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Risk and Resilience – a Swiss Re and Clifford Chance Collaboration

Location: United States
Experience Type: Virtual Experience
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Advise a client in the insurance and reinsurance industry on how to mitigate climate change risks

Swiss Re is a leading company in the insurance and reinsurance industry. Swiss Re insures, invests, operates and shares knowledge in a way that tackles sustainability challenges and creates long-term value. 

Clifford Chance has collaborated with Swiss Re to create a program that aims to help you develop skills in several areas, including building a foundational understanding of insurance and reinsurance, preparing a global communication email, identifying and assessing ESG issues to develop a strategy to mitigate climate change risks and gain an understanding of the different types of insurance and reinsurance policies available to cover climate risks.

The entire content of this document is subject to Swiss Re copyright, with all rights reserved. The information may be used for the purpose of participating in the Global Virtual Internship module, provided that any copyright or other proprietary notices are not removed. Electronic reuse of the information for any other purpose is prohibited. Reproduction in whole or in part or use for any public purpose is permitted only with the prior written approval of Swiss Re and if the source reference “Copyright Swiss Re 2022. All rights reserved.” is indicated. Courtesy copies are appreciated. Although all the information used in this document was taken from reliable sources, Swiss Re does not accept any responsibility for the accuracy or comprehensiveness of the information given or any forward looking statements made. The information provided and any forward-looking statements made are for informational purposes only and in no way constitute or should be taken to reflect Swiss Reʼs position, in particular in relation to any ongoing or future matter or dispute. In no event shall Swiss Re be liable for any loss or damage arising in connection with the use of this information and readers are cautioned not to place reliance on the content or any forward-looking statements. Swiss Re undertakes no obligation to publicly revise or update any information or forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

This program is self-paced. It takes approximately 3-4 hours to complete.

Skills Learned:

  • Contractual Relationships in Insurance Policy
    Discover the contractual relationships that allow for an insurance policy to form part of the world of reinsurance

    • Industry Knowledge
    • Critical Thinking
    • Applied Learning
  • Managing Risks of a Global Work-From-Home Policy
    Review employment law and draft language to communicate changes to the company’s global team.

    • Written Communication
    • Critical Thinking
    • Risk Management
    • Resource Management
  • Insuring Against Climate Risk
    Understand the documentation, parties and terms required for Parametric Drought Insurance Program (PDIP)

    • Commercial Awareness
    • Time Management
    • Critical Thinking
    • Diplomatic Skills
    • Data Analysis
    • Stakeholder Management
    • Contract Analysis
  • Finish Line

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