Specialist Motor Underwriting Summer Internship 2027

Howden Group Holdings; Greater London; On-site; GBP 218,000 - 237,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Buddy support

6 days paid leave + bank holidays

Deferred graduate offer

Discounted health policies

Job summary

Howden in Romford is offering a Specialist Motor Underwriting Summer Internship for ten weeks starting June 2027. You will join the underwriting team and gain hands-on exposure to the specialist motor insurance market.

No prior insurance experience required; you will learn alongside experienced underwriters, analyse data and support broker relationships. The programme builds analytical, commercial and communication skills and opening future underwriting career paths.

Qualifications

• Penultimate year student in an analytical degree or similar.
• Interest in data, problem solving and evidence-based decisions.
• Ability to communicate and build relationships across teams.

Responsibilities

• Attend structured induction and work with underwriters to gain hands-on exposure.
• Review account performance, analyse data and identify growth opportunities.
• Attend broker meetings and learn how relationships are developed across the market.
• Assist with evaluating new business and supporting underwriting decisions.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication

Numerical ability

Education

Penultimate year of university in analytical degree (Maths/Economics/Finance/Engineering/CS)

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.

DUAL Specialist Motor Underwriting Summer Internship

Location: Romford

Start date: June 2027

Salary: £25,000 pro-rata for 10 weeks

Duration: 10-week programme

Specialist Motor Underwriting Summer Internship Programme

Turn Data into Decisions and Explore the World of Specialist Motor Insurance

Looking for more than just work experience? If you're curious about how insurers decide which risks to take, and how they use data to spot new opportunities, improve performance and build lasting relationships with brokers, this could be the perfect way to spend your summer. Join KGM, part of DUAL, and gain first‑hand experience of specialist motor underwriting during this 10‑week internship.

From classic and modified cars to agricultural vehicles, KGM operates in a varied and fast‑moving market. You will work alongside experienced underwriters, analyse account performance, investigate new business opportunities and help support broker relationships.

You will join a fast, friendly and flexible business that has grown significantly in recent years. The programme will help you build your analytical, commercial and communication skills while discovering the different career paths available within underwriting.

What you'll be doing?

You will begin with a structured induction before joining the underwriting team, where you will work alongside experienced underwriters and gain hands‑on exposure to the specialist motor insurance market.

• Support underwriters in reviewing account performance, analysing data and identifying opportunities to grow and improve our portfolio.
• Attend broker meetings and learn how strong relationships are built, maintained and developed across the insurance market.
• Help assess new business opportunities, investigate trends and use data to support underwriting decisions.
• Assist with responding to technical queries from brokers and operational teams, while gaining insight into how underwriting teams balance risk, service and commercial performance.

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 university, ideally studying an analytical degree such as Mathematics, Economics, Finance, Engineering or Computer Science, although we welcome applications from all degree disciplines.
• Someone who enjoys working with data, solving problems and using evidence to make decisions.
• Confident communicating and building relationships with a wide range of people, both internally and externally.
• Detail‑oriented, with the ability to review information carefully and accurately.
• Comfortable working with numbers and able to analyse information to identify trends, risks and opportunities.
• Resilient and adaptable, able to prioritise tasks and perform effectively in a fast‑paced environment.
• Willing to learn, take ownership and contribute ideas as part of a collaborative team.

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:

• £25,000 pro‑ra 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?

• 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*.

(Intern (Paid) (Fixed Term) (Trainee))