create a brighter future together,’ we aim to be one of the most responsible and impactful businesses in the world. We look forward to receiving your online application today!

Information for recruitment agencies

Zurich does not accept any applications from recruitment agencies for this position. We refuse any responsibility for unsolicited applications, as well as any associated fees. 

Why Zurich

At Zurich, we like to think outside the box and challenge the status quo. We take an optimistic approach by focusing on the positives and constantly asking What can go right? 

We are an equal opportunity employer who knows that each employee is unique - that’s what makes our team so great! 
Join us as we constantly explore new ways to protect our customers and the planet.
 

• Location(s):  CH - Zürich 
• Remote working: Hybrid
• Recruiter name: Magdalena Klimczyk