Trainee Insurance Broker

Gallagher; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An international insurance provider is seeking 10 talented individuals for their Specialty insurance team. The role involves direct client interactions, preparing proposals, and building relationships with insurers. Candidates should have GCSEs in English and Maths and predicted A-Levels at grade CCC. Strong communication, teamwork, and attention to detail are essential. Mentoring and professional qualification opportunities are provided, alongside a competitive salary and benefits package. Applications are invited until January 31, 2026.

Benefits

Minimum of 25 days holiday

Defined contribution pension scheme

Life insurance

Income protection

Health cash plan

Volunteering days

Employee Stock Purchase plan

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• GCSEs (4–9) in English and Maths are required.
• Predicted a minimum of three A-Levels at grade CCC or above or equivalent.
• Strong communication skills to explain complex insurance policies in simple terms.
• A team player who is curious, reliable, and ready to grow.
• Must have attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Confident using Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with clients to understand their needs.
• Support team by preparing documents for proposals and renewals.
• Build strong relationships with insurers to secure best outcomes.
• Take ownership and solve real-world problems for clients.
• Analyse data to identify trends and opportunities.
• Receive individual mentoring and hands-on experience with real clients.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

GCSEs in English and Maths

Predicted 3 A-Levels at grade CCC or above

Job description

Introduction

Welcome to Gallagher - a global community of people who bring bold ideas, deep expertise, and a shared commitment to doing what’s right. We help clients navigate complexity with confidence by empowering businesses, communities, and individuals to thrive. At Gallagher, you’ll find more than a job; you’ll find a culture built on trust, driven by collaboration, and sustained by the belief that we’re better together. Whether you join us in a client‑facing role or as part of our brokerage division, our benefits and HR consulting division, or our corporate team, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, make an impact, and be part of something bigger. Experience a workplace where you’re encouraged to be yourself, supported to succeed, and inspired to keep learning. That’s what it means to live The Gallagher Way.

Overview

Gallagher helps people and businesses stay protected from potential risks and threats. Gallagher's Specialty Broking team helps businesses secure insurance for complex or unusual situations in specific sectors. If a company faces special risks, such as operating an airline or constructing skyscrapers, Gallagher Specialty finds the proper insurance to protect them. We ensure businesses are protected for things that regular insurance may not cover. Think of us as experts who solve complicated insurance problems!

How you’ll make an impact

We’re looking for 10 talented individuals to join our Gallagher Specialty insurance team, helping businesses protect what matters most. As part of our Specialty Early Careers Academy, you'll:

• Work directly with clientsto understand their needs and safeguard them against risks. For example, you might advise a company with a fleet of delivery trucks on how to protect against accidents and theft.
• Support your teamby preparing documents for renewals, proposals, and presentations. You could help gather project details for a construction company and create a professional proposal for their insurance renewal.
• Build strong relationships with insurersto secure the best outcomes for clients. This might involve negotiating lower premiums or broader cover for a tech firm concerned about cyberattacks.
• Take ownership and solve real‑world problems.If a client faces an unexpected event, such as a warehouse fire, you’ll help them file a claim quickly and ensure they receive the support they need.
• Analyse data to identify trends and opportunities.For instance, you might review aviation industry claims data and use the insights to recommend more effective coverage options.
• Receive individual mentoring and workshopson personal effectiveness, Hands‑on experience working with real clients, and the opportunity to earn a professional qualification (Diploma in Insurance).
• Be part of a friendly, supportive teamcommitted to helping you succeed.

About You

• GCSEs (4–9) in English and Maths
• Predicted a minimum of three A-Levels at grade CCC or above (or equivalent)
• Communication skills and a real drive to achieve goals.This is important because you may need to explain a complex insurance policy to a client in simple terms, ensuring they fully understand how it protects their business. At the same time, you’d work hard to negotiate the best deal for them with insurers, showing your determination to get great results.
• A team player who’s curious, reliable, and ready to grow.You could work with your team on a big project, like creating a proposal for a new client in the energy sector. You’d ask questions to learn more about the industry, complete your tasks on time, and support your teammates to ensure the project's success.
• Attention to detail and problem‑solving ability, which are crucial skills for the role. For example, while reviewing a client’s insurance policy, you might identify a gap in their coverage that could leave them vulnerable to risks. You would highlight the issue, propose a solution, and collaborate with your team to address it before it becomes a problem.
• Confident using Microsoft Office, as you’ll be using Excel to analyze claims data for a client, create a PowerPoint presentation to showcase your findings, and write a professional email in Word to share the results with your team and the client.
• Eligible to work in the UK

What’s the process?

1. Submit Your Application:Complete our online application form by January 31, 2026. Don’t worry if you don’t have a CV or previous work experience, we’re interested in the transferable skills you can bring to this role.
2. Show Us Your Potential: If your application is successful, you’ll be invited to a telephone interview in February 2026.
3. Assessment Centre: The final stage is an in‑person assessment centre, where you’ll meet our team and other candidates. You’ll take part in group activities and an interview. This will be held at our London offices during the weeks commencing March 30 2026 and April 6 2026.

Offers Made:

You’ll be notified of the outcome in April 2026.

Join Our Team:

If successful, you’ll start with us in September 2026.

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.