- Corso Como 17 2, MILAN, IT, 20154
- LEGAL, COMPLIANCE AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS
- 8972
- Non-Banded
- Chiara Teresa BARLETTA
Job Description
NatCat and Climate Intern
Italy
AXA is seeking a motivated NatCat and Climate Intern to join our Europe&UK risk consulting division, specifically within the Natural Hazards and Climate Change team. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in natural hazards risk assessment, climate change impacts, and catastrophe modeling. The position is based in Milan and will involve supporting underwriters, engaging with clients, and collaborating with internal and external partners.
Duration: Initial 6-month internship, with the possibility of extension up to 12 months depending on performance and project needs.
What you’ll be DOING
What will your essential responsibilities include?
- Support AXA XL underwriters on local and global accounts, contributing to natural hazards risk assessments.
- Assist in the development and deployment of risk service offerings in collaboration with innovation teams and academic partners.
- Contribute to natural hazard risk portfolio mapping and catastrophe modeling, utilizing AXA’s proprietary models, historical data, and external catastrophe models.
- Conduct hydrodynamic simulations of flood scenarios and assist in the interpretation of simulation results.
- Support site-specific risk engineering analyses, including remote desk reviews and on-site assessments when applicable.
- Help prepare technical reports, risk communication materials, and presentations for diverse stakeholders.
- Contribute to the marketing and dissemination of AXA XL’s natural hazards expertise internally and externally.
- Collaborate with specialized engineers within the risk consulting network, including flood and hydraulics experts.
- Support in the development of innovative risk modeling approaches and tools, working alongside AXA’s innovation teams and academic partners.
What you will BRING
- Master’s degree in Natural Hazards, Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, Hydrology, Hydraulic Engineering, or a related field.
- Preferred specialization in flood risk, hydraulics, or hydrodynamic modeling.
- Working experience in relevant sectors (e.g., construction, insurance, risk consulting) is a plus.
- Knowledge of flood and hydraulic modeling tools (e.g., FloodModeller, HEC-RAS) is desirable.
- Programming skills in VBA, R, Python, or similar are advantageous.
- Familiarity with spatial data visualization software (ArcGIS, QGIS) and statistical analysis is a plus.
Skills & Attributes:
- Strong interest in natural hazards, climate change, and risk assessment.
- Excellent communication skills in English; proficiency in French or Italian is a plus.
- Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
- Ability to process large datasets quickly and creatively.
- Team-oriented with a proactive attitude and eagerness to learn.
- Valid driver’s license may be required depending on on-site activities.
This internship provides a valuable platform to develop expertise in natural hazards, climate risk, and catastrophe modeling within a leading global insurance company. We look forward to welcoming a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to our team!
Who WE are
AXA XL, the P&C and specialty risk division of AXA, is known for solving complex risks. For mid-sized companies, multinationals and even some inspirational individuals we don’t just provide re/insurance, we reinvent it.
How? By combining a comprehensive and efficient capital platform, data-driven insights, leading technology, and the best talent in an agile and inclusive workspace, empowered to deliver top client service across all our lines of business property, casualty, professional, financial lines and specialty.
With an innovative and flexible approach to risk solutions, we partner with those who move the world forward.
Learn more at axaxl.com
What we OFFER
Inclusion
AXA XL is committed to equal employment opportunity and will consider applicants regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity and origins, marital status, religion, disability, or any other protected characteristic. At AXA XL, we know that an inclusive culture and enables business growth and is critical to our success. That’s why we have made a strategic commitment to attract, develop, advance and retain the most inclusive workforce possible, and create a culture where everyone can bring their full selves to work and reach their highest potential. It’s about helping one another — and our business — to move forward and succeed.
- Five Business Resource Groups focused on gender, LGBTQ+, ethnicity and origins, disability and inclusion with 20 Chapters around the globe.
- Robust support for Flexible Working Arrangements
- Enhanced family-friendly leave benefits
- Named to the Diversity Best Practices Index
- Signatory to the UK Women in Finance Charter
Learn more at axaxl.com/about-us/inclusion-and-diversity. AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Total Rewards
AXA XL’s Reward program is designed to take care of what matters most to you, covering the full picture of your health, wellbeing, lifestyle and financial security. It provides competitive compensation and personalized, inclusive benefits that evolve as you do.
We’re committed to rewarding your contribution for the long term, so you can be your best self today and look forward to the future with confidence.
Sustainability
At AXA XL, Sustainability is integral to our business strategy. In an ever-changing world, AXA XL protects what matters most for our clients and communities. We know that sustainability is at the root of a more resilient future. Our 2023-26 Sustainability strategy, called “Roots of resilience”, focuses on protecting natural ecosystems, addressing climate change, and embedding sustainable practices across our operations.
Our Pillars:
- Valuing nature: How we impact nature affects how nature impacts us. Resilient ecosystems - the foundation of a sustainable planet and society – are essential to our future. We’re committed to protecting and restoring nature – from mangrove forests to the bees in our backyard – by increasing biodiversity awareness and inspiring clients and colleagues to put nature at the heart of their plans.
- Addressing climate change: The effects of a changing climate are far-reaching and significant. Unpredictable weather, increasing temperatures, and rising sea levels cause both social inequalities and environmental disruption. We're building a net zero strategy, developing insurance products and services, and mobilizing to advance thought leadership and investment in societal-led solutions.
- Integrating ESG: All companies have a role to play in building a more resilient future. Incorporating ESG considerations into our internal processes and practices builds resilience from the roots of our business. We’re training our colleagues, engaging our external partners, and evolving our sustainability governance and reporting.
- AXA Hearts in Action: We have established volunteering and charitable giving programs to help colleagues support causes that matter most to them, known as AXA XL’s “Hearts in Action” programs. These include our Matching Gifts program, Volunteering Leave, and our annual volunteering day – the Global Day of Giving.
For more information, please see axaxl.com/sustainability.