Business Management Summer Internship 2027 (London)

Location: London

Closing date for applications: Sunday 18th October 2026

Insurance is so much more than you think! Do you want to discover more about careers that will excite, challenge and inspire you? If so, a Zurich summer insurance internship could be just what you're looking for.

Forget any preconceptions you have about internships and the insurance industry. Our 10-week summer programmes give you a real job with real responsibility and a taste for life working at Zurich. With plenty of support around you, you’ll experience how your future career might look and help us make a difference to our customers at a time when they need us the most.

Our summer internships are ideal for undergraduate students. As well as gaining some great experience, successful completion of your internship in 2026 could lead to you being offered a place on one of our graduate programmes starting in 2027.

What can I look forward to?

Get excited! Your 10-week Summer Business Management Intern programme will give you a role with real responsibility whilst helping you gain a strong understanding of our business, what we do and how we deliver for our customers. You’ll be part of a dynamic organisation, utilising your current skills and building new ones in a fast-paced environment, making great connections and building a network of support along the way.

We have different intern roles across the business, and you could be supporting business areas such as Claims, Underwriting, Zurich Municipal, Operations and the Customer Office. In addition to your day-to-day role, you will also take part in a development programme that gives you key skills and knowledge to support you in your role and enhance your career.

You will need to have the drive and enthusiasm to develop an understanding of our business. Fantastic team working, communication, organisational and influencing skills are key, along with the desire to seize the initiative, adopt a continuous improvement mindset and embrace new opportunities. Be prepared to step outside your comfort zone to deliver for our customers and colleagues.

Whilst we operate a hybrid working policy, office attendance expectations will be agreed with your manager, and you must be within a commutable distance of the office.

What’s in it for you?

• £24,968.58 salary & £3,200 London location allowance pro rata
• Pro rata holiday for the duration of your internship
• Contribution towards private medical cover
• 12% company pension contribution
• Access to other flexible benefits

What you’ll need:

• Although we are a hybrid workforce, you should be within a commutable distance to the office workplace stated in this advert
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Team working & collaboration skills
• Strong organisational and influencing skills
• Have a willingness to learn & develop
• The ability to build strong working relationships

Entry requirement:

• You must be in your penultimate year of study and on track to receive a minimum 2:1 degree (or equivalent) from your bachelor's or equivalent degree.
• At least 96 UCAS Points from 3 A Level subjects (or equivalent)
• A*- C in Maths and English GCSE (or equivalent)
• You must have an indefinite, full right to work and reside in the UK. We cannot accept applications from those who require sponsorship to work in the UK. You must have resided in the UK for a minimum of three consecutive years.

Are you ready to create a brighter future? At Zurich our brand purpose is to create a brighter future together, for our customers, our partners, our employees and the planet. It's a promise that for our customers, we will put their needs at the heart of everything we do and for our employees, to grow and develop together. For our partners, to collaborate to create mutual value and for the planet, to drive positive impact by integrating our sustainability work into how we do business. We put our customers at the heart of everything that we do, and we're looking for like-minded people to join us.

We're passionate about diversity and inclusion; we want our people to bring the whole of themselves to work. You'll have every opportunity to use your drive and enthusiasm to innovate the future of Zurich. Everybody is made to feel welcome, different opinions are valued, personal needs are respected, and opportunity is equal for all.

So make a difference. Be challenged. Be inspired. Be supported, Love what you do. Work for us.

Please note: We are unable to progress your application if you don't meet our criteria listed above. Please ensure you have the right to reside and work in the UK before you apply as we are unable to provide sponsorship. You must have resided in the UK for a minimum of three consecutive years in order to apply.

The financials:

• 12% defined non-contributory pension scheme.
• Annual company bonus.
• Income Protection.
• Life cover - four times your salary.

Time away:

• 28 days holiday a year plus bank holidays.
• You can also request to swap UK bank holidays for days off that have cultural or religious significance to you.
• The option to buy up to an additional 20 days or sell some of your holiday.
• Three days paid volunteering.
• Up to 16 weeks' full pay for maternity, paternity and adoption leave.

Your health is important to us:

• Access to Private medical insurance.
• Virtual GP appointments.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Free flu jab.
• Access to a wealth of support from our wellbeing partners.

We're making a difference:

Creating a brighter, more sustainable future underpins all that we do here in Zurich. We were the first insurer to sign the 'UN Business Ambition for 1.5°C' pledge. Our charitable arm, Zurich Community Trust, has awarded grants and volunteered time to deserving causes in the UK valued at over £90 million.