Sustainable Energy Graduate Development Programme 2026

ZipRecruiter; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company in London is seeking graduates for its Sustainable Energy Graduate Development Programme 2026. Participants will gain experience across various teams, focusing on sustainability while developing expertise in insurance practices. The program offers a salary starting at £33,200, extensive benefits including 25 days holiday, and opportunities for professional development. Ideal candidates are passionate about sustainability and hold a relevant degree.

Benefits

Starting salary of £33,200

£3,200 London Allowance

25 days holiday plus 3 volunteering days

Full private medical cover

12% company pension contribution

Annual company bonus

Discounted gym membership

Discounted gadget insurance

Discounted technology offers

Qualifications

• Full right to work and reside in the UK.
• Recent achievement or on track for a 2.1 degree.
• A* to C grade in Maths and English GCSE.

Responsibilities

• Rotate between underwriting, claims, and risk solutions teams.
• Manage and resolve insurance claims with a sustainability focus.
• Perform risk assessments and develop sustainable risk management strategies.

Skills

Passion for sustainability

Risk assessment

Collaboration skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

96 UCAS points from 3 A-level subjects

Job description

Overview

Job Description for the Sustainable Energy Graduate Development Programme 2026

Location: London with hybrid working

Start Date: September 2026

Closing date for applications: Sunday 26 October 2025

Zurich’s brand purpose is to create a brighter future together for customers, partners, employees and the planet. The programme aims to support sustainable energy transition plans for global commercial customers while helping manage risks and claims.

What can I look forward to?

The graduate programme is designed to build on your university studies. You will rotate between three teams during the programme:

• Energy, Marine & Construction underwriting – gain knowledge of risk assessment and management with a focus on sustainability. Learn to evaluate insurance applications, determine terms, and set premium rates. Work closely with brokers, clients and internal stakeholders.
• Claims – manage and resolve insurance claims with a focus on sustainability. Collaborate with clients and internal teams to assess damages, determine settlements, and integrate sustainability into the claims process.
• Zurich Resilience Solutions (engineering proposition) – identify and mitigate risks while promoting sustainable practices. Conduct risk assessments, develop risk management strategies, and recommend sustainable solutions; collaborate with clients and internal teams to integrate sustainability into risk engineering processes.

Placements will develop expertise across insurance, from understanding and reducing risk to claims, pricing and frameworks, all with a focus on sustainable energy. You will also undertake an in-depth learning and development programme and complete a Level 6 Senior Insurance Professional Apprenticeship (equivalent to a bachelor’s degree), including ACII qualification.

What’s in it for you?

• £33,200 starting salary - with biannual pay review
• London Allowance £3,200 per annum
• 25 days holiday plus 3 volunteering days
• Full private medical cover
• 12% company pension contribution
• Annual company bonus
• Discounted gym membership
• Discounted gadget insurance
• Discounted technology offers

What you’ll need

• Full right to work and reside in the UK with no sponsorship required
• Hybrid working with a commutable distance to the office stated in the advert
• A passion for sustainability
• Recently achieved (within the last three years) or on track to achieve a 2.1 (or above) from your bachelor’s or equivalent degree
• At least 96 UCAS points - CCC grades (or equivalent) from 3 A-level subjects
• A* to C grade (9 to 4) in Maths and English GCSE

We are committed to diversity and inclusion and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We expect candidates to meet the above criteria and note that sponsorship is not available.

Additional information

• 12% defined non-contributory pension scheme
• Income protection
• Life cover – four times salary
• Private medical insurance and wellbeing support

Time away

• 25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays
• Option to swap UK bank holidays for days with cultural or personal significance
• Ability to buy up to 20 additional days or sell some holiday
• Three days paid volunteering
• Up to 16 weeks' full pay for maternity, paternity and adoption leave

Our commitments

• Access to private medical insurance and virtual GP appointments
• Discounted gym membership and flu vaccination
• Support from wellbeing partners
• Zurich and its charitable arm, Zurich Community Trust, support causes in the UK