In our Nordic Trainee program, you will gain hands-on experience, work together with professionals, and contribute to engaging projects that make a real and meaningful impact. We believe in fostering a warm and supportive culture where team members help each other succeed. Bring your problem-solving skills and analytical mindset to shape the future of insurances and customers at If!
We offer interesting and inspiring work in a Nordic setting. You will also be attending theoretical and practical seminars together with your fellow trainees, facilitating a deeper understanding of our various business units and your future opportunities in If. After the one-year program, you will take the next step in your career and move into a permanent position in If.
We are looking for technical engineers, aspiring economists and law graduates to join our trainee program, and this Autumn you can choose between two different specializations: Underwriting and Claims (please choose a first and second priority when applying):
As an underwriter trainee, you’ll use a structured toolbox to give If’s largest and most complex clients tailored insurance solutions to safeguarding their most important assets. You will combine analytical skills with a business mindset to analyze potential risks (legal, fire, flooding, accident etc.) and set prices to comprehensively cover these risks in each unique case.
When finalizing the one-year program and starting your career as an Underwriter, you will have your own client portfolio and underwriting mandate. You will be involved in various aspects concerning your clients, including sales activities, client and broker meetings and price negotiations.
To succeed and thrive in the role as an Underwriter you must be an excellent communicator, find assessing potential risk compelling and enjoy meaningful interactions with people and clients.
The ideal candidate holds a master’s degree in engineering, economy or law, and will graduate this summer or has recently graduated. Knowledge of or experience within the green energy sector is advantageous but not a requirement.
As a Claims trainee, you will help and support our commercial and industrial customers when they have suffered a loss or need advice and assistance in connection with an insured risk. You will combine legal and analytical skills with a business mindset to analyze both facts, financial impact, and legal perspectives to assess the insured exposure and If’s liabilities, and to find the best solutions.
When finalizing the one-year program and starting your career as a Claims Advisor or Lawyer in Claims, you will be working with your own portfolio, being responsible for handling either liability or cargo and marine claims, or you will assist our customers as a lawyer providing legal advice within our Lawyer insurance team.
To succeed and thrive in the role as a Claims Advisor or Lawyer in Claims, you must be an excellent communicator and enjoy being a problem solver with a proactive mindset.
The ideal candidate holds a master’s degree in law and will graduate this summer or has recently graduated. Knowledge of or experience within insurance and/or maritime law is advantageous but not a requirement.
You will be a part of a Nordic trainee group, consisting of graduates from different countries and educational backgrounds. Importantly, you will actively engage with various business units at if including senior professionals, seamlessly becoming a part of their teams, and contributing to collective goals. From the very start you will get the opportunity to take ownership of your own deliveries and build a strong network.
We seek individuals driven by inner motivation and genuine curiosity. You are self-motivated, with a proactive attitude and enjoy working both independently and with others in an international environment.
A MSc. degree relevant for the trainee specialization you are applying for, with good results. You will graduate this summer, or you have recently graduated
Extracurricular activity will be considered and advantage (e.g., part time work experience, volunteering, studied abroad, student activities)
Can communicate in Norwegian and English
Application deadline: 19th of February. You will hear from us after the application deadline.
To apply for the position: Please attach your CV and university grades, including both bachelor grades and preliminary grades from your MSc. degree. You will not need to write any job application letter but you will be asked to write a short text about your motivation when applying in our application system.
Work location: The main location will be in Oslo (Vækerø).
Travelling: Some travel is expected during the year to our Nordic offices.
Employment terms: Permanent position, kicking off with a one-year trainee program, with pay at the junior specialist level.
Start of the program: Mid-August 2026
Klas Liljefors, Head of Casualty Underwriting Sweden, klas.liljefors@if.se
Thor Arne H. Ljøsterød. Head of Large & International Claims Norway, thor.arne.h.ljosterod@if.no
Cecilie Staubo Boasson, Talent Acquisition Partner, cecilie.staubo.boasson@if.no
We look forward to receiving your application!