Reinsurance Broking & Advisory Summer Internship

Job Description

Reinsurance Broking & Advisory Summer Internship 2027 | Howden Group

The Tone:
This is a fixed-term internship at Howden Group, located in London, England, United Kingdom. Howden is a global, employee-owned insurance group known for its collaborative culture and no-limits mindset. This internship within Howden Re offers a unique opportunity to explore how the world’s largest businesses manage complex risks like natural catastrophes, cyber threats, and emerging global challenges. The role is crucial in helping future talent understand reinsurance’s vital role in ensuring business and insurer resilience, providing a direct pathway to future graduate opportunities.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Fixed Term
• Location: In-person London, England, United Kingdom
• Pay: £3,250 weekly
• Team: Howden Re, within a specialized team
• Mission: To equip future talent with foundational knowledge and skills in reinsurance broking and advisory to support businesses in managing complex global risks.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Broking: Participate in understanding how major insurance businesses buy reinsurance protection and the processes behind complex deals.
• Cyber Analytics: Analyze data and technology to understand and predict cyber risk in a rapidly changing digital world.
• Strategic Advisory: Support strategic advisory projects, helping clients make informed strategic decisions on business challenges and growth opportunities.
• Program Development: Contribute to learning how reinsurance programs are designed, negotiated, and placed.
• Client Engagement: Prepare materials for client presentations and shadow key meetings with reinsurers and insurers.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Penultimate year of study from any degree background, with the full and unrestricted right to work in the UK.
• Experience: No prior insurance experience is required.
• Skills: Clear communication of thoughts and ideas, an ability to analyze data and information to solve problems, and a collaborative approach to building relationships.
• Skills: An eagerness to learn, curiosity about reinsurance, and motivation to take ownership of work.