Actuarial Summer Internship 2027

Who are we?

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.

Howden Re Actuarial Summer Internship

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

• Location: London
• Start date: June 2027
• Salary: £32,500 pro-rata for 10 weeks
• Duration: 10 -week programme

Actuarial Summer Internship

Turn Data into Real Insight - Explore the World of Risk

Looking for more than just work experience? If you enjoy solving problems, working with numbers and data to uncover insights, this could be the perfect way to spend your summer. Join Howden Re's Actuarial Summer Internship Programme and discover how actuaries help businesses understand risk, make informed decisions and prepare for an unpredictable future. Working at the centre of mathematics, data analysis and commercial strategy, you'll gain experience in both insurance and reinsurance.

The 10 -week programme is designed to give you meaningful exposure to the world of actuarial science, while helping you develop the technical knowledge, professional skills and confidence to kick start your career.

Better still, our programme offers a direct pathway into our Autumn 2 028 graduate roles, subject to business needs and individual performance.

What you'll be doing?

• Analyse large datasets to uncover meaningful insights.
• Learn how ( re ) insurance works and how risk is priced, transferred and managed.
• Support the development of actuarial models and simulations.
• Help prepare client-ready presentations and reports.
• Attend client meetings and gain exposure to the full actuarial lifecycle.
• Contribute to global business development projects, including Requests for Proposals (RFPs).

Wh o are we looking for?

• Be in your penultimate year of study from a numerate degree background, such as Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Natural Sciences, Engineering, Economics or related discipline.
• Have achieved an A grade or above in A-level Mathematics or equivalent.
• Have a genuine interest in (re)insurance, actuarial science and risk.
• Enjoy analysing information and solving complex problems.
• Be able to get your thoughts and ideas across clearly and translate complex information for non-technical audiences.
• Be eager to learn, take initiative and contribute to a team.
• Experience with programming is beneficial but not essential, such as Python, R and VBA.

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

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