Business Development Intern - Summer 2026
Internship
Location: New York, NY, US
Launch your career with impact in the dynamic world of (re)insurance. At Swiss Re, we help make the world more resilient by tackling risks that matter, from natural catastrophes to cyber threats and beyond.
Our Summer Internship program is designed to provide students with a valuable combination of on-the-job training and off-the-job learning opportunities. As an intern, you will work on meaningful projects, participate in industry-relevant training, and build connections through social and networking events. We believe a Swiss Re internship is more than a summer job, it is the first step toward a rewarding career.
About the Role
As a Business Development Intern, you’ll join Swiss Re’s Property & Casualty (P&C) Business Development team, which helps clients solve strategic challenges and unlock growth – especially using reinsurance as a corporate finance tool – by identifying opportunity through industry themes, individual client analysis, and ad-hoc opportunities that drive initiatives to a commercial conclusion.
Key Responsibilities
Join the P&C Business Development team to support strategic initiatives that help clients manage capital and unlock growth through innovative reinsurance solutions. Your work will focus on:
- Preparing financial models, projecting income statements, balance sheets, and capital structures
- Coordinating the development of high quality analytics and client related presentation materials
- Peer reviews to uncover insights on client performance
About You
We are looking for people who want to make a difference! To be successful in this role you will be/have:
Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Business, Math/Statistics, Sciences, or a related field with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Interest or foundational understanding in corporate finance, capital markets, and re/insurance
Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; Bloomberg or S&P Capital IQ experience is a plus
Confident communicator with solid presentation skills
Self-motivated and comfortable working independently and in teams
Adaptable and eager to learn
The internship base salary will be $20-$30 per hour, depending on location, qualifications, projected graduation year and/or highest degree held.
Please note: Graduate and Intern positions at Swiss Re are not eligible for US work authorization sponsorship.
About Swiss Re Corporate Solutions
Swiss Re is one of the world’s leading providers of reinsurance, insurance and other forms of insurance-based risk transfer. We anticipate and manage risks, from natural catastrophes and climate change to cybercrime.
Swiss Re Corporate Solutions is the commercial insurance arm of the Swiss Re Group. We offer innovative insurance solutions to large and midsized multinational corporations from our approximately 50 locations worldwide. We help clients mitigate their risk exposure, whilst our industry-leading claims service provides them with additional peace of mind.
Our success depends on our ability to build an inclusive culture encouraging fresh perspectives and innovative thinking. Swiss Re Corporate Solutions 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.
If you are an experienced professional returning to the workforce after a career break, we encourage you to apply for open positions that match your skills and experience.
Swiss Re is an equal opportunity employer. It is our practice to recruit, hire and promote without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, pregnancy, sexual orientations, marital status, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Decisions on employment are solely based on an individual's qualifications for the position being filled.
During the recruitment process, reasonable accommodations for disabilities are available upon request. If contacted for an interview, please inform the Recruiter/HR Professional of the accommodation needed.
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