About the Role
This role offers a law student the opportunity to gain hands-on experience at the intersection of law and business within a leading global reinsurance company. The intern will gain insight into how legal expertise enables commercial decision-making in a global reinsurance business and will assist the Contracts P&C Team in London covering all markets in EMEA. It's a chance to learn about various lines of business, contract types in reinsurance, and specifically Property and Casualty.
Responsibilities
- Apply legal skills to the development of reinsurance contracts.
- Align reinsurance contracts with applicable law, regulations, and internal requirements.
- Contribute to technology transformation by supporting the enhancement of contract management IT infrastructure.
- Develop and maintain training material.
- Conduct legal and business research to support ongoing projects and strategic initiatives.
- Engage with and support initiatives involving young talent in the insurance industry, including networking and outreach activities.
Requirements
- Currently in the penultimate or ultimate year of an LLB or enrolled in an LLM (or equivalent law degree).
- Based in London and able to work from the Swiss Re London office.
- Strong interest in law, contracts, and the reinsurance industry.
- Curiosity about how legal advice supports business decisions and underwriting.
- Ambitious, hands-on team player who is curious and learns quickly.
- Excellent analytical skills with a keen eye for detail.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Proactive, organised, and able to manage multiple tasks independently.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Skills
- Law
- Reinsurance
- Contracts
- Legal Research
- Business Research
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
- Communication (Written and Verbal)
- Analytical Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Organization
- Time Management
Location
- London
Work Type
- Hybrid
- Part-time
Experience Level
- Intern
- Working Student
Education Level
- LLB
- LLM
- Equivalent Law Degree
Benefits
- Opportunity to work at the intersection of law, underwriting, and business.
- Exposure to complex commercial contracts, reinsurance wordings, and real business decisions.
- Opportunity to develop legal and commercial judgment.
- Close collaboration with experienced legal professionals and business stakeholders.
- Flexible working arrangements coordinated around academic schedules.
- Supportive, inclusive environment.
- Opportunities to build professional network and gain valuable industry experience.
- Chance to work in a global team shaping cross-border transactions.
About the Company
- Swiss Re is a leading global provider of reinsurance, insurance, and risk transfer solutions, focused on making the world more resilient.
- The company anticipates and manages a wide variety of risks, including natural catastrophes, climate change, and cybercrime, across Property & Casualty and Life & Health sectors.
- Swiss Re fosters innovation and creative thinking through the collaboration of over 15,000 employees worldwide.
- The company is committed to building an inclusive culture that encourages fresh perspectives and innovative thinking.
- Swiss Re embraces a workplace where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive and develop professionally.
- The company offers an inclusive and flexible environment where employees can be authentic and passionate about sustainability.
Equal Opportunity
- Swiss Re embraces 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.
- Experienced professionals returning to the workforce after a career break are encouraged to apply.
