Early careers
Your future, your move
Most people overlook insurance. Frankly, that’s their loss.
Insurance is where you’ll find some of the most accessible careers within finance, and can lead to a meaningful and very successful job path.
At Howden, you don’t need a traditional background or mapped-out future. You just need the ambition to start.
You’ll have structured on-the-job training, development and, where appropriate, professional qualifications too.
From there, your opportunities are bigger, broader and more global than you might expect.
Ready to take the next step?
Applications to 2027 internships and graduate roles are now open
Looking for regional actuarial and analyst roles? View the list here.
Are you in your second year of uni?
Apply to join our Howden Re Insight day here.
Our early careers programmes
See where you could fit in
Whether you’re leaving school or finishing uni, we’ll back you
You’re not just watching
You won’t be stuck on the sidelines. We offer real jobs with real responsibilities, so you’ll be able to make a real difference, early.We’ll back you, 100%
We care about who you are and where you want to go. If you’ve got the drive, we’ll help you build the skills, knowledge and experience.You’ll grow fast, and have fun while doing it
You’ll join a collaborative team that works hard, supports each other and has fun along the way.
Talent is everywhere – opportunity should be, too
For too long, insurance has felt out of reach for many talented young people. At Howden, we believe that diversity drives better thinking, better decisions and better outcomes.
We’re passionate about creating opportunities for people from all backgrounds, particularly those who may not have had equal access to them. We’re helping to build a more inclusive and socially mobile future.
Because where you start in life should never determine where you can go.
Meet Ella, who kick-started her career with us, and learn about the work she does at Howden.
Don’t just take our word for it – see what our people have to say
We see potential in different backgrounds, skill sets and approaches to getting the work done.
Hear from Ella, who is now an operations assistant at Howden Speciality, and check out quotes from other employees below.
It's been a really smooth transition from university into my career. I've learned that making a mistake isn't a big deal and nobody makes you feel bad for asking questions.
Having been here close to a year, you really wouldn’t tell who is an executive or manager, and who is lower down, as everyone is lovely. You can talk to anyone.
Every day I sit close to some of the most senior people in the business and I always get given time to speak to them. It has allowed me to learn a lot at a much quicker pace.
They told me if I needed help, people would be willing to help. I took them at their word and when I got here it turned out to be completely true.
By week four, it felt like we were truly part of the company. I think that's very rare.