Reinsurance Broking & Advisory 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 Reinsurance Broking & Advisory Summer Internship

Location: London

Start date: June 2027

Salary: £32,500 pro-rata for 10 weeks

Duration: 10 -week programme

Reinsurance Broking & Advisory Summer Internship Programme 2027

Spend Your Summer Exploring the World of Reinsurance

Looking for more than just work experience? Join Howden Re's Broking & Advisory Summer Internship Programme and discover how some of the world's largest businesses manage risk in an ever-changing environment . From natural catastrophes and cyber threats to emerging global risks, you'll learn how reinsurance helps businesses and insurers stay resilient in an unpredictable world .

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, o ur 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’ll begin with a structured induction before stepping into a specialised team . This will give you a broad exposure to reinsurance broking and advisory services .

You could gain experience in areas such as:

• Broking - s ee how major insurance businesses buy reinsurance protection and learn about the people and processes behind complex deals.
• Cyber Analytics - e xplore how data and technology are used to understand and predict cyber risk in a rapidly changing digital world.
• Strategic Advisory - w ork on business challenges and growth opportunities, helping clients make informed strategic decisions.

During the programme, you'll :

• Work on meaningful projects in a collaborative environment.
• Learn how reinsurance programmes are designed, negotiated, and placed.
• Gain insight into different specialisms and shadow key meetings with reinsurers and insurers.
• Assis t with preparing materials for client presentations .
• Collaborate with your fellow interns and work on a series of early careers projects.

Wh o are we looking for?

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

You'll be:

• I n your penultimate year of study from any degree background.
• K een to learn and curious about reinsurance.
• Able to get your thoughts and ideas clearly across to others .
• K een to develop your negotiation and influencing skills.
• Someone who enjoys building relationships and collaborating with others.
• A problem solver who enjoys analysing data and information .
• Someone who takes ownership of your work and is motivated to learn and contribute.

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 g