Business Intelligence Summer Internship 2027 in London

Howden is a global insurance group with employee ownership at its heart. Together, we have pushed the boundaries of insurance. We are united by a shared passion and no-limits mindset, and our strength lies in our ability to collaborate as a powerful international team comprised of 24,000 employees spanning over 56 countries. People join Howden for many different reasons, but they stay for the same one: our culture. It’s what sets us apart, and the reason our employees have been turning down headhunters for years. Whatever your priorities – work / life balance, career progression, sustainability, volunteering – you’ll find like-minded people driving change at Howden.

Location: London

Start date: June 2027

Salary: £32,500 pro-rata for 10 weeks

Duration: 10-week programme

Looking for more than just work experience? If you’re curious about trends and financial markets and interested in how this data can influence business decisions, then this could be the perfect way to spend your summer. Join Howden Re's Business Intelligence team and discover how data is transformed into insights that help businesses navigate the global reinsurance market. You'll gain hands-on experience analysing real market data, exploring global industry trends, and contributing to reports and tools used by colleagues and clients around the world. Apply if you're naturally curious, analytical, and enjoy solving problems. The 10-week programme is designed to give you meaningful exposure to the world of reinsurance, while helping you develop the knowledge, professional skills and confidence to kick start your career. Better still, our programme offers a direct pathway into our Autumn 2028 graduate roles, subject to business needs and individual performance.

What you’ll be doing?

• Learn how to analyse financial and market data to identify trends shaping the global insurance and reinsurance market.
• Research annual reports and other trusted sources to support business analysis.
• Help maintain and update Nova, our market insights platform.
• Validate outputs from automation and AI tools by checking accuracy and identifying anomalies.
• Create charts, visualisations and supporting evidence for market reports.
• Contribute to analytical projects that help colleagues and clients make informed decisions.

Who are we looking for?

• No insurance experience is needed; we’ll teach you everything you need to know!
• In your penultimate year of study from any degree background and interested in a career involving data, research and commercial analysis.
• Comfortable working with numbers and using data to solve problems.
• Able to communicate complex data into interesting insights.
• Able to manage detailed work accurately and consistently.
• Curious about financial markets and the wider economic trends that shape them.
• Keen to learn, take initiative and contribute to team projects.

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

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 believe you're more than just a document, so we won’t ask you to submit a CV. Please upload a blank document on the application form.
• Online gamified assessment: We’ve created games that will 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, whichever suits you best!
• 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 in a relaxed setting.
• Assessment centre: Our final stage is an in-person assessment centre at one of our offices. You'll take part in some fun group activities and meet our team in a relaxed setting. This day is all about getting to know you better and for you to see what it's like to be part of Howden and experience our culture. We'll cover all your travel costs for this day, because where you are now, shouldn’t hold back your future!

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.
• Relocation support may be available for interns who need to relocate to take part in the programme. Support is assessed on a case-by-case basis and subject to eligibility criteria.
• 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.

We’re committed to providing reasonable accommodations at Howden to ensure that our positions align well with your needs. Besides the usual adjustments such as 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 some doubts about whether it’s the right fit for you, send us your application – if your profile fits the role’s criteria, we will be in touch to assist in helping to get you set up with any reasonable adjustments you may require.