Swiss Re University Connect & Engagement Council - UCE Council

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Our Objective

Welcome to UCE Council Portal- gateway to forging the future through academic collaboration. We are committed to foster an environment where innovative ideas and knowledge simultaneously flourish. Join us on the path where the leaders of tomorrow are nurtured with a synthesis of theory and practice.

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Our mission Key areas

Our mission is to cooperate with Universities to give students the knowledge and skills they need to pursue a Career in Swiss Re. To achieve this mission, we focus on three key areas:

Innovation

We leverage the latest technologies and teaching methods to create engaging and interactive learning experience for students.

Collaboration

We work closely with Universities in Slovakia, to deliver our educational projects, initiatives and the 12 weeks Re/Insurance course.

Impact

Be a Trusted partner to Slovak Universities and create a sustainable future by attracting young talents and make Swiss Re number one choice for employment.

What we offer Offering Collaboration Package for Universities

Through these initiatives we are aim to get to know the students and support their development, become trusted partner of targeted Universities and introduce Swiss Re culture and the way we work:

  • Re/Insurance Seminar (12 weeks)​

    Introduction to (Re)insurance, Insurance, Business Solutions.
    Participants will gain insight into (re)insurance knowledge applicable in the global (re)insurance market + ECTS credits.​

  • Workshops, One-time Lectures​

    Students work on challenges during few hours workshop or lectures with SMEs.
    Improving critical thinking and application of theoretical knowledge into real life business situation.​

  • Career Counselling / Mentoring​

    Students will increase their self-awareness and self-management skills, recognizing their talent and development areas​.
    They will learn how to take responsibility to navigate their career.​

  • Supervising Students Thesis​

    Students can research and touch on real-business topics​.
    Prospect of getting a permanent position.​

  • Soft-skills Classes

    Feedback, public speaking, people management, leadership skills etc.​
    Preparation of students in working in team environment and enhancing their communication and leadership skills.​

  • Guest Speakers​

    Swiss Re experts and leaders can participate in targeted events organized by Universities and discuss relevant topics regarding the business of (Re)insurance, trending Financial news or leadership topics.​

Case study (Re)Insurance in Practice course – EUBA 2023

We are continuing our efforts to raise knowledge of various reinsurance solutions! The University Connect & Engagement Council in cooperation with local Swiss Re expert colleagues has launched '(Re)Insurance in Practise' course at Economic University of Bratislava for the second semester in a row.
This time, Actuary students who have completed Effective Communication course led by us, are introduced to multiple angles of reinsurance. The course offers both theoretical and practical side thanks to real-life business cases and final project. Throughout the course, students are consulted by our colleagues, are given instant feedback on their work and also have the opportunity to feel the office atmosphere while the lectures are held in the Bratislava office premises.
To continue in the successful collaboration with faculties of Economic University of Bratislava, on Monday 26 February 2024, we visited the Faculty of International Relations and met with more than 60 students to promote not only '(Re)Insurance in Practise' course but also other Swiss Re & Universites collaboration activities such as ReImagine Challenge and SPARK programme . 

We are already looking forward to start collaborating with these talented and ambitious students. 

Case study Real-life project work, provided by Risk Engineering Services (RES)

UCE Council hosted the closing session of the seminar developed for the EUBA. During this 12-week seminar, besides learning about Swiss Re's business, the students were working on a real-life project work, provided by Risk Engineering Services (RES). The students were asked to develop solutions that would help predict #natcat risks and present their ideas in front of their Swiss Re mentors and the Council.
The students did an excellent job and presented fictional solutions such us a Flood prep app, where municipalities could predict future floods and take necessary precautions; a tool with interactive maps, 3D simulations and risk calculations for better Risk Management.

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