Internship Program

Howden Specialty; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 8,900 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly internship allowance

Time-off during internship

Job summary

Howden Specialty invites undergraduates to join its Internship Programme in Kuala Lumpur, offering hands-on exposure to the insurance broking industry and practical skills in client management, claims administration, research, and data management.

You'll work with brokers on client needs, renewals, data analysis, and market intelligence while gaining mentorship from seasoned professionals. The program provides a monthly allowance and time-off during the internship period.

Qualifications

• Pursuing Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Proficient in MS Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Strong communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Internship duration 3–6 months, subject to university requirements.
• Proactive, detail-oriented and eager to learn in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist brokers in managing clients' insurance requirements, policy renewals, and claims administration.
• Support research activities, data collection, and market analysis.
• Prepare business presentations, proposals, and market intelligence reports.
• Maintain and update client information and records within internal databases.
• Organise and manage both physical and electronic filing systems.
• Prepare and coordinate courier deliveries for clients and insurance carriers.
• Participate in special projects, corporate assignments and other duties assigned by the Supervisor.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Communication

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Internal databases

Job description

Our Internship Programme offers students an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the insurance broking industry while developing valuable professional skills in client management, claims administration, research, and data management.

Through exposure to various aspects of the business, interns will gain practical industry knowledge and a deeper understanding of potential career paths within the insurance and risk management sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist brokers in managing clients' insurance requirements, policy renewals, and claims administration.
• Support research activities, data collection, and market analysis.
• Assist in preparing business presentations, proposals, and market intelligence reports.
• Maintain and update client information and records within internal database systems.
• Organise and manage both physical and electronic filing systems.
• Prepare and coordinate courier deliveries for clients and insurance carriers.
• Participate in special projects, corporate assignments, and other duties assigned by the Supervisor.

Fields of Study

This opportunity is open to final-year undergraduate students pursuing a degree in:

• Insurance
• Business Management
• Actuarial Science
• Economics
• Finance
• Other related disciplines

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills.
• Able to commit to an internship duration of 3 to 6 months, subject to university requirements.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and willing to learn in a dynamic business environment.

Why Join Us

• Gain valuable hands-on experience in the insurance broking industry.
• Receive structured on-the-job training and mentorship from experienced professionals.
• Develop practical skills that will enhance your future career prospects.
• Gain exposure to insurance products, risk management solutions, and industry regulations.
• Monthly internship allowance provided.
• Monthly time-off entitlement during the internship period.
• Opportunity to build professional networks within the insurance and financial services industry.

Start your career journey with us and gain real-world experience in one of the leading insurance broking environments.