Summer Internship

Hamilton Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamilton Group offers a London-based 8-week internship within its underwriting or actuarial teams, designed for students entering their third year in 2027 and for those seeking entry-level exposure to the insurance industry.

You will gain hands-on experience, interact with professionals across disciplines, and present your outcomes to Hamilton leadership at the end of the programme. This is a paid internship and requires in-office work in London three days per week.

Qualifications

• Interest in the Insurance industry.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Good communication skills and numerical ability.
• Team player with ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on experience in Hamilton's underwriting or actuarial teams.
• Participate in formal development sessions and team introductions.
• Learn about the Lloyd's market and insurance operations.
• Present outcomes and your experience to Hamilton leadership at the end of the programme.

Skills

Insurance interest

Microsoft Office

Strong communication

Numerical ability

Team player

Independent initiative

Education

3rd year university student

Job description

In good company

Hamilton (NYSE: HG) underwrites specialty insurance and reinsurance risks on a global basis through its wholly owned subsidiaries. Its three underwriting platforms: Hamilton Global Specialty, Hamilton Select and Hamilton Re, each with dedicated and experienced leadership, provide access to diversified and profitable business around the world.

Headquartered in Bermuda, Hamilton has over 600 employees with key underwriting operations in London, Bermuda, the US and Dublin. We work collaboratively, we share a passion for the service and results we deliver, and we know that what we do each day is meaningful – to our customers and our business. We believe we are ‘In good company.’ with everyone we interact with.

We're looking for Summer Interns (London)

This London-based internship provides an exciting opportunity to spend 8 weeks gaining valuable insight, knowledge & skills in the world of specialty insurance. You will have the opportunity to gain hands‑on experience within Hamilton Managing Agency's Underwriting or Actuarial teams, developing valuable industry knowledge and practical skills.

This role would suit students who will be entering their third year of university in 2027, as well as individuals seeking entry‑level opportunities in the coming year who would benefit from gaining insight into the insurance industry.

Hamilton Global Specialty is our multi-platform, specialty insurer operating primarily through a Lloyd's Syndicate and Dublin operating company with a managing general agency in the US.

What your internship will include

• A combination of on-the-job learning and formal development through which you will gain work experience and transferable skills to aid you in future career opportunities
• Overview of Our Departments and How They Support the Business
• Insight into the world of insurance, including the Lloyd's of London insurance market
• Introductions to our business operations, working with many professionals across multiple disciplines, including underwriting specialty lines
• The opportunity to present the outcomes and your experience to Hamilton leadership at the end of the programme

What you require for the role

• A keen and demonstrable interest in the Insurance industry
• A willingness to learn and to push the limits of your knowledge and skills in a fast‑paced, innovative and exciting environment
• Good communication skills
• Good numerical abilities
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Team player but able to work on your own initiative
• Ability to work from our London office at least three days per week (Mon-Thurs)
• Open, innovative and inclusive mindset
• Collaborative spirit

The deadline for applications is Friday 30 October 2026.

The internship will run from mid-June to early August 2027.

This will be a paid internship.

What you can expect from us

At Hamilton, we offer a vibrant, entrepreneurial and collaborative workplace shaped by our values: Be Smart, Be Sensible, Be Open and Be More.

Our employees consistently say they would recommend Hamilton as a great place to work - a testament to the inclusive, supportive, and empowering culture we've built together. We embrace individuality, value diverse perspectives, and recognise the unique contribution each person makes to our continued success.