Actuarial Intern (P&C)

Launch your actuarial career with an exciting winter internship at our Canadian office in Toronto! This is your chance to gain hands-on experience in the P&C (Property & Casualty) sector while working alongside industry 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 reporting directly to our P&C Appointed Actuary, you'll be immersed in meaningful work that contributes to our company's success while developing your technical and professional capabilities in a supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Canadian statutory reserving and reporting under IFRS 17, gaining exposure to industry standards
• Assist with financial forecast modelling, Financial Condition Testing (FCT) and the ORSA process
• Contribute to the transition and stabilization of IFRS 17, collaborating with local and global project teams across functions including Finance and IT
• Work on diverse projects and provide support to team members as needed
• Apply analytical skills to solve real business problems while receiving mentorship from experienced actuaries

About the Team

You'll join our dynamic P&C Actuarial team based in Toronto, working in a collaborative environment where innovation and analytical thinking are valued. Our team plays a crucial role in the company's financial reporting, risk assessment, and strategic planning, providing you with exposure to various aspects of the actuarial profession while supporting your professional development.

About You

You're a motivated student with a passion for numbers, problem-solving, and learning. You thrive when facing complex challenges and are eager to apply your academic knowledge in a professional setting. You're detail-oriented yet can see the big picture, and you're excited about building a career in the actuarial field.

We are looking for candidates who meet these requirements:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or related field
• Excellent working knowledge of MS Excel, with Visual Basic Programming capabilities
• Demonstrated progress in actuarial exams
• Strong analytical skills with meticulous attention to detail
• Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate in cross-functional teams

These are additional nice to haves:

• Experience with MS Access, R, Oracle or other database management tools
• Previous internship experience in insurance, finance, or related fields
• Knowledge of IFRS 17 concepts
• Proactive learning style with intellectual curiosity
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

If you're ready to jumpstart your actuarial career with hands-on experience in a supportive and professional environment, we can't wait to hear from you!

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. We cover both Property & Casualty and Life & Health. Combining experience with creative thinking and cutting-edge expertise, we create new opportunities and solutions for our clients.

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.