About the role#
This is a six-month internship based in our Toronto office, starting in January 2027. You will report to the P&C Appointed Actuary and gain hands-on experience in the Property & Casualty sector. This role involves contributing to financial reporting and risk assessment while developing your technical skills in a professional environment.
What you'll do#
- Complete year-end and quarterly statutory reserve reporting and supporting analyses.
- Prepare Schedule P and other regulatory reporting workpapers.
- Conduct reserve roll-forwards, variance analysis, and provide documentation support.
- Simplify and automate working files and regulatory reporting tasks.
- Manage process documentation, workflow standardization, and control activities.
What you'll need#
- Current pursuit or recent completion of a Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field.
- Proficiency in MS Excel and Visual Basic programming.
- Demonstrated progress in actuarial exams.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to communicate effectively and work within cross-functional teams.
- Experience with R, Python, Power BI, or other database management tools is a plus.
- Previous internship experience in insurance or finance is helpful.
- Familiarity with IFRS 17 concepts.
- Intellectual curiosity and a proactive approach to learning.
Location & details#
- Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
- Term: Winter 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Full-time, paid internship.
About Swiss Re
Swiss Re provides reinsurance, insurance, and risk transfer services to a global client base. Its clients include insurance companies, corporations, and public sector organizations. The company operates from its headquarters in Zurich and maintains a network of over 70 offices. It was founded in 1863 and employs over 10,001 people.
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