Specialty Insurance Summer Internship 2027

Howden is a global insurance group with employee ownership at its heart. We are united by a shared passion and a no-limits mindset, and our strength lies in our ability to collaborate as an international team of 24,000 employees across 56 countries.

People join Howden for many reasons, but they stay for the same one: our culture. Whether your priorities are work/life balance, career progression, sustainability, or volunteering, you’ll find like-minded people driving change at Howden.

Specialty Insurance Summer Internship

Location: London

Start date: June 2027

Salary: £32,500 pro-rata for 10 weeks

Duration: 10-week programme

Spend Your Summer Exploring the World of Specialty Insurance

If you’re curious about how insurance is designed to protect against some of the world’s most complex and unusual risks, this could be the perfect way to spend your summer. From fine art, sport and entertainment to aviation, cyber and more, Howden Specialty brings together experts who create tailored insurance solutions for clients around the world.

You’ll gain exposure to complex risks, work alongside specialist brokers, and build relationships across the London insurance market while developing the skills needed for a successful career in insurance.

The 10-week programme is designed to provide meaningful exposure to insurance broking and to develop the knowledge, professional skills, and confidence to kick start your career.

Better still, the programme offers a direct pathway into our Autumn 2028 graduate roles, subject to business needs and individual performance.

What you’ll be doing

You will begin with a structured induction before joining one of our Specialty Broking teams to work alongside experienced specialists on real client projects.

You could be placed in one of the following teams:

• Jewellers — work with jewellers, luxury brands and precious metal businesses to arrange specialist insurance that protects valuable items against loss, damage or theft.
• Professional Services — help professional firms such as consultants and law firms secure insurance that protects them against risks arising from the advice and services they provide.
• Cyber — work with specialist cyber insurance markets to help organisations protect themselves against evolving digital threats such as cyber-attacks, ransomware and data breaches. Learn how complex cyber risks are assessed, structured and placed in the London insurance market while building relationships across a fast-growing global business.
• Directors & Officers — arrange insurance that protects company directors and senior leaders against claims arising from decisions they make while running a business.
• Marine — help businesses involved in global trade protect goods, vessels and operations that move by sea, air or land.

During the programme, you’ll:

• Gain a good understanding of your team’s insurance specialist product and the industries they support.
• Build strong relationships with key underwriters, clients and colleagues across the business.
• Support with client requests such as updating insurance policies with amendments or changes.
• Work alongside experienced brokers to understand how risks are assessed and coverage is negotiated, and how client relationships are managed.
• Learn how insurance placements are structured by helping prepare insurance slips, setting out key information about a client’s risk and the coverage being arranged.

Who are we looking for?

No insurance experience is needed; we’ll teach you everything you need to know.

You’ll be:

• In your penultimate year of study from any degree background.
• A confident communicator who enjoys building relationships with others.
• Detail-oriented and committed to producing high-quality, accurate work.
• Curious about the world around you, with an interest in how global events, industries and emerging risks can impact businesses.
• Comfortable working in a fast-moving environment and able to stay organised while balancing multiple priorities.
• Able to take ownership of tasks and see them through to completion.
• Proactive, able to show initiative, and eager to get involved in new tasks, projects and opportunities.
• Comfortable working with basic data and numbers.

To be eligible for our programme, you must have the full and unrestricted right to work in the UK.

Application process

Our application process is designed to help you show your potential, not to test what you already know.

• Online application form — no CV required: we won’t ask you to submit a CV. Please upload a blank document on the application form.
• Online gamified assessment: games that help us understand your natural strengths and how you approach different situations. There are no right or wrong answers. You can complete this stage on your phone or laptop.
• Pre-recorded video interview: you will record your answers to a few questions using your phone or laptop, giving you the chance to tell us more about yourself in your own time.
• Assessment centre: our final stage is an in-person assessment centre at one of our offices. You’ll take part in group activities and meet our team in a relaxed setting. We’ll cover all your travel costs for this day.

Please read before submitting: You may only apply to one summer internship programme for our 2027 intake. Submitting duplicate applications will result in additional applications not being considered.

Why should you apply?

At Howden, people are at the heart of everything we do. As an employee-owned business, we believe success is built through collaboration, learning and supporting one another. You’ll gain exposure to an exciting global industry, receive structured development throughout the summer, and build relationships that could shape your future career.

You’ll also benefit from:

• £32,500 pro-rata over the 10 weeks.
• Opportunity to receive a deferred graduate offer for Autumn 2028.
• Excellent training and development schemes and accelerated career progression.
• Access to a buddy to support you throughout your internship.
• 6 days of leave, fully paid, plus bank holidays.
• Access to discounted personal health policies as well as a range of insurance products.

What do we offer in return?

A career that you define. At Howden, we value diversity—there is no one Howden type. Instead, we’re looking for individuals who share the same values as us:

• Our successes have all come from someone brave enough to try something new.
• We support each other in the small everyday moments and the bigger challenges.
• We are determined to make a positive difference at work and beyond.

Reasonable adjustments

Howden is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to ensure positions align well with your needs. In addition to software, IT and office setups, we can also accommodate other changes such as flexible hours or hybrid working.

If you’re excited by this role but have doubts about whether it’s the right fit for you, apply—if your profile fits the role’s criteria, we will be in touch to assist in setting up any reasonable adjustments you may require.

Note: Not all positions can accommodate changes to working hours or locations. Reach out to your Recruitment Partner if you want to know more.

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