Markets & Engagement Strategy Summer Internship 2027

Howden; Greater London; On-site; GBP 1,316,000 - 1,641,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£32,500 pro-rata for 10 weeks

Relocation support may be available

Deferred graduate offer for Autumn 202

Excellent training and development

Buddy support during internship

6 days of leave, fully paid

Access to discounted health policies

Job summary

Howden Re Market Engagement & Strategy Summer Internship in London offers a 10-week paid programme designed to build real business insight, with a focus on relationship management and data-driven market feedback.

You will start with a structured induction and work on real client projects, with opportunities to secure a deferred graduate offer for Autumn 2028 and relocation support where applicable.

Qualifications

• Penultimate year of study from any degree background.
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
• Willing to contribute ideas in team discussions and be organised.

Responsibilities

• Join structured induction and work with Market Engagement & Strategy on client projects.
• Participate in meetings with reinsurance companies to learn relationship management.
• Assist in gathering financial data and market feedback for insights.
• Help prepare materials for internal and external presentations and conference notes.

Skills

Relationship building

Communication

Data analysis

Organisational skills

Ownership of tasks

Education

Penultimate year student

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.

Howden Re Market Engagement & Strategy Summer Internship

Howden Re Market Engagement & Strategy Summer Internship

Location: London

Start date: June 2027

Salary: £32,500 pro-rata for 10 weeks

Duration: 10-week programme

Market Engagement & Strategy Summer Internship Programme

Build Connections, Gain Real Business Insight and Shape the Future of Reinsurance

Looking for more than just work experience? If you’re curious about how global businesses manage risk, make strategic decisions and build powerful industry partnerships, this could be the perfect way to spend your summer. Join Howden Re’s Market Engagement & Strategy team and discover how they manage strategic relationships across the reinsurance market.

This is not a traditional broking role. It’s a relationship focused and strategic role which combines communication, organisation, project support and data analysis.

The 10-week programme is designed to give you meaningful exposure to the world of reinsurance, while helping you develop the knowledge, professional skills and confidence to kick start your career.

Better still, our programme offers a direct pathway into our Autumn 2028 graduate roles, subject to business needs and individual performance.

What you’ll be doing?

You will begin with a structured induction before joining the Market Engagement & Strategy team to work alongside experienced specialists on real client projects.

During the programme, you’ll:

• Take part in meetings with reinsurance companies and learn how our team manages relationships with them.

• Learn how the team gathers financial data and market feedback from internal brokers and translates this into useful market insights for senior stakeholders.

• Support with preparing materials for internal and external presentations.

• Play a key role in preparing for the Monte Carlo Reinsurance conference which will include support with arranging meetings, capturing key discussions and producing clear notes to share with the wider business.

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.

• Someone who enjoys building relationships and communicating with a wide range of people.

• Willing to contribute your thoughts and ideas during team discussions.

• Organised with strong attention to detail.

• Able to take ownership of tasks and work independently.

• Comfortable working with basic data.

• Adaptable and comfortable working in fast-paced environments where priorities can shift.

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.

• Relocation support may be available for interns who need to relocate to take part in the programme. Support is assessed on a case-by-case basis and subject to eligibility criteria.

• 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.

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