Howden Re Actuarial Summer Internship – Actuarial Science

Howden; Greater London; On-site; GBP 132,000 - 164,000; Part time

Job summary

Howden Group invites applications for a 10-week Actuarial Summer Internship in London. You will join the Actuarial team and work on data analysis, risk pricing, model development, and client reporting. The role offers hands-on exposure to the full actuarial lifecycle and client engagement.

You'll gain experience with Python, R and VBA while collaborating with experienced specialists to turn data into actionable insights for risk management and decision making.

Qualifications

• Penultimate year in a numerate degree (Maths/Stats/Physics/Engineering/Economics or related).
• A-level Mathematics grade A or above; right to work in the UK.
• Strong analytical and communication skills; ability to translate complex information for non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Data analysis of large datasets to deliver insights for client projects.
• Learn how (re)insurance works and how risk is priced, transferred, and managed.
• Support development of actuarial models and simulations.
• Prepare client-ready presentations and reports.
• Attend client meetings to gain exposure to the actuarial lifecycle.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Numerate degree background (Math/Stats/Engineering/Physics)

A-level Mathematics (A or above)

Tools

Python

R

VBA

Job description

Actuarial Summer Internship 2027 | Howden Group

The Tone

This is a 10-week summer internship at Howden Re, located in London. Howden is a global insurance group distinguished by its employee ownership and a shared passion for pushing the boundaries of insurance across 56 countries. This role is crucial for an Actuarial team that helps businesses understand risk, make informed decisions, and prepare for an unpredictable future by turning data into real insight.

The TL;DR

• Role: Internship


• Type: Seasonal


• Location: In-person United Kingdom(England – London)


• Pay: £3250 weekly


• Team: Actuarial team, working alongside experienced specialists.


• Mission: Help businesses understand risk, make informed decisions, and prepare for an unpredictable future by turning data into real insight.


• Tech Stack: Python, R, VBA

What You’ll Actually Do

• Data Analysis: Analyse large datasets to uncover meaningful insights for client projects.


• Risk Management: Learn how (re)insurance works and how risk is priced, transferred, and managed.


• Model Development: Support the development of actuarial models and simulations.


• Client Reporting: Help prepare client-ready presentations and reports.


• Client Engagement: Attend client meetings and gain exposure to the full actuarial lifecycle.

The Must-Haves

• Background: Be in your penultimate year of study from a numerate degree background, such as Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Natural Sciences, Engineering, Economics or related discipline.


• Experience: Achieved an A grade or above in A-level Mathematics or equivalent. Must have the full and unrestricted right to work in the UK.


• Skills: Genuine interest in (re)insurance, actuarial science and risk; ability to analyse information and solve complex problems; clear communication of ideas and translation of complex information for non-technical audiences; eagerness to learn, take initiative and contribute to a team.


• Bonus: Experience with programming such as Python, R and VBA is beneficial but not essential.