FLG Operations Summer Internship 2027

Howden Group Holdings; Greater London; In loco; GBP 148.000 - 150.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Buddy support

Structured development

6 days paid leave

Hybrid working option

Graduate offer potential

Health policy discounts

Descrizione del lavoro

Howden is offering a Financial Lines Group (FLG) Operations Summer Internship in London. Over a 10-week programme, you’ll support client onboarding, prepare insurance documentation and help process premiums for Financial Institutions, Cyber and Directors & Officers insurance.

You’ll use Power BI dashboards and Excel to manage data and reporting. No prior insurance experience is required; you’ll be guided by experienced professionals, receive structured training, and have the opportunity for a

Competenze

• Penultimate year of study with a 2:1 or above.
• Interest in how global businesses manage risk.
• Comfortable with numbers and handling information accurately.
• Strong communicator who enjoys working with different people and building relationships.
• Organised, detail‑focused and able to balance competing priorities.
• Curious and willing to learn quickly and apply feedback.
• Adaptable, resilient and ready to take on a variety of tasks.
• Confident using Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.

Mansioni

• Contribute to projects across Financial Institutions, Professional Indemnity, Cyber and Directors & Officers insurance.
• Support client onboarding, prepare insurance documentation and help process premiums.
• Work closely with brokers and operations to understand how insurance is placed across Lloyd’s and company markets.
• Use internal broking systems, Power BI dashboards and Excel to manage data, support reporting and ensure information stays up to date.

Conoscenze

Numerical accuracy

Communication

Excel proficiency

Adaptable

Organised

Problem solving

Quick learner

Formazione

Penultimate year student

2:1 expected

Strumenti

Power BI

Microsoft Excel

Descrizione del lavoro

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.

FLG Operations Summer Internship

Location: London Start date: June 2027 Salary: £32,500 pro-rata for 10 weeks Duration: 10-week programme

Looking for more than just work experience? If you're organised, curious and interested in how global businesses manage risk, this could be the perfect way to spend your summer. Join our Financial Lines Group (FLG) Operations team and gain hands‑on experience supporting specialist broking teams working with banks, asset managers and other financial organisations around the world. You'll gain exposure to Financial Institutions, Cyber and Directors & Officers (D&O) insurance, helping keep business moving behind the scenes. Over 10 weeks, you'll support client onboarding, prepare insurance documentation, process premiums and work closely with brokers across a range of specialist insurance areas. You'll also learn how international insurance markets operate, including the differences between Lloyd's and company markets. It's a great opportunity to build commercial awareness, develop practical business skills and gain insight into a fast‑paced global industry. Better still, our programme offers a direct pathway into our Autumn 2028 graduate opportunities, subject to business needs and individual performance.

What you’ll be doing?

You will begin with a structured induction before joining our Financial Lines Group (FLG) Operations team, working alongside experienced insurance professionals who support clients across Financial Institutions, Cyber and Directors & Officers (D&O) insurance.

• Contribute to projects and day-to-day activities across Financial Institutions, Professional Indemnity, Cyber and Directors & Officers insurance.
• Support client onboarding, prepare insurance documentation and help process premiums across a range of specialist insurance products.
• Work closely with brokers and operations specialists to understand how insurance business is placed across Lloyd’s and company markets.
• Use internal broking systems, Power BI dashboards, contract builders, portals and Microsoft Apps particularly Excel to manage data, support reporting and ensure information remains accurate and up to date.

Who are we looking for?

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

You'll be:

• In your penultimate year of study from any degree background, with an expected 2:1 or above.
• Interested in how global businesses manage risk and operate in a fast‑moving environment.
• Comfortable working with numbers and handling information accurately.
• A strong communicator who enjoys working with different people and building relationships.
• Organised, detail‑focused and able to balance competing priorities.
• Curious and willing to ask questions, learn quickly and apply feedback.
• Adaptable, resilient and ready to take on a variety of tasks.
• Confident using Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.

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 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:

• £32,500 pro-rata over the 10-weeks.
• Opportunity to receive a deferred graduate offer for Autumn 2028.
• Excellent training and development schemes and accelerated career progression.
• Access to a buddy to support you throughout your internship.
• 6 days of leave, fully paid, plus bank holidays.
• Access to discounted personal health policies as well as a range of insurance products.

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.

Intern (Paid) (Fixed Term) (Trainee)

Howden began in 1994, as just three people and a dog. Now there are 23,000 of us, and we're a leading global insurance group, managing $37bn of premiums for our clients. Our largest shareholder group is us – the people who work in the business – supported by three long-term, minority growth-equity partners who share our vision to build a business to last, one that will never be sold. The owner's mindset is something that's embedded in our culture; our people readily take ownership of their decisions, their actions, and their outputs. They’re invested in every sense. And we all know that by working together to drive the business forward, everyone will benefit from the extraordinary results we can achieve.