WTW
Global risk management, insurance brokerage, consulting
Data Scientist Intern - P&C Insurance
More locations: Reigate, UK
Five days per week in the office; occasional travel to other WTW offices may be required.
About the job
- Be highly numerate and analytical, with an interest in drawing value from data and applying skills to complex commercial problems.
- Have experience in a coding or data-processing language such as Python, R, or SQL.
- Have an interest in data science, including recent advancements in machine learning and generative artificial intelligence.
- Be a clear and confident communicator who can make complicated ideas understandable and engaging for a range of audiences.
- Be personable, approachable, and motivated to work as part of a supportive team.
- Have an interest in and aptitude for learning and developing new ideas.
- Be comfortable using artificial intelligence tools to support work, with an understanding of their strengths and limitations.
- Be in the penultimate year of university.
- Be on course to achieve a 2:1 degree, with A-level Mathematics at grade A or above and at least 136 UCAS points across three A levels, or equivalent qualifications.
- Use data science techniques to analyse data and produce insightful results.
- Present analysis internally and to clients.
- Collaborate with colleagues in the United Kingdom and globally.
- Build core technical skills through hands-on experience and team support.
- Deliver data science projects involving the development, assessment, and deployment of machine learning models and the writing of high-quality code.
- Learn and apply open-source tools and technology alongside WTW's proprietary insurance technology solutions.
- Participate in structured early-career training and ongoing learning from subject matter experts.
- Exposure to Retrieval-Augmented Generation and Agentic AI concepts.
About the company
Willis Towers Watson helps organizations manage risk and people programs by offering advisory, brokerage, and technology-based solutions. It operates in two segments: Risk & Broking, which identifies, quantifies, and places insurance coverage for clients from small businesses to large corporations; and Health, Wealth & Career, which provides consulting, technology, and administration services for health benefits, retirement plans, and talent management. The company differentiates itself by combining advisory services, technology platforms, and brokerage capabilities under one umbrella to deliver integrated risk management and people solutions globally. Its goal is to turn risk into a path for growth by aligning risk management with health, retirement, and talent strategies to support organizational success.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
London, United Kingdom
Founded
1828
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What believers are saying
- Q2 2026 revenue rose 9.1% to $2.47 billion, beating estimates.
- WTW's Propel plan targets a 30% adjusted operating margin by 2028.
- Zurich expanded Radar globally on Sept. 21, 2026, widening WTW's software footprint.
What critics are saying
- WTW sued Lockton on Sept. 8, 2026 after 18 Boston employees left in 44 minutes.
- The complaint says $5 million annual revenue walked out, exposing brokerage retention fragility.
- If defections spread, WTW loses local account control and margins into 2027.
What makes WTW unique
- Zurich selected WTW Radar globally on Sept. 21, 2026 after rigorous competitive selection.
- Radar serves 500-plus insurers worldwide across pricing, underwriting, claims, and portfolio management.
- WTW's 1,700-person ICT team spans 35 markets, pairing actuarial advice with software.
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Australia:Willis appoints new Head of Corporate. Mr Will Sare Willis, a WTW business, has appointed Mr Will Sare as Head of Corporate, Australia. In his new role, Mr Sare leads Willis' P&C business across Australia. Throughout his career, Mr Sare has built broad experience across the insurance industry, including roles as an insurance broker, global risk manager and producer in both Australian and international markets. Prior to his new role, Mr Sare was Head of Sales for the Pacific at Willis. Following Mr Sare's appointment, Mr Stephen Trickey will take on an expanded role supporting sales activity across the Pacific, while continuing as Head of Growth for the Pacific at Willis.
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WTW Switzerland: Country lead takes on additional global role. Country lead Stephan Wildner will additionally become global pension brokerage leader. Samuel Neukomm will take over the management of WTW Switzerland's retirement business, which Wildner has also headed until now. Stephan Wildner remains country lead for Switzerland as the new global pension brokerage leader. Samuel Neukomm takes over as head of retirement for Switzerland. (Images: zVg) and Samuel Neukomm. Wednesday, September 9, 2026 09:48 Reshuffle at consulting firm WTW Switzerland: Samuel Neukomm has taken over the role of head of retirement for Switzerland as of early September, succeeding Stephan Wildner. The latter in turn takes on the newly created, globally oriented function of global pension brokerage leader and remains active as country lead for Switzerland, according to a media release on Wednesday. Neukomm has already been with WTW since 2004 and was previously a senior director in the Swiss retirement team and a member of its management. He brings more than 20 years of experience in occupational pensions. His focuses are the development of financing strategies and the risk management of retirement solutions. Neukomm is a member of the Swiss Chamber of Pension Fund Experts (SKPE) and the Swiss Association of Actuaries (SAV) and is accredited with the Occupational Pension Supervisory Commission (OAK BV). Advancing the international pension brokerage business Thomas Jasper, head of retirement for Europe at WTW, comments on the promotion: "For many years, Samuel Neukomm has been a defining figure in our Swiss retirement team. He combines proven technical expertise with a deep understanding of our clients' needs." Wildner has led the Swiss retirement business since 2017 and, in the newly created role of global pension brokerage leader, is to work with local retirement managers to advance WTW's pension brokerage business internationally. The focus would be on the global exchange of best practices, more scalable service delivery, and the development of differentiated, AI-supported solutions for clients and insured persons, the release says. Jasper is quoted as follows on this promotion: "With his new global role, we can now use his experience more strongly internationally and specifically strengthen our pension brokerage business across various markets. At the same time, I am very pleased that he remains active as country lead for Switzerland." WTW is represented in Switzerland with offices in Zurich, Geneva and Lausanne. On the topic. So you don't miss anything: the most important news daily and free of charge.