Global Graduate Underwriting Analyst

About the Position

Global Graduate Underwriting Analyst - Engineering Underwriting

Location: Mumbai, India

Swiss Re is seeking intellectually curious, motivated graduates passionate about engineering, technology, infrastructure, and risk for its Graduate Programme. This role is ideal for those who have recently completed (in and after 2024), or are about to complete, an engineering degree (Undergrad/PostGrad) and aspire to build a career combining technical expertise, analytical thinking, and commercial decision-making.

About the Role

As a Graduate Underwriting Analyst, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of Engineering and Specialty Reinsurance while supporting underwriting teams across various markets. You will work closely with underwriters, engineers, client managers, pricing specialists, and risk professionals to analyze complex risks, support underwriting decisions, and contribute to solving real business challenges from day one.

The role offers exposure to construction, infrastructure, industrial, manufacturing, and energy projects, including emerging sectors such as renewable energy, battery manufacturing, data centers, semiconductor facilities, and hydrogen-related technologies.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze engineering and construction risk submissions from a wide range of industries.
• Assess project information, engineering reports, construction methodologies, project schedules, and risk mitigation measures.
• Support underwriting evaluations by analyzing technical, commercial, and operational risk factors.
• Review claims experience, loss trends, natural catastrophe exposures, and market developments.
• Assist in preparing underwriting recommendations, pricing analysis, and portfolio reviews.
• Conduct research on emerging technologies, industry trends, and evolving engineering risks.
• Collaborate with underwriters and risk engineers to develop a comprehensive view of each risk.
• Participate in client discussions, broker meetings, and market-facing activities to develop commercial and relationship management skills.
• Support portfolio monitoring, data analytics, process improvement, and underwriting innovation initiatives.
• Explore the use of AI, automation, and data-driven tools to enhance underwriting insights and decision-making.
• Contribute to cross-functional projects to gain an end-to-end understanding of the underwriting value chain.

Requirements

• Completed (in and after 2024), or about to complete, a Bachelor's in Engineering or Master's degree in Engineering, Construction, Risk Management and Insurance, or a related discipline.
• Strong academic track record and genuine interest in engineering and infrastructure projects.
• No more than three years of professional experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Enjoy working with data, analyzing complex information, and developing practical solutions.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrate initiative, integrity, accountability, and attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills and confidence to engage with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Eager to learn and develop a long-term career within underwriting and risk management.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and other analytical tools.

About the Team

The Global Engineering team provides reinsurance solutions for complex construction, infrastructure, energy, and industrial projects worldwide. The team works on some of the world's most critical and innovative projects, including transportation infrastructure, power generation facilities, renewable energy developments, advanced manufacturing plants, industrial facilities, and emerging technology-related risks.

About Swiss Re

Swiss Re is one of the world's leading providers of reinsurance, insurance, and other forms of insurance-based risk transfer. Our purpose is to make the world more resilient by helping society anticipate and manage risk. With more than 160 years of experience and over 15,000 employees globally, we provide solutions for risks ranging from natural catastrophes and climate change to advanced technologies, infrastructure development, and emerging industries.

Combining technical expertise, data-driven insights, and global market knowledge, we help our clients navigate uncertainty and seize new opportunities.

We Offer

• Structured training designed to accelerate your professional development.
• Opportunity to contribute to projects that help societies and businesses become more resilient.
• Exposure to international markets, global underwriting practices, and diverse engineering challenges.
• Collaboration with colleagues across multiple geographies and disciplines.

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. This is possible thanks to the collaboration of more than 15,000 employees across the world.

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.

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.

We may use AI-powered tools to support the review and evaluation of applications for this position. These tools provide additional insights to our recruitment teams, but all hiring decisions are carefully reviewed and made by people. To learn more about how we use AI in recruitment and how we handle your personal data, please review our Data Privacy Statement before applying.

Keywords: Risk Management, Underwriter, Business Process, Claims, Finance, Insurance, Management, Research

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