Internship Risk Engineering

Supported by our Subject Matter Experts in fire, you will develop a probabilistic sprinkler effectiveness model, focusing on: Quantifying the impact of sprinklers on expected fire losses, Estimating changes in insurance costs and maintenance costs, Deriving conditions under which sprinkler installation is economically attractive, Contribute to the design and testing of the model (e.g. scenario analysis, sensitivity checks). Be part of a fantastic team and share your ideas on innovation in risk modelling and fire protection

Zurich is a leading multi-line insurer, serving over 82 million customers in more than 200 countries and territories with more than 65,000 employees. For over 150 years, Zurich has been transforming insurance – offering not just protection, but also prevention services that promote well-being and climate resilience. Guided by our purpose to ‘create a brighter future together,’ we aim to be one of the most responsible and impactful businesses in the world.

• Enrolment in a university or institute of higher education for the duration of the internship (mandatory).

• Student in Engineering, Physics or Maths or a related field.

• First experience in data analysis and a basic understanding of data models (e.g. probabilistic or statistical models).

• Solid experience with analytical tools such as Excel, Python, R or similar is a plus.

• Curious mind with problem‑solving skills and an interest in risk.

• Responsible, detail‑oriented, and able to work independently.

• Strong oral and written communication skills

• Fluent written and spoken English is essential.

• You must be located in Switzerland for the duration of your internship.