Swiss Re Internship (Johannesburg, Gauteng) South Africa 2022

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

Applications are currently OPEN and candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to be considered for the position. A closing date has not been specified.

DETAILS ABOUT THE INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME:

Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng

Swiss Re is offering an Underwriting Assistant Internship opportunity to suitably qualified candidates. The company is looking for candidates who are passionate and eager to learn and to make a mark in one of the best re/insurance companies in the world. The ideal candidate must be creative and have a problem-solving mindset.

Interns will perform the following duties and responsibilities:

Assist in engagement efforts with Underwriters
Coordinate follow-up with Underwriters
Support implementing projects through a defined selection process
Help compile and distribute marketing material
Provide support with other day-to-day activities
Work well with internal partners and colleagues at different levels of hierarchy in fulfilling this function

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS NEEDED TO APPLY:

Before applying, please ensure that you meet ALL of the following minimum entry criteria – failure to satisfy all the requirements will result in your application being disqualified:

Must have completed a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
Must have less than 2 year working experience
Must be fluent in English (business Proficient)
Must have strong negotiation skills
Must have strong presenting skills
Must have strong interpersonal skills
Must have strong communication skills (written and verbal)
Must be computer literate
Must have experience using Microsoft Office products, working with databases, data analytics and must be technically savvy
Must have a good business sense
Must be flexibility and self-managed
Must have an entrepreneurial attitude
Must have service mindedness for internal and external stakeholders
Must be a good teammate
Must be enthusiastic
Must be able to work in an international and multi-cultural environment

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE INTERNSHIP POSITION:

Applications must be submitted online for the following position:
Swiss Re Internship: Underwriting Assistant (Johannesburg, Gauteng)
Reference code: 111024

Attach the following documents to your application:

Updated Curriculum Vitae
Copy of your Identity Document
Copy of your relevant qualification/s

Please note:

Swiss Re is an equal opportunity employer – they do not discriminate on the basis of religion, gender, including gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Preference will be given to Employment Equity candidates.

ABOUT THE COMPANY PROVIDING THE INTERNSHIP:

Swiss Re is one of the world’s leading providers of reinsurance, insurance and other forms of insurance-based risk transfer. They 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. They offer innovative insurance solutions to large and midsized multinational corporations from around 50 locations worldwide.

CONTACT THE INTERNSHIP PROVIDER FOR QUERIES:

For any queries related to this internship programme, please contact Swiss Re directly:
Telephone number: 011 881 5851
Contact page: https://corporatesolutions.swissre.com/offices-and-contacts.html