Howden Re Actuarial Graduate Programme 2026

Howden Group Holdings; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A global insurance group in London seeks recent graduates for an Actuarial Graduate position. This role involves working with experienced actuaries, analyzing datasets, and supporting various projects in both insurance and reinsurance. Candidates should possess strong numerical skills, a numerical-based degree, and good communication abilities. Salary is £40,000 with applications closing on December 12th. Flexible working arrangements may be available.

Benefits

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Flexible working arrangements

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Recent graduates or final year students studying towards a numerical-based degree.
• Experience with programming is beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Be fully immersed into (re)insurance contracts and understand risk.
• Collect, manipulate, and analyse large datasets of claims.
• Assist with preparing client-ready presentations.

Skills

Strong numerical and data analysis skills

Good communication skills

Intellectually curious

Experience with programming (Python, R, VBA)

Education

Numerical-based degree

Tools

Excel

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 23,000 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.

Location

London

Salary

£40,000

Start date

Autumn 2026

Applications close

12th December

Join Howden Re - the global reinsurance broker, and risk, capital and strategic advisor of Howden. We are made up of 450 diverse experts who help clients manage different types of risks across areas such as property, casualty, facultative, aviation, marine, cyber, credit surety and political risk and many more – see our full list here. We deliver specialised reinsurance brokerage services and analytical advice for our clients in 20 different countries worldwide.

The Actuarial Team serve and support our global brokers and clients within both Howden and Howden Re who rely heavily on our technical expertise and insights when assessing risk, designing re(insurance) structures and pricing (re)insurance contracts.

You’ll be part of an entrepreneurial and collaborative workplace culture where your hard work and ideas will directly impact our mission to be a leader in our field and the global partner of choice.

What is the role?

As an Actuarial Graduate, you will be welcomed into the world of (re)insurance and the actuarial lifecycle. You will have the opportunity to showcase your analytical and mathematical skills by working directly with our experienced actuaries and contributing to various projects in both insurance and reinsurance.

What you’ll do?

• Be fully immersed into (re)insurance contracts, terminology and structures, and understand how risk is retained, transferred and priced.
• Collect, manipulate, and analyse large datasets of claims and exposure information.
• Assist with preparing client‑ready presentations with clear analyses.
• Get involved with building and running simulation models on real projects.
• Strengthen commercial awareness skills by attending client meetings and being exposed to the full actuarial lifecycle from data analysis to modelling to client advisory and placement.
• Support on Request for Proposals (RFPs) for global offices to aid new business generation.

What are we looking for?

• Recent graduates or final year students studying towards a numerical‑based degree.
• Strong numerical and data analysis skills with the ability to identify and extract meaningful insights.
• Good communication skills with the ability to translate complex information for non‑technical audiences.
• Intellectually curious individuals with a can‑do attitude who are eager to get stuck into real‑world projects.
• Analytically and methodologically rigorous individuals who are nevertheless pragmatic and practical and can problem solve around complex financial problems.
• Confident working with large datasets on Excel.
• Experience with programming is beneficial but not essential, such as Python, R and VBA.
• Candidates must have full and unrestricted right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

Application process

• Online application form – no CV required. We believe you’re more than just a document, so we won’t ask you to submit one. Please upload a blank document on the application form.
• Online gamified test
• Pre‑recorded video interview
• Final round assessment centre at our offices due to take place in January 2026

At Howden, we are committed to developing and maintaining a culture of equality and diversity in the workplace and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

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.

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