500 under 30
The community of under-30 professionals at Swiss Re in Zurich
We connect young professionals at Swiss Re in Zurich through tailored activities that:
- Enable cross-functional collaboration on projects
- Offer networking opportunities in an informal environment
- Grant access to learning materials and presentations from business leaders
Success stories
Business project pillar
Engage our 500under30 community through innovation and exposure to business executives.
Our successes:
- Shark Tank (innovation challenge)
- Superday 🚀 (institutional day for young professionals)
Networking pillar
Facilitates meetups within our community, giving members a place to connect with colleagues in a more relaxed environment.
Our successes:
- Yearly Summer event and BBQ at the Belvoir rowing club
- Monthly drinks at the Swiss Re's Zurich premises
- Informal sessions with NetZeroYou2 and Pension Fund representatives
Swiss Re Talks pillar
Bring people together by inviting external speakers and by offering everyone a platform to debate on the most recent industry trends.
Our successes:
- Cryptocurrencies with Bitcoin Suisse
- Claims Automation & Fraud Detection with Shift Technology
- Global Insurtech Ecosystem with Boston Consulting Group
Development pillar
Drive our talents forward.
Our successes:
- Public speaking practice session
- Reinsurance trainings
Leaders and members
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Collaboration and knowledge sharing are at the core of Swiss Re's DNA. I am very excited about the 500under30 community bringing the young professionals in Swiss Re together.
Christian Mumenthaler Former Group Chief Executive Officer
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Being a founding ambassador for the 500under30 community has filled me with pride and joy as I experienced its impressive growth over the past three years. For the pillar speeches, I organized talks on various topics that forged lasting connections. Now, I have the chance to lead internal initiatives and contribute to the development of emerging talents by facilitating potential future rotations. This experience deepened my skills and expanded my network within the Swiss Re community.
Niwes Willner Senior Underwriting Associate -
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Joining 500under30 as an intern at Swiss Re significantly enhanced my career journey. As an ambassador for the Networking pillar, I organized events and collaborated with young colleagues across the company, which not only expanded my professional network but also fostered serendipitous encounters with invaluable contacts. This experience, coupled with the welcoming environment and creative opportunities offered by 500under30, played a pivotal role in securing my position at Swiss Re.
Valentina Pavlovic CTO Tech & Digital Strategist