Tryg

Tryg A/S is one of the largest non-life insurance companies in the Nordic region, headquartered in Ballerup, Denmark. Founded in 1731, it provides a wide range of insurance products for private, commercial, and corporate customers across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. The company operates under brands such as Tryg, Alka, and Trygg-Hansa, serving over two million customers. Tryg employs more than 7,000 people and focuses on delivering safety and peace of mind through innovative insurance solutions.  

What we do and why we do it  

At Tryg, actuaries and data scientists play crucial roles in developing new business processes and ensuring risk-based and sustainable pricing for our customers. We analyze data, model insurance risks and implement impactful machine learning tools that support our customers in being safe while maintaining Tryg’s strong competitive position.

Our purpose is to make it easier to be “tryg” in a world that is changing. We do this by accurately understanding our customers’ needs and modeling the associated risk. Our models and insights drive strategic decisions, support innovation in insurance products, and enable long-term value creation for both customers and shareholders.

Working as an PhD for Tryg 

Working as a PhD at Tryg means combining deep theoretical knowledge with practical impact. 

You’ll have the opportunity to apply advanced statistical, mathematical, and machine learning techniques to solve complex problems in pricing, risk modeling, and predictive analytics, while still exploring data and learn about new and existing business processes. The environment values curiosity and innovation, giving you the freedom to explore new methods while collaborating with experienced actuaries and data scientists.  It’s a role where your research mindset directly influences business decisions and helps shape the future of insurance.