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Empowering the
next generation
Have you ever heard of the reinsurance industry?
Help businesses worldwide deal with risk by
becoming an insurance or reinsurance professional.
T
he reinsurance industry, often
overshadowed by the more
widely known insurance
sector, remains a mystery to
many young individuals. However, this
industry plays a crucial role in reducing
uncertainty for organisations and
managing and controlling their risks.
SCOR, a global reinsurer, offers a diverse
range of innovative solutions to its clients
to help them manage risk. At the core of
its operations lies " The Art & Science of
Risk " , where SCOR leverages its industry
recognised expertise and cutting-edge
financial solutions to contribute to the
welfare and resilience of society.
With three distinct business units -
Property & Casualty, Life & Health, and
Investments - SCOR operates in around
30 countries, employing over 3,000
highly skilled professionals. These
experts provide services to more than
4,000 clients worldwide, helping them
navigate the complex world of insurance
and reinsurance to manage their risk
exposure effectively. By staying true to its
core values of expertise, partnership, and
innovation, SCOR has established itself
as a leading player in the reinsurance
industry, contributing to the stability and
growth of the global economy.
A variety of opportunities
For young professionals seeking a career
in the insurance and reinsurance industry,
" I was first unaware of
how insurance supports
the world and individuals
from unforeseen events...
I now feel more resilient
towards life's challenges
and a part of an industry
which helps shape the
future of business "
Sherkhan McKenzie-Riley
SCOR offers a variety of early career
opportunities aimed at making the sector
more accessible. These opportunities
include internships, apprenticeships
and graduate trainee contracts, which
provide valuable on-the-job learning,
study support, mentoring programs and
networking events.
SCOR is committed to an inclusive
culture of learning and development,
recognising the importance of investing
in the next generation of diverse leaders.
Through its early career programs, SCOR
aims to attract young talent and equip
them with the skills and knowledge
needed to succeed in the dynamic and
challenging world of insurance.
In 2022, SCOR launched its Summer
Internship Programme in the UK as a part
of its Diversity and Inclusion initiative.
The company welcomed its first cohort
last summer in collaboration with the
African-Caribbean Insurance Network
(ACIN) and the 10,000 Black Interns
campaigns. The aim of the programme
was to provide opportunities for young
professionals from underrepresented
diverse background to gain an insight
into the wide variety of careers
available within the sector and giving
these individuals the chance to work
alongside specialists and build their
networks by spending time in different
areas of the business. Throughout this
eight-week learning experience, the
interns developed valuable skills, both
professional and personal.
Graduate training
We spoke to Ekose and Sherkan, two
of the interns who took part in the
programme who were both successful
at gaining graduate training contracts
with us since. They had never heard of
SCOR or the reinsurance sector before
joining, and both saw this programme as
a chance to challenge themselves and an
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