Epidemic Risk Solutions - Internship Epidemiology or Underwriting (m/f/d)*

Company
Munich Re
Location
Munich , Germany

The Epidemic Risk Solutions (ERS) unit develops new risk transfer solutions for epidemic and pandemic risks for the private and public sector. Epidemic outbreaks of infectious diseases can impact companies, the economy and insurers’ portfolios severely as the COVID-19 pandemic demonstrated once again. By better understanding and evaluating epidemic risk exposure we work on establishing a new insurance market segment. Munich Re's ERS team consists of experts from various fields (e.g. pricing, underwriting and epidemiology) and provides a one-stop shop for companies aiming at protecting themselves against the adverse effects of an epidemic outbreak or pandemic. We offer 2 internships, each with a focus on epidemiology or underwriting

Your placement will be for up to 6 months (full time) ideally starting in April 2024 (part-time contracts and shorter placements are possible).

 

Your Job

• Support ERS' underwriting activities.
• Collect and analyse loss information from various markets and business sectors.
• Create pitch presentations for external and internal stakeholders.
• Support project management and coordinate across business units, cooperation partners and clients.
• Perform analyses of markets, companies and key performance indicators (e.g., reviewing annual reports).
• Provide economic expertise for developing insurance solutions for private and public sector transactions.

 

Your Profile

• For the Underwriting internship: advanced Bachelor’s or ongoing Master's studies in economics, mathematics, risk management, business administration or related subjects, ideally with a focus on (re)insurance.
• For the Epidemiology internship: ongoing Master's studies in epidemiology, medicine, public health, bio-statistics or related subjects, ideally with a focus on (re)insurance.
• Willingness to delve into epidemiological and (re)insurance topics.
• Professional working experience e.g. in the fields of business development, project management, epidemiology or insurance would be appreciated but is not necessary.
• An affinity to and experience with (statistical) data analysis would be appreciated but is not necessary.
• Fluent in English (written and oral) and sound MS Office skills.
• Open-minded, accurate, self-driven and independent working style.

  
  Students from countries outside the EU require a German residence-/work permit.

  
  About us

  As the world's leading reinsurance company with more than 11,000 employees at over 50 locations, Munich Re introduces a paradigm shift in the way you think about insurance. By turning uncertainty into a manageable risk we enable fundamental change. Join us working on topics today that will concern society tomorrow, whether that be climate change, major construction projects, medical risk assessment or even space travel.

  Together we embrace a culture where multiskilled teams dare to think big. We create the new and the different for our clients and cultivate innovation.

  Sounds like you? Push boundaries with us and be part of Munich Re.

  Our employees are our greatest strength. That’s why we offer them a wide range of benefits.

   

  Unlock your potential
   

  Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: we embrace the power of differences and are convinced that diversity fosters innovation and resilience and enables us to act braver and better.

• Continuous Learning: we believe that continuous learning is a key differentiator and critical for building new skills and accelerating growth.
• Career Mobility: we actively support career mobility, and our strong global and regional presence offers a wealth of career growth opportunities for you

• Münchener Rückversicherungs-Gesellschaft
   

  Silke Rößler • Coordination Students Program
  Königinstraße 107 • 80802 München • GERMANY

   

  * Munich Re not only stands for fairness with regard to its clients; it is also an equal opportunity employer. Severely disabled candidates will also be prioritised, if equally qualified.