Andrea reveals how insurance is about far more than just cars and homes.
Insurance can take you anywhere
When you think about it, nothing happens without insurance.
It supports every organisation, big or small.
From hedge funds and Hollywood movies, to green energy projects, charities and sport, nothing works without insurance.
Insurance covers everything, so you can take your career anywhere.
What is life in insurance like?
Bolu tells us about his daily life working at Howden - and it's not what he expected.
Tanya discovered there's more than one way to land a quality insurance role.
We see more than your CV
Grades aren’t everything. Work experience (or a lack of it) doesn't tell the full story.
At Howden, you'll get the platform to kick-start your working life.
You can build a successful career with us, whether you graduated with a degree or left school at 16. And don't worry if you're transitioning from another industry - we prize transferable skills.
It's a mindset thing: if you bring a can-do attitude, we’ll teach you the rest.
Own your career
A Howden career can take you from an apprentice to the highest executive role (our UK CEO joined straight from school and worked his way up).
You'll learn on the job, and training opportunities will help you progress.
As the world changes, insurance does too. This means the industry is always evolving, and the possibilities are endless.
It’s great working alongside talented, inspiring people who always support each other.
We are actively looking for
School leavers
Learn on the job, complete recognised industry qualifications, and work your way up.
Graduates
Are you fresh from university, looking to kick-start your career? All degrees welcome.
Career changers
Do you have a few years work experience, perhaps in sales or customer care?
Does this sound like you?
Entrepreneurial
You have an independent spark that makes you think - and do - things differently. You seize opportunities and make things happen.
Passionate
When your work goes hand-in-hand with your passions, everything clicks. From climate to charities, sports to science, your enthusiasm is infectious!
Game-changer
Your restless spirit pushes you to do more. You're not afraid to change direction and build on the skills you have.
What roles are available?
Over 300,000 people work in the UK insurance industry.
You may have heard of some of the roles: brokers, underwriters, claims handlers, and actuaries. You could be doing anything from helping to secure multi-billion pound clients to helping local businesses get back on their feet.
There are also the supporting roles you’d expect in any modern business: technology, IT, finance, marketing, public relations, human resources, and many more. You'll help to drive business initiatives, devise new strategies, and shape our brand.
Multinational Clients Practice Early Careers Programme 2024
Our starter role for school leavers offers full training and continuous development. You don't need prior insurance knowledge!
You’ll be based within one of the teams in our MCP pillar, gaining hands-on experience, with the opportunity to second up to 6 months to another team.
Location: London, UK
Find out more and apply
Howden Specialty Early Careers - Junior Technician, Natural Resources
Play a crucial role in Howden Natural Resources as a Junior Technician. Through a combination of administrative, analytical, and technical tasks, you’ll help to ensure the efficient operation of the team and the satisfaction of our clients.
This is a starter role and full training will be provided.
Location: London, UK
Find out more and applyGet inspired
Past members of our Get into Insurance programme share how it steered them towards success.
Ready to Get Into Insurance?
If you've finished your education, explore our exciting industry through the Get Into Insurance Programme. Over a two-week intensive course, you'll gain invaluable industry insights and hands-on corporate experience.
Delivered in partnership with The Prince’s Trust and LIIBA, the Get Into Insurance Programme is diversifying our talent pool and shaping the futures of young professionals.
Upcoming events
Here are some events that we will be hosting or participating in. They're free for anyone to join – just click on the link for more information and to find out how to register.
From audience to stage – realise your potential (webinar)
Friday 11 October, 11:00 - 11:45 BST
Public speaking can be daunting! Meet a panel of women in insurance, build confidence in your public speaking and learn how to amplify women's voices. Register here.
Kickstart Your Career: Insurance Insight Event (in person at our London headquarters)
Tuesday 22 October, 16:00 - 20:00 BST
We're hosting an evening for current students and recent graduates to learn more about the world of insurance. Hear from and network with professionals across all levels at Howden. Register here before 27 September.
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Our partnerships
Howden is a founding member of Lloyd's Inclusive Futures, a market-wide programme of initiatives to help Black and ethnically diverse individuals participate and progress from the classroom to the boardroom.
Howden is an active supporter of Startup Sherpas, a social enterprise aimed at developing the next generation of professionals. Young people gain access to paid work experience while building essential business skills.