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Introduction to the role and Lloyd’s Market Association (LMA): The LMA has a training contract opening on its 2026 Legal Trainee Wordings Scheme for an aspiring solicitor who is intrigued by a career in the Lloyd’s insurance market and has recently passed the LPC or SQE. Throughout the two-year scheme, you will participate in meaningful work that benefits the market as a whole and develop specialist knowledge of insurance law and the sector, whilst being involved in cross‑market initiatives and joint ventures. An example of the type of pivotal work that you may be engaged in is the drafting of responses to FCA and PRA consultations, and assisting in the drafting of market clauses. You will also complete multiple outplacements within Lloyd’s insurers and a law firm. You will be the beneficiary of face‑to‑face training by insurance market experts – not only will your colleagues be experts in their field but you will also attend relevant sessions from the LMA Academy. The LMA Academy is at the forefront of education for market professionals and is intent upon offering targeted training. Upon successful completion of the scheme and therefore the training contract, you will have qualified as a solicitor and have a strong insurance focused foundation, having gained a solid understanding of insurance contracts and wordings for the products sold in the Lloyd’s market.

The LMA exists at the very heart of Lloyd’s, a world‑leading global marketplace for complex risk where solutions to challenges are delivered every day. The Lloyd’s Market Association (LMA) represents the interests of all 56 Lloyd’s managing agents and all Lloyd’s members’ agents, who together underwrite approximately £56.2 billion of risk in 2025. You will therefore have the opportunity to grow your network through social events and work assignments.

Job purpose: Gaining hands-on experience and knowledge through a structured training contract, you will help support the day-to-day running of the Legal and Regulatory team. The scheme is designed to provide you with a solid understanding of insurance contracts and wordings for the products sold in the Lloyd’s market and will include a number of outplacements with Lloyd’s insurers, and a law firm. Completion of this scheme will result in qualification as a solicitor and will allow you to take on roles within the insurance industry.

Key accountabilities:

• Run or assist with the running of LMA committees, which will enable you to get exposure to underwriting, regulatory, legal and claims issues impacting the insurance market.
• Deal with everyday legal issues arising out of the LMA, including contract review and any matters requiring legal input from the underwriting and claims teams at the LMA.
• Liaise closely with the wordings specialists at the LMA, providing legal input on numerous clauses for the marine and non‑marine committees and closely supporting the work of the LMA wordings committee.
• Undertake horizon scanning on legal issues arising worldwide where Lloyd’s does business and assist in preparing responses to regulatory and legal consultations.
• Provide legal and regulatory updates to the LMA membership.
• Liaise with other market organisations such as the Association of British Insurers and IUA.
• Respond to queries from LMA members from time to time.
• Complete placements within a managing agency, law firm or within the Lloyd’s corporation (dependent on suitable positions being available) to learn about different aspects of the insurance industry.
• In addition to the above key accountabilities, you may be required to undertake other duties from time to time as the LMA may reasonably require.

Person specification:

• Excellent academic record.
• A 2.1 degree.
• Have passed LPC or full SQE (parts 1 and 2).
• Enthusiastic at all times, even under pressure.
• Ability to quickly assimilate a wealth of information and identify the main issues is critical.
• Able to make well‑reasoned decisions.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Strong, productive relationships with colleagues as well as clients are vital to every area of our work and therefore interpersonal skills are paramount too.
• Able to express yourself clearly and succinctly both face‑to‑face and in writing and you’ll know how to tailor your message to your audience, build rapport and be persuasive.
• Ambitious, driven, and inquisitive, and have the resilience to respond well to feedback and adapt to working in a changing environment.
• Proactive to question and challenge, or to put forward practical solutions and ideas that are well thought through.

• None required. Any work experience or internships gained within a legal or insurance environment would be useful, however not essential.

• Trusted: Our expertise and independence enables us to influence, support and positively impact the market.
• Passionate: We are committed to help the market succeed and achieve great outcomes for our members.
• United: As a representative voice of our members, we connect and work as a team with our communities to achieve the best outcomes for our members.
• Bold: We strive to be courageous in what we do, allowing us to lead, challenge and think innovatively.
• Inclusive: We enrich the marketplace by developing people and seeking ideas from a wide variety of backgrounds, cultures and skills. We embrace a diverse and flexible workplace and take action against non‑inclusive behaviour.

By encouraging these values internally, the LMA hopes that they will permeate beyond the business and into the marketplace, helping create a more dynamic, modern, and productive working environment.

• A competitive pension package with a generous employer contribution.
• An industry‑leading flexible working policy, built on trust.
• 26 days paid holiday, plus additional leave for key life events such as moving home, your child’s first day at school and your marriage or civil partnership.

What you need to succeed:

• Recent graduates with a 2:1 or equivalent in a numerate degree (predicted or achieved).
• Creative, innovative, agile, and digital‑orientated.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Open‑minded, resilient, and relationship‑focused individuals keen to build sustainable and collaborative networks.
• Great communication skills, both oral and written.
• Permanent residency in the UK.

What we can offer you:

• Competitive starting salary of £24,479 (plus £3,200 London location allowance).
• 28 days holiday plus an additional 3 volunteering days.
• Private medical cover.
• 12% company pension contribution.
• Annual company bonus.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Discounted gadget insurance.
• Discounted technology offers.

Qualifications Required:

• Full right to work and reside in the UK – must have resided in the UK for a minimum of 3 consecutive years.
• Minimum of three A Levels at A*‑C (or equivalent).
• Minimum of five GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade C/4 including Maths and English.
• Commitment and dedication to completing your apprenticeship qualification.
• Enthusiasm for learning and achieving professional certifications.
• Independent, analytical thinking and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• A collaborative team player who communicates well with others.
• Effective personal planning and organisational skills.
• A future‑focused mindset, ready to embrace change and new ideas.

What’s in it for you?

• Flexible bank holidays.
• 12% company pension.
• Annual bonus.
• Contribution to private medical cover.
• Discounts on gym, tech and more.
• 20% off‑the‑job training time to help you with your studies.

Salary: £24,479 (plus £3,200 London location allowance if eligible)

Start Date: September 2026

Closing date for applications: 8th March 2026

Insurance is so much more than you think! Are you looking for a career that will excite, challenge and inspire you? If so, an apprenticeship could be the ideal role for you! You’ll find the perfect balance of real life, on‑the‑job experience, whilst having time to complete your studies, apply your knowledge and earn qualifications too. With plenty of support around you, including your buddy, you’ll have lots of opportunities to shape your career and to make a difference to our customers at a time when they need us the most.

We believe in an apprenticeship model at RenaissanceRe and have a track record of identifying high potential early career talent and setting them up for success. As an Analyst, you will learn by working side‑by‑side with our underwriters, gaining hands‑on experience to develop your understanding of how to make decisions, build client relationships, and manage deals from start to finish.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and triage incoming submissions.
• Assist in analysing transactions.
• Prepare materials and attend client and broker meetings.
• Participate in audits.
• Support the underwriting analytical and administrative process.
• Extract and review modelling data.
• Work with actuarial teams.
• Contribute to exposure management.
• Assist with regulatory reporting.

Collaboration & Relationship Management:

• Build relationships with internal stakeholders.
• Understand broker and client dynamics.
• Maintain client and broker relationships.

Candidate Qualifications:

• Strong analytical, statistical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint.
• Prior insurance or reinsurance exposure beneficial.

We believe that meeting these requirements will position you for success in the role. However, if you fulfil most – but not all – of the expectations, we still encourage you to apply, as we are eager to explore your potential and believe in the ability to grow and learn.

At RenaissanceRe, we believe in creating a workplace culture that fosters diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout our business. We have a zero‑tolerance policy for harassment and discrimination and take proactive steps to make employees feel valued and empowered to contribute to our collective success.

It is RenRe’s policy to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

HDI is a Corporate & Specialty Insurer part of the Talanx Group. With over 120 years of experience, HDI operates across five continents, around 40 countries and employs over 5,000 people worldwide.

The role: To ensure the efficient and effective servicing of Multinational Programmes on behalf of the HDI Group Global Network, UK and Ireland Branch. This includes acting within agreed operational and underwriting authorities and data quality standards, both internal and external. This role would suit an individual with previous administrative, processing or operations experience, with some exposure to insurance or someone looking to return to the industry.

Key accountabilities:

• Responsible for data quality and integrity of underwriting and operations data.
• Ensure that all data is recorded promptly and accurately within the requisite systems; including, but not exclusively Geras, Pool Re, Global Network Portal, One Flow, IP Web, Elto, ARGOS, E‑Accounting.
• Ensure maintenance of accurate electronic records for auditing and regulatory purposes.
• Work with the credit controllers to ensure correct and swift money movement and resolve any queries.
• Assist with the instructing of bound programmes to the Global Network, ensuring they are clear and completed in a timely manner.
• Keep abreast of market intelligence in respect of local regulation, local practice and corporate directives that may impact / conflict with the procedures of the Global Network business model.
• Assist in ensuring International Programmes adhere to set KPIs and SLAs.
• Support policy and premium tracking to ensure timely collection of premiums and policy issuance.
• Assist Underwriters with Premium Allocation calculations and any other tasks as necessary within the given parameters.
• Build relationships with key stakeholders to enhance communication, collaboration, knowledge sharing and develop mutually beneficial solutions to the servicing of business.

Skills & experience:

• Understanding of insurance cover and the terminologies used, across multiple lines of business (desirable).
• Ability to work with many teams.
• Well organised and structured in their approach.
• Ability to organise own workload effectively to meet service standards.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills with accuracy and high attention to detail.
• Proficient knowledge of Excel, MS Word, and accounting applications.
• Drive innovation and support the company with implementing change and development.

Other: As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, recognising that a diverse and inclusive workplace is a creative and prosperous one.

If you require support with your application, please contact UK&IRE_Recruitment@hdi.global.

Our Insurance Apprenticeship programme consists of multiple placements within the Lloyd’s Corporation, as well as the Lloyd’s market. It is aimed at those with an interest in insurance, allowing you to experience a variety of roles within the sector.

What qualifications do you need? To take part in our apprentice programmes, you are required to have A Levels or equivalent (Grade B or above) and GCSE Maths and English (Grade 4 or above).

What could you be doing? Our Insurance Apprenticeship Programme will see you working in teams across both the Lloyd’s Corporation and the Lloyd’s market. Within the Corporation you could be working within our Innovation Lab, testing new concepts, ideas and products or, you could be in our Market Intelligence team, helping to provide analysis of the world’s insurance industry from a geographic perspective. Within the market, you could be working across the full insurance life‑cycle in either broking, underwriting or claims.

What qualification will you gain? You will also work towards the Level 4 Insurance Professional apprenticeship standard, an important step on the road to completing the CII diploma qualification.