Credit & Political Risk Insurance Operations Apprenticeship Programme

Howden; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Fully funded professional qualificat­-

18-month apprenticeship development

25 days annual leave

Employee benefits and insurance

Volunteering days

Job summary

Howden is offering a Credit & Political Risk Insurance Operations Apprenticeship Programme in London. Start date is September 2027. You will join a permanent role from day one while completing an 18-month development programme with a £28,000 salary.

No prior insurance experience is required; we’ll teach you everything you need to know. You’ll work in the office at least 4 days per week and must live within a commutable distance as part of a structured induction and development path.

Qualifications

• No insurance experience required; we’ll teach you everything you need to know.
• Level 3 Insurance apprenticeship is required for eligibility.
• Must have right to work in the UK and GCSE English and Maths at grade C/4 or higher.

Responsibilities

• Learn how insurance solutions support organisations operating internationally.
• Maintain accurate client records and processes behind the scenes.
• Assist with administration of insurance policies and contracts.
• Support process improvement projects to improve team efficiency.
• Collaborate across the business to deliver exceptional client service.

Skills

Curious learner

Organised

Strong communicator

Detail oriented

Proactive

Collaborative

Resilient

Education

Level 3 Insurance apprenticeship

Job description

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.

Credit & Political Risk Insurance Operations Apprenticeship Programme 2027

Please read before submitting: You may only apply to one apprenticeship programme for our 2027 intake. Submitting duplicate applications will result in them not being considered.

Location: London

Start date: September 2027

Salary: £28,000

Duration: You'll join us in a permanent role from day one while completing an 18-month development programme

Structure: You’re expected to work in the office at least 4 days per week and must live within a commutable distance

Qualification: Level 3 Insurance apprenticeship

Credit & Political Risk Insurance Operations Apprenticeship Programme

Help Keep a Global Insurance Business Running Smoothly

Ready to earn, learn and launch your career? This is more than your first job. You’ll gain real experience, work towards a recognised qualification and build skills that will shape your future.

Our Credit & Political Risk team helps businesses protect themselves against financial and political risks when operating around the world. This could include businesses trading internationally, investing in new markets or lending money overseas.

You’ll join the Operations team, which plays an important role in keeping the business running smoothly. While brokers focus on supporting clients and arranging insurance solutions, Operations makes sure the information, client records and insurance documents behind the scenes are accurate, organised and processed efficiently. This helps the team provide an excellent service to clients.

You’ll join Howden on a permanent role and complete an 18-month development programme designed to develop your technical knowledge, professional skills and confidence to kick start your career.

What you’ll be doing?

You will begin with a structured induction before joining our Credit & Political Risk Operations team, where you will work alongside experienced colleagues and gradually take on more responsibility.

During the programme, you'll:

• Learn how insurance solutions support organisations operating internationally.

• Use your attention to detail skills to make sure client records are accurate and kept up to date.

• Support the administration of insurance policies and contracts, including updating records and processing documentation changes.

• Support with a range of process improvement projects to identify new ways to improve team efficiency.

• Collaborate with colleagues across the business to ensure we are delivering exceptional service to our clients.

Who are we looking for?

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

You’ll be

• Curious and eager to learn about business, global markets and the insurance industry.

• Organised and able to manage multiple tasks and priorities.

• Comfortable working with numbers, data and information.

• A strong communicator who enjoys working with different people.

• Detail-oriented and able to produce accurate, high-quality work.

• Proactive and willing to take ownership of tasks.

• Resilient and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.

• A collaborative team player who enjoys supporting others and contributing to shared goals.

To be eligible for our apprenticeship, you must

• Have the full and unrestricted right to work in the UK.

• Have lived permanently in the UK for the last 3 years.

• Have achieved a grade C/4 in GCSE English and Maths.

• Not already hold a qualification that significantly overlaps with the content of this apprenticeship.

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 build relationships that could shape your future career.

You'll also benefit from:

• £28,000 and a generous pension scheme.

• Completing fully funded professional qualifications relevant for your role.

• Structured learning and development through our 18-month apprenticeship development programme.

• 25 days' annual leave, plus bank holidays and an additional day off at Christmas.

• Access to discounted personal health policies, wellbeing support and a range of employee benefits and insurance products.

• 2 days allocated to take part in volunteering schemes.

What do we offer in return?

A career that you define. At Howden, we value diversity – there is no one Howden type. Instead, we’re looking for individuals who share the same values as us:

• Our successes have all come from someone brave enough to try something new

• We support each other in the small everyday moments and the bigger challenges

• We are determined to make a positive difference at work and beyond

Reasonable adjustments

We're committed to providing reasonable accommodations at Howden to ensure that our positions align well with your needs. Besides the usual adjustments such as software, IT, and office setups, we can also accommodate other changes such as flexible hours* or hybrid working*.

If you're excited by this role but have some doubts about whether it’s the right fit for you, send us your application – if your profile fits the role’s criteria, we will be in touch to assist in helping to get you set up with any reasonable adjustments you may require.

*Not all positions can accommodate changes to working hours or locations. Reach out to your Recruitment Partner if you want to know more.

Permanent

Advert end date: 13 November 2026