Finance

Managing and controlling the financial operations and strategy of the business.

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Top 4 finance skills

  • 1 Precise
  • 2 Business acumen
  • 3 Strategic
  • 4 Numerical

Salary Expectations

  • Apprentice £24,000- £30,000
  • Graduate £32,000 - £38,000
Kiera Mackay

Kiera Mackay

Reporting accountant

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Kiera Mackay has a very specialist role within the insurance market as a syndicate reporting accountant. Her role is to prepare financial returns for Lloyd’s which explain how the business is performing.

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Syndicates are businesses that only operate within the Lloyd’s market. They are highly regulated entities which need to produce quarterly and annual reports that analyse whether the business is making or losing money, explain how different investments are performing, track income and money being paid out on claims and provide detail on changing tax exposures. 

But despite the highly technical aspects of the role, Kiera explains that being good at maths is not a prerequisite for success.

“I liked maths at school but I wasn’t good enough to do A level. This role is more about attention to detail, problem solving and being analytical. You need to be able to spot if something doesn’t look right and explain really clearly any trends and developments in the numbers.”

In fact the biggest challenge for her has been less the technical side of the job, but more the communication. She has to walk the assets and liabilities committee through the returns and get people comfortable with the detail.

Kiera explains: “I get nervous presenting, especially when it’s a large and senior group. I’m only three years into my career so it has been a challenge. But what I really enjoy is the variety. You get to learn about all aspects of the business, what’s working well, what isn’t and why.”

Kiera came into the market having done IT at college, some financial planning roles and then an accounting and finance degree. 

Her advice to people considering a career in the London market is: “Just go for it. Even if it’s not finance, there are such a wide variety of roles – in risk, exposure management, underwriting and claims. It’s great working in the City in a corporate, professional role.”

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What You’ll Do

In 2025 we will be offering internship placements across a number of areas within Finance. Some of the tasks you will be performing include:

  • Assisting with financial and insurance accounting.
  • Support financial analysis and data-driven insights to help guide key business decisions.
  • Work on projects, improvement initiatives and small change whilst supporting the wider finance teams.
  • Contribute to the preparation of reports for our stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gain exposure to various areas of the business, including underwriting, claims, and operations.
  • Liaising with brokers and processing cash receipts into the policy admin systems
  • Performing reconciliations as part of the month end close process
  • Supporting the Company Secretarial team with producing documents and meeting minutes
  • Validating and processing of vendor invoices for prompt payment
  • Validating employee expense claims against company policy

What We’re Looking For

 

  • Passion for Finance: A strong interest in finance, accounting, or economics and a desire to learn more about the field.
  • Analytical Mindset: Strong numerical and analytical skills with an eye for detail.
  • Strong Communication Skills: Ability to present ideas clearly and work effectively in a team setting.
  • Proactive and Motivated: Eagerness to learn, contribute, and take on new challenges.
  • Qualifications: Currently studying a relevant degree (e.g., Finance, Accounting, Economics) with a strong academic track record. Previous work experience is not required, but a genuine interest in finance and insurance is essential.

How To Apply

Ready to launch your finance career? Apply now by submitting your CV and a brief cover letter that highlights why you’re excited about the internship and how you align with our values.

Deadline for applications: 30/05/2025

Please note we will be interviewing and offering candidates on an ongoing basis so please express your interest at the earliest opportunity.

What We Offer

The Tokio Marine HCC Group of Companies offers a competitive salary and employee benefit package. We are a successful, dynamic organization experiencing rapid growth and are seeking energetic and confident individuals to join our team of professionals. The Tokio Marine HCC Group of companies is an equal opportunity employer. Please visit www.tmhcc.com for more information about our companies.

The Tokio Marine HCC Group of companies is an equal opportunity employer. Please visit www.tmhcc.com for more information about our companies.

To make your experience as comfortable as possible, please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments or additional assistance during your application process.

Role Summary

In the 8 week program, you will:

  • Gain a basic and foundational understanding of the procurement and finance roles in a SME.
  • An overview of the current processes in place and an opportunity to put them into practice, via the use of Payhawk Purchase Orders and the Purchase Authorisation form.
  • Shadow during strategic meetings with internal and external stakeholders and vendors.
  • Support with the RFI/ RFP process.
  • Assist with supplier research.
  • Help with contract management and reviewing of supplier performance.
  • Identify cost-saving opportunities.
  • Within the finance area, support in the clearing of Mailbox and mail traffic management.
  • Assisting with bank reconciliation posting.
  • Paying expenses using Payhawk – access to Payhawk/Netsuite software.
  • Dealing with the finance post received.
  • The intern will deliver a final project that has the potential to contribute to the future direction of the department. This project will showcase what they have learned throughout the internship and highlight areas they have identified for their own personal development.

Role Requirements

  • Currently studying towards or holding a degree in Business, Procurement, or Finance, with a strong interest in cost savings and value-driven spending.
  • An understanding of the procurement function.
  • Proactive and eager to learn.
  • Organised and detail-oriented.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Curious about business operations.
  • Strong business acumen.

Skills and Abilities

  • Computer knowledge, including experience using Microsoft programmes.
  • Capable of building relationships.
  • Ability to multitask, take care of conflicting priorities and work well under pressure.
  • Analytical skills.
  • Willingness to take on additional duties and work.
  • Well organised with good attention to detail.
  • Team player with the ability to work on own initiative.

Management Duties

  • No

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are proud to share that 93% of our employees say they can be themselves at work. We aim to hire our industry’s finest people because the best people drive the best outcomes. And we forever challenge the status quo because we know there are always ways to improve things. Because together, we’re limitless.

We value applicants from all backgrounds and foster a culture of inclusivity. We understand the need for flexibility, so work in a hybrid model. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.

FCA Conduct Rules

Under the Senior Managers and Certification Regime the FCA and Aventum expects that:

  • You must act with integrity.
  • You must act with due skill, care and diligence.
  • You must be open and cooperative with the FCA, the PRA and other regulators.
  • You must pay due regard to the interests of customers and treat them fairly.
  • You must observe proper standards of market conduct.
  • You must act to deliver good outcomes for retail customers.

Summary

This is a fantastic opportunity to join our Early Careers programme, working closely with a variety of experienced Finance professionals, with exposure across other areas of the group.

Training courseFinancial services administrator (level 3)

HoursMonday to Friday, 9am – 5pm

35 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 8 September

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

The Finance department in London is made up of the Group function, together with the UK and International finance teams who specifically support those divisions.

The key areas are;

  • Accounts Payable and Treasury
  • Financial Reporting
  • Financial Planning & Analysis
  • Tax Finance Systems

You will have the opportunity to work across each function.

Where you’ll work

One America Square London

EC3N 2LS

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

DAVIES LEARNING SOLUTIONS LIMITED

Your training course

Financial services administrator (level 3)

Equal to A level

Your training plan

This training plan has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4)
  • Maths (grade 4)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience

Other requirements

To complete your application, please complete the following survey – https://url.uk.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/HU1zCy82JtGw5nlSZfySxzu6o?domain=forms.office.com

About this company

BMS is a dynamic, independent global broker established in 1980, delivering specialist insurance, reinsurance, and capital markets advisory services. Our purpose is to help people, businesses and communities flourish and prosper in a world of risk. We are a global brand with offices located across the US, Canada, Latin America, Australia, Europe and Asia with both a strong local focus and understanding of market needs. Being independent gives our brokers the freedom to deliver the best solutions and combined with our collaborative team approach, single platform worldwide and renowned personal service, we are the independent broker of choice.

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After this apprenticeship

Upon successful completion of the Apprenticeship, you will be offered a permanent role.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

DAVIES LEARNING SOLUTIONS LIMITED

Rhys Cade

rhys.cade@davies-group.com

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000300857.

Make an Impact

We are looking for unique and talented individuals to come and experience life as a Convexian in the summer of 2025. We offer a range of roles from underwriting, data, to actuarial, with interns spending eight weeks within a team, learning new skills, contributing new ideas, and building their network. In addition, interns will be given development sessions and will work together on a strategic project. We invest in our talent, with multiple interns returning to permanent roles. It is a great chance to earn your reputation and make that impression.

Available roles

  • Compliance – London
  • Investments – London
  • Experiments (Data Science / Engineering) – London
  • Actuarial & Portfolio Optimisation – London

Top Tips for Interviews

As an entry-level candidate applying for your first job, you are unlikely to have extensive relevant experience, which can sometimes cause nerves about how to present yourself for the role. However, we focus on how well you can articulate your abilities and your desire to learn.

  1. Consider the soft skills required for the job and reflect on when in your life you may have applied or learned those skills, such as through extra-curricular activities, challenges you have encountered, or other learning moments. What is your interest in this job? Why do you think you will be good at it, and what aspects do you think you will enjoy? The STAR interview method is a useful tool for answering behavioural-based questions.
  2. If the interview is over video…it may seem obvious, but before the interview, ensure your camera and speakers are working and that Zoom is downloaded onto your computer. Check the lighting to ensure it is not too bright or too dark. Consider what will be visible behind you; blur your background if you haven’t managed to tidy your room or choose a neutral background from within the relevant app.
  3. Once the interview has started, you will not be able to quickly look at the company website to read up on that one point you forgot to prepare. The interviewer will notice your eyes moving over the screen and will realise you are not focused on them. If you are writing or typing notes, please let your interviewer know so they understand why you will be looking down from time to time or at a different screen rather than at them.
  4. Above all, be yourself in the interview. We genuinely want to hear about you and what matters to you.
  5. Finally, pace yourself. If you feel nervous, take a deep breath and slow down.

Are you in your penultimate year at university and looking to do a Placement year?

We are offering students with an interest in Finance the chance to kick-start an amazing career in the insurance industry!

As part of the Liberty Mutual Insurance Group (LMIG), our global, award-winning business aims to make the world a safer place by offering continuity in an unpredictable world. The Liberty International Insurance (LII) and Liberty Mutual Reinsurance (LMRe) Finance Placement Year Programme provides you with a unique opportunity to shape and influence your own career path in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

The Placement Programme:

Our Finance Placement Programme offers a comprehensive introduction to how our global finance teams operate within the insurance industry. You will rotate through different teams across the Finance Function, including Accounting Operations, Financial and Regulatory Reporting and Financial Planning & Analysis. This will give you an opportunity to gain hands-on experience and expand your skill set. You may also have the opportunity to work on real-world projects to further develop your knowledge and skills.

You’ll benefit from an initial training program, along with tailored development, networking, and mentoring opportunities to help you succeed. Our placement also includes a competitive salary, with potential pathways to a place on our Graduate programme.

What You Need to Succeed:

  • We are looking for university students in their penultimate year, predicted to achieve a 2:1 or equivalent in a Finance related field, who:
  • Have a proactive and positive attitude.
  • Are resilient and possess strong time management skills.
  • Have a growth mindset.
  • A customer and people focused.
  • Demonstrate passion and drive to pursue a career in Finance.
  • Are fluent in English, both written and verbal (additional languages are a plus).
  • Have the right to work in the UK.

What We Can Offer You:

At LII/LMRe, we value diversity, inclusion, and collaboration. We actively encourage students from varied backgrounds, including those with disabilities, to apply. We know that bringing together diverse perspectives helps us make better decisions, deliver innovative solutions, and reach our goals.

As part of Liberty Mutual Insurance Group, we benefit from the strength of approximately 45,000 employees across 800+ offices worldwide, enjoying a culture of inclusivity, long-term stability, and financial strength.

We are an equal-opportunity employer, committed to a healthy work-life balance, corporate social responsibility, and ESG initiatives across our business.

In addition to a competitive benefits package, we reward individuals based on performance, ability, and attitude.

Recruitment Timeline:

  • Online applications open
  • Online assessment and interview
  • Assessment Centres

With a company culture rooted in collaboration, expertise and innovation, we aim to promote progress and inspire our clients, employees, investors and communities to achieve their greatest potential. Our work is the catalyst that helps others achieve their goals. In short, We Enable Possibility℠.

Role

3 Year Finance Graduate Programme

Location

London

Department

Including, but not limited to: Finance Operations, Syndicate Reporting, Group Reporting, Credit Control and Financial Planning and Analysis

Duration

3 Year Graduate Programme, with an opportunity to apply for a permanent role upon conclusion

The Finance Graduate Programme is targeted to graduates/students currently in their final year of University who seek a career within Finance. The programme will include study towards a professional accounting qualification (ACA), whilst on a structured rotation plan across different teams within the Finance function. The successful candidate will be embedded into the Arch Finance department to obtain knowledge and professional skills, whilst gaining a comprehensive understanding of the distinct roles across the function. The programme will commence in September 2025.

Throughout the 3 years you will have the opportunity to:

  • Work collaboratively across the various departments within Finance
  • Receive training and guidance throughout your learning journey
  • Create measurable goals with the line manager to track performance
  • Networking opportunities both internally and externally
  • Work towards the possibility of a permanent position within Arch Finance

Finance Graduate Programme – Skills Developed

Throughout the Finance Graduate Programme, you will receive comprehensive training and support, to develop the following skills:

  • Knowledge and understanding of the finance processes, within the Insurance Industry.
  • Communication & Negotiation Skills – ability to adapt your communication style for a variety of audiences.
  • Commercial Thinking – understanding of the insurance market and its customers.
  • Regulatory and Compliance awareness.
  • Teamwork – ability to work as part of a team.
  • Organizational discipline with ability to work independently using initiative.
  • Deliver Results – based on defined objectives and timescales.
  • Ability to build and maintain both internal and external professional relationships.
  • Proficient interpersonal, written and oral communication skills

Qualifications & Experience

  • Expected/achieved minimum 2:1 classification in an Accounting/Finance related degree

Arch seeks candidates who have excelled in previous work experience, demonstrated outstanding academic and extracurricular achievement, possess strong analytical, quantitative, and interpersonal skills, and are enthusiastic about the insurance industry.

Graduate Programme – Key Dates

  • Wednesday 2nd October 2024: Application window opens
  • Friday 28th February 2025: Application window closes
  • Successful applicants will be contacted week commencing 3rd March 2025 and invited to an assessment centre
  • Thursday 27th March 2025: Assessment centre
  • Monday 7th April – Friday 18th April 2025: Online interviews
  • Successful candidates will be sent offers week commencing 7th April 2025
  • Tuesday 26th August 2025: Graduate Programme start date

Do you like solving complex business problems, working with talented colleagues and have an innovative mindset? Arch may be a great fit for you. If this job isn’t the right fit but you’re interested in working for Arch, create a job alert! Simply create an account and opt in to receive emails when we have job openings that meet your criteria. Join our talent community to share your preferences directly with Arch’s Talent Acquisition team.

With a company culture rooted in collaboration, expertise and innovation, we aim to promote progress and inspire our clients, employees, investors and communities to achieve their greatest potential. Our work is the catalyst that helps others achieve their goals. In short, We Enable Possibility℠.

Finance Summer Internship

The Finance Summer Internship is an 8-week focused placement, targeted to students entering the penultimate year of their undergraduate or graduate education.  This will be an opportunity for the intern to embed themselves into the Finance department within Arch to obtain knowledge and professional skills, whilst gaining a comprehensive understanding of the distinct roles within the team.

The Summer Internship runs from Monday 23rd June 2025 – Friday 15th August 2025 and is a paid opportunity.

Throughout the 8 weeks you will have the opportunity to:

  • Work collaboratively across the various departments within Finance
  • Deal with internal and external supplier accounts
  • Create measurable goals with the line manager to reflect on during the intern period.
  • Networking opportunities both internally and externally
  • Work independently on projects

Key Tasks & Responsibilities

Accounts Payable Duties

  • Processing of all supplier invoices in the accounts payable module
  • Reconcile supplier accounts and resolve differences
  • Dealing with all queries relating to suppliers.
  • Processing of staff expenses on Concur
  • General Ledger (GL) Reconciliations (e.g. Aged payables, Barclay card, Season ticket loan)
  • Deal with internal and external supplier account queries via telephone or email and resolve queries promptly

Accounts Receivable Duties

  • Work collaboratively across credit control, cash allocation and underwriting teams to validate and collect debt
  • Provide commentary and where necessary investigating to allow for issue escalation

Finance Control

  • Assist with provide audit listings and reconciliation support to external auditors
  • Roll forward and update annual report and accounts

Summer Internship Programme – Skills Developed

Throughout the Summer Internship Programme, you will receive comprehensive training and support, to develop the following skills:

  • Knowledge and understanding of the finance processes, within the Insurance Industry.
  • Communication & Negotiation Skills – ability to adapt your communication style for a variety of audiences.
  • Commercial Thinking – understanding of the insurance market and its customers.  Regulatory and Compliance awareness.
  • Teamwork – ability to work as part of a team.
  • Organizational discipline with ability to work independently using imitative and without guidance.
  • Deliver Results – based on defined objectives and timescales.
  • Ability to build and maintain both internal and external professional relationships.
  • Proficient interpersonal, and written and oral communication skills

Qualifications & Experience

  • Expected/achieved minimum 2:1 degree classification in an Accounting/Finance degree

Arch seeks candidates who have excelled in previous work experience, demonstrated outstanding academic and extracurricular achievement, possess strong analytical, quantitative, and interpersonal skills, and are enthusiastic about the insurance industry.

Key Dates

  • Wednesday 2nd October 2024: Application window opens
  • Friday 24th January 2025: Application window closes
  • Successful applicants will be contacted week commencing 27th January 2025 and invited to an online interview
  • Monday 3rd February – Friday 14th February 2025: Online interviews
  • Successful candidates will be sent offers week commencing 17th February 2025
  • Monday 23rd June 2025 – Friday 15th August 2025: Summer Internship

Do you like solving complex business problems, working with talented colleagues and have an innovative mindset? Arch may be a great fit for you. If this job isn’t the right fit but you’re interested in working for Arch, create a job alert! Simply create an account and opt in to receive emails when we have job openings that meet your criteria. Join our talent community to share your preferences directly with Arch’s Talent Acquisition team.

About this job

Job Type: Placement Year
Start date: July 2025
Employer Industry: Insurance
Company size: 5,000+
Company type: Public Company
Deadline: 06/01/2025
Degrees Accepted: Any

Job description

Who are Markel?

Welcome to Markel where we take great pride in what we do. To us, insurance isn’t just a policy – it’s a vital promise that gives people and businesses the confidence to move forward, each and every day. Here, you’ll find exceptional people, without the ego. People who’ll bring out your best, and support you at every step, because it’s who we are and the secret to our success.

We are a leading global speciality insurer with a truly people first-approach. With over 5,000 employees across the globe, finding creative solutions for complex risks is our passion. And our broad array of tools and knowledge allows us to create tailored coverage solutions for even the most complex needs.

Our international business is made up of two core divisions: Wholesale and National Markets, through these we offer innovative products and services. Our international business is located throughout UK, Europe, Canada and Asia Pacific.

We pride ourselves on having accessible leadership, an inclusive culture and a focus on empowerment- we call this The Markel Style. This is brought to life through our employee led networks via ‘The Style In Action’, which are centred around inclusion, community, well-being, recognition and innovation.

We’ve come a long way since Sam Markel dreamed big in 1930, but in our eyes, our journey is just getting started. Come see what you can achieve by applying for one of our open vacancies.

We’re all about people | We win together | We strive for better | We enjoy the everyday | We think further

The opportunity

This is an exciting chance to work with Markel’s Finance department on a 13 month placement opportunity. Markel’s Accounting and Finance department supports the eight divisions and offices across the UK, Europe, Canada and Asia Pacific. The role of Finance at Markel is varied, they are responsible for recording financial transactions, providing financial information to the Markel Corporation, ensuring compliance of legal and regulatory reporting obligations, and providing accurate financial performance information to key decision makers. The successful candidate will be an important part of the wider team within Finance and will be encouraged to quickly establish strong working relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders.

What you’ll be doing

Within the programme you will:

  • Become familiar with all current systems.
  • Work effectively and efficiently to adhere to internal and external reporting deadlines
  • Assist in the preparation of USGAAP accounting and disclosures.
  • Assist in the preparation of various statutory accounts and regulatory and Lloyd’s returns.
  • Coordinate with the Finance department members to coordinate meetings and take minutes.
  • Analyse data in order to create daily reports for the Finance department.
  • Greatly enhance your knowledge and use of Excel in a professional setting.
  • Assist with other work across the wider Finance team.
  • Liaise and communicate effectively across Finance and other departments.
  • Take part in structured training conducted by senior employees with an extensive amount of knowledge in the industry to ultimately help successful candidates learn the fundamentals of insurance.
  • Develop your career, with regular check-ins so that you have every opportunity to progress and gain more autonomy within your role.

What’s in it for you

  • Successful candidates will be integral members of the Finance department and would be encouraged to return to the company postgraduation to start their career.
  • You’ll get support every step of the way – we know that starting out in a new role and industry can be daunting but Markel’s ego-free environment gives you all the support that you need to go further and achieve great things.
  • Exposure to a number of departments ultimately will lead to a broader understanding of the business and an opportunity to accelerate your career.
  • A genuine culture of camaraderie – at Markel, our shared values aren’t buzzwords. We really mean what we say in the Markel Style, and walk the talk, every day.
  • Enjoy your free coffee as you admire 360 degree views of London from our office on the 26th floor of the Walkie Talkie building!
  • Be part of our growing early careers community – through 121 buddy support, socials and other events you will have every opportunity to network and build great relationships with your peers both inside and outside of Markel.
  • Competitive starting salary with an excellent package – including; private medical insurance, financial education, hybrid work structure, gym discounts, cycle-to-work scheme, motor breakdown cover, income protection and additional countless benefits that will be shared at the first stage of the process!

Our must haves

Markel are looking for candidates who:

  • Are proactive and show a willingness to learn.
  • Are collaborative with excellent interpersonal skills, capable of both working independently and well as part of a team.
  • Have a passion for the finance industry and a clear interest in pursuing a career in finance after graduation.
  • Are Self-motivated individuals who possess an inquisitive nature.
  • Are organised individuals with the ability to prioritise tasks efficiently and flexibly.
  • Can display clarity of thought, as well as strong attention to detail.
  • Are resilient and analytical thinkers who are eager to work with data whilst maintaining a high level of accuracy.
  • Demonstrate some experience working with Excel.
  • Are a fast learner who asks questions and can pick up new systems quickly.
  • Are penultimate year university student
  • Are predicted 2:2 in any degree discipline, studying a numerical discipline would be beneficial but not essential.

Are you ready to play your part?

It only takes 30 seconds to register your interest in these roles, and we’ll support you throughout the full application process.

The role

We are looking for a junior member of staff looking to qualify in their accountancy exams whilst supporting the financial reporting team.

A self-starter and enthusiastic individual keen to improve processes and enhance their data skills.

Key accountabilities

Support the financial reporting team in the following areas:

Financial Control

  • Quarterly balance sheet reconciliations (technical and intercompany)
  • Quarterly financial controls (eg. pipeline review, negative reserve checks etc.)
  • Investigate and fix any issues
  • Liaise with auditors

Regulatory Reporting (PRA and other)

  • Support the production of Solvency UK returns (QRTs / ARTs) to the PRA (including working with the actuaries to produce a SUK balance sheet, a breakdown of investments, reinsurance etc.)
  • Levy reporting information (FSCS, Flood Re, ELTO, London Fire Brigade)

Group Reporting

  • Quarterly group reporting pack – production and commentary
  • Year on year result analysis
  • Reinsurance split analysis

Quarterly Insurance Result Production

  • Manual profit commission calculations
  • Manual reinsurance adjustments
  • Year on year checks (GWP, earnings, commission, loss ratios etc.)
  • Investigating any issues

General Balance Sheet Clear-Up

  • Review / reconcile historic balances for accuracy

Process Improvements

  • Automate processes where possible
  • Ensure process notes are up to date and easy to follow

Skills & experience

  • Problem-solving
  • Data interrogation
  • Strong communication skills
  • Numerical degree is preferred, but not essential

Other

As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, recognising that a diverse and inclusive workplace is a creative and prosperous one.

If you require support with your application, please contact UK&IRE_Recruitment@hdi.global

Apply by 21/10/2024

THE ROLE

Beazley is a specialist insurance company with over 30 years’ experience helping people, communities, and businesses to manage risk all around the world. Our mission is to provide beautifully designed insurance, innovating to give our clients the maximum benefit with minimum hassle. Our products are wide ranging, from cyber & tech insurance to marine, healthcare, financial institutions, and contingency, covering risks such as the weather, film production or protection from deadly weapons.

Our Culture

We employ over 2,300 people globally, hosting a wonderful diversity of cultures, experiences, and backgrounds. We are proud of our family-feel culture at Beazley that empowers our staff to work from when and where they want, in an adult environment that is big on collaboration, diversity of thought & personal accountability.

Our three core values inspire the way we work and how we treat our people & customers – 1) Be bold 2) Strive for better 3) Do the right thing. Upholding these values every day has enabled us to become an innovative and responsive organisation in touch with the changing world around us – our ambitious I&D & Sustainability targets are testament to this.

Early Careers at Beazley

From spaceships to subsea ships and from major sporting events to celebrity concerts, specialist insurance is an exciting place to be. Beazley is the largest Lloyd’s syndicate, and the market leader in products such as Cyber.

There’s no better place to launch your career! All programmes have been designed by respected senior leaders who sponsor the programmes and you – setting you up for continued success. All programmes have personal and professional development built in, and a fantastic support network set-up to help you thrive.

We’ll welcome you to the family and to show our commitment to you, you’ll start as a full-time Beazley employee from day 1. This entitles to you all our renowned benefits, from free lunch and reimbursed office travel to flexible religious holidays and private medical cover.

Our non-hierarchical structure and friendly culture make Beazley a fantastic launchpad for your career – we can’t wait to welcome you!

The role

Would you like to join a market leading specialty insurer and be part of an exciting journey as we modernise to build a class leading Data Office?

We’re looking for curious and collaborative graduates and apprentices to help us further shape our data-driven culture. Have you ever streamed a TV service or watched a major sporting event and thought – what happens if something goes wrong, who covers that risk? Well the chances are that it’s Beazley.  A small part of our role in Data is to help to support decision making around the complexity of those varied scenarios.

What will I get

During 24-month programme, you’ll been given a structured development program to explore and learn many aspects of Data including – governance, analysis, engineering, data science, product management.

We’ll provide opportunities to partner with and learn from top professionals who’ll offer hands on experience across the wider insurance world, such as: Finance, Underwriting Operations, Cyber and Actuarial.

Professional Development Information

Beazley will work with you to create a bespoke training plan, working with you to select the right qualification for you. Current grads are on courses such as the Level 7 AI and Data Science programme or bespoke bootcamps.

Entry Criteria

  • 2:2 degree or above in any discipline, any university.
  • Some operational knowledge of a computer programming language such as SQL, Python, R etc would be beneficial.

UK Application Process

Our application process is designed with you in mind, we aim to make the process as interactive and as two-way as possible- we want you to get to know us as much as we get to know you!

All stages are designed to assess your future potential – not any experience you may or may not have. Behind the scenes we also undertake adverse impact testing at each stage to ensure that our processes are fair and equitable. If you have any adjustment requests, you can let us know at any time. Best of luck!

Don’t meet all the requirements? At Beazley we’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t perfectly align with every requirement in the JD, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might just be the right candidate for this, or one of our other roles.

THE ROLE

We are looking for enthusiastic, ambitious, team playing Graduates to join us and help shape our future, as we will help shape yours.

Every year we welcome a new cohort of Graduates who join us for a 2-year rotational program based in locations listed below. Our Graduates rotate within the business area they have selected.

Our next Graduate Program will begin in September 2025. Our Graduates will be fully supported through mentorship, career advising, gaining professional qualifications while receiving a competitive starting salary and flexible benefits.

Finance Graduate

The Finance Graduate Program is an excellent opportunity to gain a valuable insight in the finance department of a global insurance and reinsurance company. You will gain exposure and experience in technical insurance and reinsurance accounting, financial operations, management reporting and analysis, and auditing and controls-based functions. As a Finance Graduate, you will rotate into a variety of finance teams, providing you with unique insight into the responsibilities and deliverables that each team offers. Each rotation will therefore expose you to a variety of skills, knowledge, and stakeholders around the company as you become a key contributor of deliverables for each team. Aspen will also fund professional qualifications.

Eligibility

  • Must be eligible to work in the country you apply to
  • On track to receive a bachelor’s degree or higher by Summer 2025 with a 2:1 in Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, or similar field
  • Must have good GCSE and A/AS Level grades, ideally having achieved a B grade or above in a numerical subject such as Mathematics

Program outline

Your new career path with Aspen will begin in September.

We will provide you with a mix of training from both internal subject matter experts and external thought leaders, workshops to help you gain a broader knowledge at Aspen, access to online learning, rotations with different teams across the business, and support to undertake professional qualifications.

Additionally, we will provide you with financial support to study towards professional, post graduate qualifications in your chosen field.

We expect all of our graduates to exhibit our Values and Behaviors:

  • Open minded – “We keep an open mind and maximize potential”
  • We do the right thing – “We do good by doing well”
  • In it together – “Together there is no challenge we can’t overcome”
  • Own it – “We all have a part to play in the success of Aspen”
  • Innovate – “We have the courage to try new things and never stand still”

Recruitment process

If you think a career in insurance is for you and you’re ready for the challenge, then you can start the process with just one click. The link below will take you to our application portal where you’ll be asked to complete our application form. You’ll also be asked a few questions to get you started.

You must have an unrestricted right to work in the country in which the role is based without the support of a work visa. You will be numerate, demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and be able to write fluently in business English.

Once we’ve received your application, we’ll review it and, if your application meets our Graduate Program criteria, you will be invited to complete an online psychometric test. If successful you will be invited to a telephone interview.

Throughout each stage of the recruitment process, you will be assessed according to set criteria and scoring based on our Graduate Behavioural Competency Framework. These competencies have been designed and aligned with Aspen’s culture, values and allow us to assess your suitability to our Program and to see if you have what it takes to be successful at Aspen.

Assessment center

If you’re successful, we’ll invite you to an in person or a virtual Assessment. This is a fantastic opportunity for you to get to know us better and the day’s agenda will be divided into 3 components:

  • Individual Presentation
  • Group Discussion
  • Business Interview

We will be assessing you against our core competencies of:

  • Social Awareness and Emotional Intelligence
  • Team Orientation
  • Adaptability
  • Entrepreneurial and Commercial Thinking
  • Presenting and Communicating Information
  • Planning and Organizing

THE ROLE

Are you looking for a career that will excite, challenge and inspire you after you’ve finished university? If so, a Zurich Insurance graduate scheme could be just what you’re looking for. It’s a great way to get real-life experience of working in insurance and discover what you enjoy. You’ll get plenty of opportunities and support to shape your career and make a difference to our customers at a time when they need us the most.

Each Zurich graduate scheme is a permanent role and is just the start of your career with us. We’ll continue to cheer you on every step of the way once you’ve finished and will remain committed to helping you grow. Working in insurance is so varied – you’ll find many different opportunities to explore.

What can I look forward to?

Get excited! Your 27 month rotational Business Graduate will give you unrivalled exposure to different parts of the business, learning what we do, and how we deliver for our customers. You will build on your individual motivation and natural skills, learning lots of new ones along the way, with the chance to meet lots of new people and making great connections.

Your programme experience will be unique as you’ll agree your rotations with the Graduate Programme Lead, Managers and Business Representatives, based on your development areas, own preferences, and the business needs.

You will build a strong understanding of our business and how we deliver for our customers when they need us most and you will be supported by a large network of people across the breadth of the UK business throughout to help you succeed. You can expect to get to grips with the complexity of claims, learn about underwriting, assessing risks, delivering reports to stakeholders, driving operational excellence, and potentially managing a team.

You’ll have the opportunity to challenge yourself, develop a range of skills and networks, overseeing projects that deliver value to our business and customers, and developing the commercial and technical know-how that will set you on a course to be a future leader.

As part of the graduate programme, you will experience an in-depth learning & development programme that will support you throughout and into your future career. You will also complete a Level 6 Senior Insurance Professional Apprenticeship (equivalent to a Bachelors degree) which includes completing your Chartered Insurance Institute ACII qualification.

As this is a rotational programme, you are encouraged and will be expected to move locations to carry out your role/rotation responsibilities. Whilst we operate a hybrid working policy, office attendance expectations will be agreed with your line manager at the start of each rotation and must within a commutable distance of the office workplace. Financial relocation support is provided for each relocation move.

What’s in it for you?

As well as joining a company that is passionate about our people, sustainability and our customers, we also have a competitive rewards and lifestyle benefits package.

You’ll receive

  • £29,400 starting salary with 2 performance related pay reviews a year
  • 25 days holiday plus an additional 3 volunteering days
  • You can request to swap UK bank holidays for days off that have cultural or religious significance to you
  • Private medical cover
  • 12% company pension contribution
  • Annual company bonus
  • Discounted gym membership
  • Discounted gadget insurance
  • Discounted technology offers

What you’ll need

  • Flexibility around location as this is a rotational programme and you work across the UK offices and must be within a commutable distance from the office
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • The ability to build strong working relationships
  • Willingness and commitment to learning and development
  • Influencing & teamworking skills
  • Strong organisational skills
  • Drive and enthusiasm

Entry requirements

  • You must recently have achieved (within the last three years) or on track to receive a minimum 2:1 degree from your bachelor’s or equivalent degree.
  • At least 96 UCAS points from 3 A-Level subjects (or equivalent)
  • A*-C in English and Maths GCSE (or equivalent)
  • You must have an indefinite, full right to work and reside in the UK. We cannot accept applications from those who require sponsorship to work in the UK. You must have resided in the UK for a minimum of three consecutive years in order to apply.

Are you ready to create a brighter future?

At Zurich our brand purpose is to create a brighter future together, for our customers, our partners, our employees and the planet. It’s a promise that for our customers, we will put their needs at the heart of everything we do and for our employees, to grow and develop together. For our partners, to collaborate to create mutual value and for the planet, to drive positive impact by integrating our sustainability work into how we do business. We put our customers at the heart of everything that we do, and we’re looking for like-minded people to join us.

We’re passionate about diversity and inclusion, we want our people to bring the whole of themselves to work. You’ll have every opportunity to use your drive and enthusiasm to innovate the future of Zurich. Everybody is made to feel welcome, different opinions are valued, personal needs are respected, and opportunity is equal for all.

So make a difference. Be challenged. Be inspired. Be supported, Love what you do. Work for us.

Please note

We are unable to progress your application if you don’t meet our criteria listed above.

Please ensure you have the right to reside and work in the UK before you apply as we are unable to provide sponsorship. You must have resided in the UK for a minimum of three consecutive years in order to apply.

THE ROLE

Insurance is so much more than you think!

Are you looking for a career that will excite, challenge and inspire you after you’ve finished university? If so, a Zurich Insurance graduate scheme could be just what you’re looking for. It’s a great way to get real-life experience of working in insurance and discover what you enjoy. You’ll get plenty of opportunities and support to shape your career and make a difference to our customers at a time when they need us the most.

Each Zurich graduate scheme is a permanent role and is just the start of your career with us. We’ll continue to cheer you on every step of the way once you’ve finished and will remain committed to helping you grow. Working in insurance is so varied – you’ll find many different opportunities to explore.

What can I look forward to?

Get excited! Your 27 month rotational Business Graduate will give you unrivalled exposure to different parts of the business, learning what we do, and how we deliver for our customers. You will build on your individual motivation and natural skills, learning lots of new ones along the way, with the chance to meet lots of new people and making great connections.

Your programme experience will be unique as you’ll agree your rotations with the Graduate Programme Lead, Managers and Business Representatives, based on your development areas, own preferences, and the business needs.

You will build a strong understanding of our business and how we deliver for our customers when they need us most and you will be supported by a large network of people across the breadth of the UK business throughout to help you succeed. You can expect to get to grips with the complexity of claims, learn about underwriting, assessing risks, delivering reports to stakeholders, driving operational excellence, and potentially managing a team.

You’ll have the opportunity to challenge yourself, develop a range of skills and networks, overseeing projects that deliver value to our business and customers, and developing the commercial and technical know-how that will set you on a course to be a future leader.

As part of the graduate programme, you will experience an in-depth learning & development programme that will support you throughout and into your future career. You will also complete a Level 6 Senior Insurance Professional Apprenticeship (equivalent to a Bachelors degree) which includes completing your Chartered Insurance Institute ACII qualification.

As this is a rotational programme, you are encouraged and will be expected to move locations to carry out your role/rotation responsibilities. Whilst we operate a hybrid working policy, office attendance expectations will be agreed with your line manager at the start of each rotation and must within a commutable distance of the office workplace. Financial relocation support is provided for each relocation move.

What’s in it for you?

As well as joining a company that is passionate about our people, sustainability and our customers, we also have a competitive rewards and lifestyle benefits package.

You’ll receive:

  • £29,400 starting salary with 2 performance related pay reviews a year
  • 25 days holiday plus an additional 3 volunteering days
  • You can request to swap UK bank holidays for days off that have cultural or religious significance to you
  • Private medical cover
  • 12% company pension contribution
  • Annual company bonus
  • Discounted gym membership
  • Discounted gadget insurance
  • Discounted technology offers

What you’ll need:

  • Flexibility around location as this is a rotational programme and you work across the UK offices and must be within a commutable distance from the office
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • The ability to build strong working relationships
  • Willingness and commitment to learning and development
  • Influencing & teamworking skills
  • Strong organisational skills
  • Drive and enthusiasm

Entry Requirements:

  • You must recently have achieved (within the last three years) or on track to receive a minimum 2:1 degree from your bachelor’s or equivalent degree.
  • At least 96 UCAS points from 3 A-Level subjects (or equivalent)
  • A*-C in English and Maths GCSE (or equivalent)
  • You must have an indefinite, full right to work and reside in the UK. We cannot accept applications from those who require sponsorship to work in the UK. You must have resided in the UK for a minimum of three consecutive years in order to apply.

Are you ready to create a brighter future?

At Zurich our brand purpose is to create a brighter future together, for our customers, our partners, our employees and the planet. It’s a promise that for our customers, we will put their needs at the heart of everything we do and for our employees, to grow and develop together. For our partners, to collaborate to create mutual value and for the planet, to drive positive impact by integrating our sustainability work into how we do business. We put our customers at the heart of everything that we do, and we’re looking for like-minded people to join us.

We’re passionate about diversity and inclusion, we want our people to bring the whole of themselves to work. You’ll have every opportunity to use your drive and enthusiasm to innovate the future of Zurich. Everybody is made to feel welcome, different opinions are valued, personal needs are respected, and opportunity is equal for all.

So make a difference. Be challenged. Be inspired. Be supported, Love what you do. Work for us.

Please note

We are unable to progress your application if you don’t meet our criteria listed above.

Please ensure you have the right to reside and work in the UK before you apply as we are unable to provide sponsorship. You must have resided in the UK for a minimum of three consecutive years in order to apply.

THE ROLE

Insurance is so much more than you think!

Are you wanting to discover more about careers that will excite, challenge and inspire you? If so, a Zurich summer insurance internship could be just what you’re looking for.

Forget any preconceptions you have about internships and the insurance industry. Our 10-week summer programmes give you a real job with real responsibility and a taste for life working at Zurich.

With plenty of support around you, you’ll experience how your future career might look and help us make a difference to our customers at a time when they need us the most.

Our summer internships are ideal for undergraduate students. As well as gaining some great experience, successful completion of your internship in 2025 could lead to you being offered a place on one of our graduate programmes starting in 2026.

What can I look forward to?

Get excited! Your 10 Week Summer Business Intern programme will give you a real role with real responsibility whilst gaining a strong understanding of our business, what we do and how we deliver for our customers. You’ll be part of a dynamic organisation, utilising your current skills and building new ones in a fast-paced environment, making great connections and building a network of support along the way. As well as your day to day role you will take part in a business project which will accelerate your learning and development.

We have different intern roles across the business and you could be supporting business areas from Claims, Underwriting, Zurich Municipal, Operations to the Customer Office.

In addition to your day to day role, you will also take part in a development programme giving your key skills and knowledge to support you in your role and enhance your career.

You will need to have the drive and enthusiasm to develop an understanding of our business. Fantastic team working, communication, organisational and influencing skills are key, as is the desire to seize the initiative, adopt a continuous improvement mindset, embrace new opportunities and be prepared to step outside your comfort zone to deliver for our customers and colleagues.

Whilst we operate a hybrid working policy, office attendance expectations will be agreed with your manager, and you must be in within a commutable distance of the office workplace.

What’s in it for you?

As well as joining a company that is passionate about sustainability and our customers, you can expect:

  • £21,840 pro rata salary
  • Pro rata holiday for the duration of your internship
  • Contribution towards private medical cover
  • 12% company pension contribution
  • Access to other flexible benefits

What you’ll need

  • Although we are a hybrid workforce, you should be within a commutable distance to the office workplace stated in this advert
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Drive & enthusiasm
  • Team working & collaboration skills
  • Strong organizational and influencing skills
  • Have a willingness to learn & develop
  • The ability to build strong working relationships

Entry requirements

  • You must be in your penultimate year of study and on track to receive a minimum 2:1 degree (or equivalent) form your bachelors or equivalent degree.
  • A least 96 UCAS Points from 3 A Level subjects (or equivalent)
  • A*- C in Maths & English GCSE (or equivalent)
  • You must have an indefinite, full right to work and reside in the UK. We cannot accept applications from those who require sponsorship to work in the UK. You must have resided in the UK for a minimum of three consecutive years.

Are you ready to create a brighter future?

At Zurich our brand purpose is to create a brighter future together, for our customers, our partners, our employees and the planet. It’s a promise that for our customers, we will put their needs at the heart of everything we do and for our employees, to grow and develop together. For our partners, to collaborate to create mutual value and for the planet, to drive positive impact by integrating our sustainability work into how we do business. We put our customers at the heart of everything that we do, and we’re looking for like-minded people to join us.

We’re passionate about diversity and inclusion, we want our people to bring the whole of themselves to work. You’ll have every opportunity to use your drive and enthusiasm to innovate the future of Zurich. Everybody is made to feel welcome, different opinions are valued, personal needs are respected, and opportunity is equal for all.

So make a difference. Be challenged. Be inspired. Be supported, Love what you do. Work for us.

Please note

We are unable to progress your application if you don’t meet our criteria listed above.

Please ensure you have the right to reside and work in the UK before you apply as we are unable to provide sponsorship. You must have resided in the UK for a minimum of three consecutive years in order to apply.

THE ROLE

Insurance is so much more than you think!

Are you wanting to discover more about careers that will excite, challenge and inspire you? If so, a Zurich summer insurance internship could be just what you’re looking for.

Forget any preconceptions you have about internships and the insurance industry. Our 10-week summer programmes give you a real job with real responsibility and a taste for life working at Zurich.

With plenty of support around you, you’ll experience how your future career might look and help us make a difference to our customers at a time when they need us the most.

Our summer internships are ideal for undergraduate students. As well as gaining some great experience, successful completion of your internship in 2025 could lead to you being offered a place on one of our graduate programmes starting in 2026.

What can I look forward to?

Get excited! Your 10 Week Summer Business Intern programme will give you a real role with real responsibility whilst gaining a strong understanding of our business, what we do and how we deliver for our customers. You’ll be part of a dynamic organisation, utilising your current skills and building new ones in a fast-paced environment, making great connections and building a network of support along the way. As well as your day to day role you will take part in a business project which will accelerate your learning and development.

We have different intern roles across the business and you could be supporting business areas from Claims, Underwriting, Zurich Municipal, Operations to the Customer Office.

In addition to your day to day role, you will also take part in a development programme giving your key skills and knowledge to support you in your role and enhance your career.

You will need to have the drive and enthusiasm to develop an understanding of our business. Fantastic team working, communication, organisational and influencing skills are key, as is the desire to seize the initiative, adopt a continuous improvement mindset, embrace new opportunities and be prepared to step outside your comfort zone to deliver for our customers and colleagues.

Whilst we operate a hybrid working policy, office attendance expectations will be agreed with your manager, and you must be in within a commutable distance of the office workplace.

What’s in it for you?

As well as joining a company that is passionate about sustainability and our customers, you can expect:

  • £21,840 pro rata salary
  • Pro rata holiday for the duration of your internship
  • Contribution towards private medical cover
  • 12% company pension contribution
  • Access to other flexible benefits

What you’ll need

  • Although we are a hybrid workforce, you should be within a commutable distance to the office workplace stated in this advert
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Drive & enthusiasm
  • Team working & collaboration skills
  • Strong organizational and influencing skills
  • Have a willingness to learn & develop
  • The ability to build strong working relationships

Entry requirements

  • You must be in your penultimate year of study and on track to receive a minimum 2:1 degree (or equivalent) form your bachelors or equivalent degree.
  • A least 96 UCAS Points from 3 A Level subjects (or equivalent)
  • A*- C in Maths & English GCSE (or equivalent)
  • You must have an indefinite, full right to work and reside in the UK. We cannot accept applications from those who require sponsorship to work in the UK. You must have resided in the UK for a minimum of three consecutive years.

Are you ready to create a brighter future?

At Zurich our brand purpose is to create a brighter future together, for our customers, our partners, our employees and the planet. It’s a promise that for our customers, we will put their needs at the heart of everything we do and for our employees, to grow and develop together. For our partners, to collaborate to create mutual value and for the planet, to drive positive impact by integrating our sustainability work into how we do business. We put our customers at the heart of everything that we do, and we’re looking for like-minded people to join us.

We’re passionate about diversity and inclusion, we want our people to bring the whole of themselves to work. You’ll have every opportunity to use your drive and enthusiasm to innovate the future of Zurich. Everybody is made to feel welcome, different opinions are valued, personal needs are respected, and opportunity is equal for all.

So make a difference. Be challenged. Be inspired. Be supported, Love what you do. Work for us.

Please note

We are unable to progress your application if you don’t meet our criteria listed above.

Please ensure you have the right to reside and work in the UK before you apply as we are unable to provide sponsorship. You must have resided in the UK for a minimum of three consecutive years in order to apply.

THE ROLE

Insurance is so much more than you think!

Are you wanting to discover more about careers that will excite, challenge and inspire you? If so, a Zurich industrial placement could be just what you’re looking for.

Forget any preconceptions you have about the insurance industry. Our one-year industrial placements give you a real job with real responsibility and a taste for life working at Zurich.

With plenty of support around you, you’ll experience how your future career might look and help us make a difference to our customers at a time when they need us the most.

Our industrial placements are ideal for undergraduate students. As well as gaining some great experience, successful completion of your industrial placement in 2025 could lead to you being offered a place on one of our graduate programmes starting in 2026.

What can I look forward to?

As a Finance Intern you will have the opportunity to develop your personal and professional skills, while learning from industry experts and senior managers who take a keen interest in your growth. We are passionate about ensuring you settle into the working environment effectively and offer a buddy/mentor at the very start, someone who has been in your shoes.

In addition to departmental day-to-day activities, you can expect to be involved in real projects that deliver value to our business and customers. These could include process transformation, providing financial support to the business or developing MI for management.

What’s in it for you?

As well as joining a company that is passionate about sustainability and our customers, you can expect:

  • £21,840 salary
  • 25 days holiday plus an additional 3 volunteering days
  • You can request to swap UK bank holidays for days off that have cultural or religious significance to you
  • Full private medical cover
  • 12% company pension contribution
  • Annual company bonus
  • Discounted gym membership
  • Discounted gadget insurance
  • Discounted technology offers

What you’ll need

  • You must have an indefinite, full right to work and reside in the UK. We cannot accept applications from those who require sponsorship to work in the UK. You must have resided in the UK for a minimum of three consecutive years.
  • Predicted 2:1 degree (or equivalent) in Accounting & Finance placement year degree or an Accounting & Finance degree at university.
  • At least 96 UCAS points from 3 A-Level subjects (or equivalent).
  • A minimum C/4 grade in both English and Maths at GCSE level (or equivalent).
  • Although we are a hybrid workforce, you should be within a commutable distance to the office workplace stated in this advert

Are you ready to create a brighter future?

At Zurich our brand purpose is to create a brighter future together, for our customers, our partners, our employees and the planet. It’s a promise that for our customers, we will put their needs at the heart of everything we do and for our employees, to grow and develop together. For our partners, to collaborate to create mutual value and for the planet, to drive positive impact by integrating our sustainability work into how we do business. We put our customers at the heart of everything that we do, and we’re looking for like-minded people to join us.

We’re passionate about diversity and inclusion, we want our people to bring the whole of themselves to work. You’ll have every opportunity to use your drive and enthusiasm to innovate the future of Zurich. Everybody is made to feel welcome, different opinions are valued, personal needs are respected, and opportunity is equal for all.

So make a difference. Be challenged. Be inspired. Be supported, Love what you do. Work for us.

Please note we are unable to progress your application if you don’t meet our criteria listed above. Please ensure you have the right to reside and work in the UK before you apply as we are unable to provide sponsorship. You must have resided in the UK for a minimum of three consecutive years in order to apply.

THE ROLE

Beazley is a specialist insurance company with over 30 years’ experience helping people, communities, and businesses to manage risk all around the world. Our mission is to provide beautifully designed insurance, innovating to give our clients the maximum benefit with minimum hassle. Our products are wide ranging, from cyber & tech insurance to marine, healthcare, financial institutions, and contingency, covering risks such as the weather, film production or protection from deadly weapons.

Our Culture

We employ over 2,300 people globally, hosting a wonderful diversity of cultures, experiences, and backgrounds. We are proud of our family-feel culture at Beazley that empowers our staff to work from when and where they want, in an adult environment that is big on collaboration, diversity of thought & personal accountability.

Our three core values inspire the way we work and how we treat our people & customers – 1) Be bold 2) Strive for better 3) Do the right thing. Upholding these values every day has enabled us to become an innovative and responsive organisation in touch with the changing world around us – our ambitious I&D & Sustainability targets are testament to this.

Early Careers at Beazley

From spaceships to subsea ships and from major sporting events to celebrity concerts, specialist insurance is an exciting place to be. Beazley is the largest Lloyd’s syndicate, and the market leader in products such as Cyber – you can read our full story back on the main Early Careers Academy Page.

There’s no better place to launch your career! All programmes have been designed by respected senior leaders who sponsor the programmes and you – setting you up for continued success. All programmes have personal and professional development built in, and a fantastic support network set-up to help you thrive.

We’ll welcome you to the family and to show our commitment to you, you’ll start as a full-time Beazley employee from day 1. This entitles to you all our renowned benefits, from free lunch and reimbursed office travel to flexible religious holidays and private medical cover.

Our non-hierarchical structure and friendly culture make Beazley a fantastic launchpad for your career – we can’t wait to welcome you!

The role

Our purpose at Beazley is to inspire both our clients and people with the confidence and freedom to explore, create and build – to enable people and businesses to thrive.

By choosing to join our Finance team, you will be surrounded by people who take a dynamic and positive approach to problem solving while collaborating to achieve the best outcomes for all.

The 36-month Finance Launchpad Programme will provide an opportunity to gain valuable experience through on-the-job, technical and professional skills training and support towards achieving your professional qualification whether it be CIMA or ACCA with a leading Specialist Insurance Company.

You will be supported throughout your career with us and as you rotate around the different areas of Finance, building knowledge and connections we hope in turn you can share your experiences with the following years intake of graduates, apprentices, and peers to build a network of future leaders.

As leaders of tomorrow, start your career journey in Beazley Finance and by working together we will propel you to reaching your full potential.

Professional Development Information

Alongside the Beazley UK Early Careers Academy Development offering, you will also work on development and progression pathways specific to your chosen programme.

Beazley will support you in achieving your finance qualification of choice – be it CIMA or ACCA and can help you decide which route to take.

Entry Criteria

3 A Levels A-C in any subjects +

5x GCSEs including Maths (A) and English (C)

UK Application Process

Our application process is designed with you in mind, we aim to make the process as interactive and as two-way as possible- we want you to get to know us as much as we get to know you!

All stages are designed to assess your future potential – not any experience you may or may not have. Behind the scenes we also undertake adverse impact testing at each stage to ensure that our processes are fair and equitable. If you have any adjustment requests, you can let us know at any time. Best of luck!

Don’t meet all the requirements? At Beazley we’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t perfectly align with every requirement in the JD, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might just be the right candidate for this, or one of our other roles.

THE ROLE

Beazley is a specialist insurance company with over 30 years’ experience helping people, communities, and businesses to manage risk all around the world. Our mission is to provide beautifully designed insurance, innovating to give our clients the maximum benefit with minimum hassle. Our products are wide ranging, from cyber & tech insurance to marine, healthcare, financial institutions, and contingency, covering risks such as the weather, film production or protection from deadly weapons.

Our Culture

We employ over 2,300 people globally, hosting a wonderful diversity of cultures, experiences, and backgrounds. We are proud of our family-feel culture at Beazley that empowers our staff to work from when and where they want, in an adult environment that is big on collaboration, diversity of thought & personal accountability.

Our three core values inspire the way we work and how we treat our people & customers – 1) Be bold 2) Strive for better 3) Do the right thing. Upholding these values every day has enabled us to become an innovative and responsive organisation in touch with the changing world around us – our ambitious I&D & Sustainability targets are testament to this.

Early Careers at Beazley

From spaceships to subsea ships and from major sporting events to celebrity concerts, specialist insurance is an exciting place to be. Beazley is the largest Lloyd’s syndicate, and the market leader in products such as Cyber – you can read our full story back on the main Early Careers Academy Page.

There’s no better place to launch your career! All programmes have been designed by respected senior leaders who sponsor the programmes and you – setting you up for continued success. All programmes have personal and professional development built in, and a fantastic support network set-up to help you thrive.

We’ll welcome you to the family and to show our commitment to you, you’ll start as a full-time Beazley employee from day 1. This entitles to you all our renowned benefits, from free lunch and reimbursed office travel to flexible religious holidays and private medical cover.

Our non-hierarchical structure and friendly culture make Beazley a fantastic launchpad for your career – we can’t wait to welcome you!

The role

Our purpose at Beazley is to inspire both our clients and people with the confidence and freedom to explore, create and build – to enable people and businesses to thrive.

By choosing to join our Finance team, you will be surrounded by people who take a dynamic and positive approach to problem solving while collaborating to achieve the best outcomes for all.

Our Finance function is committed to building and attracting teams with diverse skills and personalities. Are you Bold? Do you strive for better? Do you do the right thing? These are just a few of the key values that inspire the way we work at Beazley.

The 36-month Finance Launchpad Programme will provide an opportunity to gain valuable experience through on-the-job, technical and professional skills training and support towards achieving your professional qualification whether it be CIMA or ACCA with a leading Specialist Insurance Company.

You will be supported throughout your career with us and as you rotate around the different areas of Finance, building knowledge and connections we hope in turn you can share your experiences with the following years intake of graduates, apprentices, and peers to build a network of future leaders.

As leaders of tomorrow, start your career journey in Beazley Finance and by working together we will propel you to reaching your full potential.

Professional Development Information

Alongside the Beazley UK Early Careers Academy Development offering, you will also work on development and progression pathways specific to your chosen programme.

Beazley will support you in achieving your finance qualification of choice – be it CIMA or ACCA and can help you decide which route to take.

Entry Criteria

  • 2:2 degree or above in any discipline any university +
  • 3x A Levels A-C (or equivalent) + GCSE Maths (A) & English (C)

Don’t meet all the requirements? At Beazley we’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t perfectly align with every requirement and qualification in the JD, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might just be the right candidate for this, or one of our other roles.