Six Bermudian students will be learning about the global reinsurance industry this summer as part of an Ariel Re internship programme.

The interns will learn about a variety of roles within the sector, including operations and finance, catastrophe modelling, underwriting, claims and actuarial science.

As well as learning how individual departments work and attending daily meetings, the interns will also benefit from lunch and learn sessions, where they will gain insights into the wider reinsurance industry.

This year features the highest number of students taking part in the internship programme, which includes a paid salary.

“Ariel Re has a strong commitment to developing the next generation of reinsurance talent right here in Bermuda,” human resources head Lindsay Hyland said.

“The reinsurance industry offers a fascinating range of well paid careers and the chance to travel the world as part of a global industry.”

She said interns would get a comprehensive insight into how the reinsurance industry worked.

“I am hopeful that some of these talented young people will eventually join us on a full-time basis to help us build our business,” Ms Hyland said.