Markets & Engagement Strategy Summer Internship 2027 in City of London

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 Market Engagement & Strategy Summer Internship

Location: London

Start date: June 2027

Salary: £32,500 pro-rata for 1 0 weeks

Duration: 1 0 -week programme

Market Engagement & Strategy Summer Internship Programme

Build Connections, Gain Real Business Insight and Shape the Future of Reinsurance

Looking for more than just work experience? If you're curious about how global businesses manage risk, make strategic decisions and build powerful industry partnerships , this could be the perfect way to spend your summer . Join Howden Re's Market Engagement & Strategy team and discover how they manage strategic relationships across the reinsurance market.

This is not a traditional broking role . It's a relationship focused and strategic role which combines communication, organisation, project support and data analysis.

The 1 0 -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 doin g?

You will begin with a structured induction before joining th e Market Engagement & Strategy team to work alongside experienced specialists on real client projects.

During the programme, you'll :

• Take part in meeting s with reinsurance companies and learn how our team manages relationships with them.
• Learn how the team gathers financial data and market feedback from internal brokers and translate s this into useful market insights for senior stakeholders.
• Support with preparing materials for internal and external presentations.
• Play a key role in preparing for the Monte Carlo Reinsurance conference which will include support with arranging meetings, capturing key discussions and producing clear notes to share with the wider business.

Wh o are we looking for?

No insurance experience is needed ; we'll teach you everything you need to know!

You will be:

• I n your penultimate year of study from any degree background.
• Someone who enjoys building relationships and communicating with a wide range of people.
• Willing to contribute your thoughts and ideas during team discussions.
• Organised with strong attention to detail.
• Able to take ownership of tasks and work independently.
• Comfortable working with basic data.
• Adaptable and comfortable working in fast-paced environments where priorities can shift.

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