Reinsurance School Leaver - REACH 2026

Gallagher Re; City Of London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A global reinsurance firm in the City of London is offering a unique two-year foundational learning programme, the REinsurance ACHievement Programme (REACH). This programme is designed for individuals seeking to build a career in reinsurance, providing comprehensive training and support for gaining professional qualifications. Successful candidates will have strong communication skills and a commitment to client service. A competitive salary and benefits are included.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Defined contribution pension scheme

Life insurance

Health cash plan or Private medical insurance

Employee Stock Purchase plan

Discounted gym membership

Employee Stock Purchase plan

Critical illness cover

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• 3 A-Levels at grade B or above (or equivalent qualifications).
• GCSEs at grade B or above, particularly in core subjects such as English and Mathematics.
• Strong client focus and commitment required.
• Ability to analyse situations and provide recommendations essential.
• Self-motivated and driven to succeed.

Responsibilities

• Partake in learning modules about the reinsurance industry.
• Achieve professional qualifications, including the CII and CFA Level 1.
• Work collaboratively within a diverse team.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Client focus

Analytical abilities

Self-motivated

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Proficiency in MS Word

Education

3 A-Levels at grade B or above

GCSEs at grade B or above in core subjects

Tools

MS Excel

MS Excel

Job description

Introduction

At Gallagher Re, we bring clarity to complexity by helping clients around the world make confident, data-driven decisions in a rapidly evolving risk landscape. Here, you’ll be part of a team that leverages world-class analytics and deep reinsurance expertise to deliver strategic advisory services and transactional excellence. Together, we transform advanced insights and market intelligence into strategies that protect businesses, drive performance, and shape the future of reinsurance.

We’re a community of decision makers, future shapers, and trusted experts working side by side to deliver meaningful impact through innovative thinking and practical solutions. At Gallagher Re, your curiosity is welcomed, your growth is championed, and your work truly matters. This is a place where you'll have the freedom to explore new ideas, take ownership of your career, and collaborate with people who are as driven and inquisitive as you are.

How you'll make an impact

As part of a fast-evolving, global industry, Gallagher Re offers a multitude of exciting career opportunities for talented and driven individuals.

Sponsored by the Gallagher Re Executive Team, our two-year foundational learning programme – the REinsurance ACHievement Programme (REACH) – provides everything you need to know about the reinsurance industry and sets you up for career success. This programme is unique within the reinsurance industry and is designed to compete with the best training programmes available across financial services.

REACH includes:

• A combination of in-person and virtual learning modules, led by expert facilitators and subject matter specialists.
• A wide range of technical insurance and reinsurance models, alongside a broader curriculum covering professional, financial, and client-facing skills training.
• Sponsorship from the Gallagher Re Executive Team, as well as support from a strong network of mentors and peer buddies to aid your networking and career development.
• Opportunities to travel and connect with your cohort in major metropolitan locations, such as our office in the City of London.
• Full sponsorship and support to achieve professional qualifications, including the CII and CFA Level 1.

This foundational programme is part of Gallagher Re’s world-class Learning Academy, which supports career development for all colleagues, from graduates to senior leaders.

About You

Educational Requirements

• 3 A-Levels at grade B or above (or equivalent qualifications).
• GCSEs at grade B or above, particularly in core subjects such as English and Mathematics.

Skills & Attributes

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Professional approach when dealing with internal and external contacts.
• Strong client focus and commitment to delivering exceptional service.
• Ability to analyse situations effectively and provide well-thought-out recommendations.
• Self-motivated, ambitious, and driven to succeed.
• Outstanding organisational skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
• A keen eye for detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency in MS Word, with a working knowledge of MS Excel being advantageous.

The Application Process

• Stage 1: Online application
• Stage 2: Telephone Interview
• Stage 3: Assessment Centre
• Stage 4: Final interview
• Stage 5: Offers made

Start date for the UK, International & Specialty Programme will be September 2026.

The recruitment process will commence with telephone interviews, which are scheduled to take place during November and December 2025, followed by assessment centres that are planned to occur in early 2026 to ensure a thorough and comprehensive selection process.

You will be notified on your progress throughout the process

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Compensation and benefits

On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits.

Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve:

• Minimum of 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, and the option to ‘buy’ extra days
• Defined contribution pension scheme, which Gallagher will also contribute to
• Life insurance, which will pay 4x your basic annual salary, which you can top-up to 10x
• Income protection, we’ll cover up to 50% of your annual income, with options to top up
• Health cash plan or Private medical insurance

Other benefits include:

• Three fully paid volunteering days per year
• Employee Stock Purchase plan, offering company shares at a discount
• Share incentive plan, HMRC approved, tax effective, stock purchase plan
• Critical illness cover
• Discounted gym membership, with over 3,000 gyms nationally
• Season ticket loan
• Access to a discounted voucher portal to save money on your weekly shop or next big purchase
• Emergency back-up family care
• And many more…

We value inclusion and diversity

Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it’s embedded into the fabric of our organisation. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work.

Gallagher embraces our employees’ diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest.

Gallagher is Disability Confident Committed. We have pledged to make sure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible, in addition to supporting our existing employees with any long-term health conditions or disabilities.

We understand that applicants may have disabilities, if you do, you may find some parts of the recruitment process more challenging than others. Don’t worry, we’re here to help, however, we can only do this if you let us know.

Should you require reasonable adjustments to your application, please get in touch with [e-mail] . If you’d prefer to speak on the phone, please request a call back, leaving details, so we get in touch.

Our employing entity, Arthur J. Gallagher Services (UK) Limited, is proud to be accredited as a Living Wage employer with the Living Wage Foundation. We are committed to diversity and opportunity for all and are opposed to any form of less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender or gender identity, marital status, civil partnership status, parental status, race, ethnicity, colour, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, religion/ belief, age and those with caring responsibilities.

Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination by its managers, employees, vendors or customers based on race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy status), sexual orientation, gender identity (which includes transgender and other gender non‑conforming individuals), gender expression, hair expression, marital status, parental status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected (herein referred to as “protected characteristics”) by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer‑employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.