Graduate Program 2026 - Underwriting
Wallisellen, SWITZERLAND
Job description
We are looking for a Graduate in Underwriting to join our Allianz Commercial Graduate Program 2026, based in Wallisellen, Switzerland
Our Opportunity:
Commencing in September 2026, this is your chance to kick-start your career in the insurance industry and begin an exciting journey with Allianz Commercial.
We are on the lookout for dynamic individuals eager to learn, grow, and make a real impact to our organization. In return, during your first year with us, you can expect extensive training alongside meaningful on the job learning opportunities.
Your Team:
Join our Cyber Underwriting team at Allianz, where we assess First Party and Third Party Cyber Exposures, focusing on financial, legal compliance, and ESG risks for large corporate clients. We leverage internal and external data to quantify risks and develop tailored solutions through our "Allianz Cyber Protect Premium" product. Collaborating with our Risk Consulting team, we conduct Risk Dialogs to address the evolving Threat Landscape. Engage with international brokers and corporate clients in a dynamic, innovative environment that fosters professional growth and impactful work.
Your responsibilities:
You will work within the CUO Cyber team, gaining unique insights and exposure to Allianz's global Cyber portfolio, while learning from the best in the industry.
You will collaborate closely with underwriting and technical teams, gaining the latest insights on market developments and supporting the design and delivery of Cyber strategies.
You will support the global trading efforts, understanding how Allianz Commercial navigates the Cyber insurance market and expands its global reach.
You will conduct market and portfolio analysis, helping to identify trends and inform business strategies for Cyber insurance.
You will contribute to innovation efforts, assisting with projects and initiatives aimed at improving the Cyber line of business.
You will engage with global teams, participating in activities with regional teams around the world, learning from diverse perspectives and contributing to Allianz’s global Cyber initiatives.
What You’ll Bring to the Role
Completion of a bachelors or masters degree by September 2026 in a relevant field of Study.
Able to adapt and work effectively in different situations and remain calm under pressure
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong interest in Insurance
Have a pro-active and positive attitude to team work, able to assist others and also take on your own responsibilities
A curious and creative mindset, willingness to learn and enthusiasm to own and drive your personal development
Ability to effectively absorb information from various sources, then analyse, study or examine data in detail, draw appropriate conclusions and present solutions to others.
Know how to utilize AI tools to support day-to-day tasks, improve efficiency and contribute to data-driven decision making
Good computer skills, including MS/Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Fluent in English
Further Information:
This is a permanent opportunity. After extensive training during the first 12 months on our Graduate Programme you will continue to work within the team and benefit from the lifelong learning opportunities that Allianz Commercial offers.
Working Hours: Full-time
Starting Date: September 2026
To express your interest in this opportunity, simply upload your updated CV and carefully answer the mandatory questions in the application form.
Kindly note that due to the high volume of received resumes, our response time may vary. We assure you that we will make every effort to provide timely feedback, although the process may take some time. Your patience and understanding are greatly appreciated. We look forward to the possibility of working together at Allianz Commercial.
84750 | Underwriting | Entry Level | Allianz Commercial | Full-Time | Permanent
What’s in it for you?
Let’s care about everything that makes you, you
We are committed to nurturing an inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong. We offer a hybrid working model, which recognizes the value of striking a balance between in-person collaboration and remote working. Please feel free to discuss flexible working arrangements with us.
Let’s care for your financial wellbeing
We believe in rewarding performance with a great compensation and benefits package (details vary by location), including a generous bonus scheme and pension.
Let’s care for your opportunities to progress
From career development and digital learning programs to international career mobility, we offer lifelong learning for our employees worldwide and an environment where innovation, delivery and empowerment are fostered.
Let’s care for life’s twists and turns
From our support for flexible working, health and wellbeing (including private healthcare and generous parental leave benefits), to helping people return from career breaks with experience that nothing else can teach. We've got your back.
Let’s care for our society and our planet
With opportunities to be engaged in shaping a future that is safe, inclusive and sustainable, we care for the tomorrows of our people, our industry and our clients.
Care to join us?
Allianz Commercial is the center of expertise of Allianz Group, insuring mid-sized businesses, large enterprises, and special risks. Our customers include top consumer brands, financial institutions, industry leaders, the global aviation and shipping industries, as well as family-owned and medium-enterprises. We also cover unique risks such as offshore wind farms, infrastructure projects and film productions. Our clients trust us to provide a wide range of traditional and alternative risk transfer solutions, outstanding risk consulting and multinational services, and seamless claims handling. Allianz Commercial helps customers to prepare for what's ahead.
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At Allianz, we stand for unity: we believe that a united world is a more prosperous world, and we are dedicated to consistently advocating for equal opportunities for all. And the foundation for this is our inclusive workplace, where people and performance both matters, and nurtures a culture grounded in integrity, fairness, inclusion and trust.
We therefore welcome applications regardless of ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, social class, disability or sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected under applicable local laws and regulations.
Join us. Let's care for tomorrow.
People with disabilities:
We want to give all our candidates the best opportunity to succeed. If you need any adjustments to be made during the application and selection process, please email agcsglobalcareers@allianz.com
Recruitment Agencies:
Allianz Commercial has an in-house recruitment team, which focuses on sourcing great candidates directly. Allianz Commercial does not accept unsolicited resumes from agency or search firm recruiters. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired. When we do use agencies, we have a PSL in place, so please do not contact managers directly. Failure to comply could/may result in the disqualification of the candidates and/or the termination of our contract and/or fees not being paid