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Are you in your penultimate year at university and looking to do a Placement year?
We are offering students with an interest in insurance the chance to kick-start an amazing career in the industry!
As part of the Liberty Mutual Insurance Group (LMIG), our global, award-winning business strives to make the world a safer place by providing continuity in an unpredictable world. The Liberty International Insurance (LII) and Liberty Mutual Reinsurance (LMRe) Placement Year Program will provide you with the opportunity to shape and influence your own career path.
The Placement Programme:
Our program provides insights into how our high-performing, global organisation operates within the insurance industry. You’ll have the opportunity to apply your knowledge, skills, and insights in a real-world setting, joining a business area that aligns with your interests and abilities. During your placement, you’ll gain hands-on experience with exciting projects within a specific area that you will be aligned to; such as Underwriting, Claims, Surety, Exposure Management, Portfolio Management and Data Analytics.
What You Can Expect:
Throughout your Placement Year, you’ll experience what it’s like to work at LII/LMRe. You’ll be welcomed into a team and work on live projects with skilled and experienced colleagues, giving you the chance to dive in, take initiative, and make a real impact.
We offer an initial training programme along with tailored development, networking, and mentoring opportunities. These will provide you with the industry knowledge and exposure to our international locations and global industry leaders necessary for success.
While on placement, you’ll receive a competitive salary, with the opportunity to secure a place in our Graduate programme upon successful completion.
What You Need to Succeed:
We’re looking for university students in their penultimate year, predicted to achieve a 2:1 or equivalent, who:
- Are creative, innovative, and digitally oriented, embracing new ideas to futureproof our business.
- Are open-minded, resilient, and focused on building sustainable, collaborative relationships.
- Possess a passion for data-driven analytics and a talent for transforming complex data into actionable business insights.
- 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.
An example of some of the teams you have the opportunity to work in:
- Exposure Management
Supports Underwriting teams with modeling of natural catastrophe (e.g., earthquake, windstorm) and non-catastrophe risks (e.g., terrorism).
Assists in decision-making for underwriting and pricing, helping to optimise portfolios, manage risk limits, and provide post-event loss estimates.
Collaborates with various departments across the business.
Preferred degree: Natural Science, Geography, Mathematics, Science, or Business; proficiency in Excel is a plus.
- Underwriting
Underwriters assess risk and work with brokers to create policies that balance clients’ needs with company risk.
Various lines of business, such as Marine, Construction, and Property insurance, offering insight into diverse insurance practices.
Preferred degree: Various
- Management Information (MI) and Analytics
Provides the business with data to support effective decision-making within Underwriting, Management and other business functions. It consists of several specialised teams:
Insights Team: Acts as the face of the MI department, liaising with the business to understand and meet its data needs.
MI Services: A technical team responsible for maintaining and creating databases.
Claims Team: Handles data and insights related to claims.
Governance Team: Ensures data management policies and compliance.
Reconciliation Team: Manages data reconciliation processes.
Operational Performance Team: Monitors and reports on operational metrics and performance.
Preferred degree: Mathematics, Statistics, IT, Business, or related disciplines namely STEM disciplines.
- Portfolio Management
Supports the underwriting process by analysing risk profiles and creating tailored insurance solutions for clients.
Offers exposure to various lines of business and portfolio management strategies.
Works with experienced underwriters to balance profitability and risk.
Preferred degree: various
- Operations
Ensures smooth business operations by working across multiple functions to support growth and innovation at Liberty.
Helps improve processes to drive efficiency and project delivery.
Preferred degree: various
- Claims
Engages in managing insurance claims, from assessing losses to negotiating settlements with clients.
Collaborates with underwriters, brokers, and legal teams to resolve complex claims, gaining insight into the claims process’s impact on client relationships and the business.
Preferred degree: various
- Surety
Surety bonds and guarantees, such as bank letters of credit, provide financial security in business transactions and are essential in regions with high construction activity and regulated industries.
The surety market is led by major insurance groups, with Liberty Mutual as the largest global provider, and London as a key hub for non-US underwriting.
A career in surety offers diverse skill development in areas like credit analysis, legal expertise, and client relationship management.
Recruitment Timeline:
- Online applications open
- Online assessment and interview
- Assessment Centers
General Insurance Industrial Placement
| Location: | London |
| Contract: | Fixed Term |
| Salary: | Competitive |
| Deadline: | 20/11/2024 |
At AIG, we are reimagining the way we help customers to manage risk. Join us as a Summer Intern to play your part in that transformation. It’s an opportunity to grow your skills and experience as a valued member of the team.
Make your mark in Claims
AIG is a leading provider of insurance products and services – focused on helping to manage risk for commercial and personal customers. We offer a broad range of products through a diversified, multi-channel distribution network, including one of the world’s most far-reaching property casualty networks.
Our Claims teams are the proven problem solvers of choice for clients, delivering consistent technical excellence and showcasing our service differentiation to create an unparalleled global claims handling experience. Through a robust stakeholder feedback loop and supported by consistent processes and leadership, we take pride in delivering responsive, fair and professional service with empathy and efficiency.
How you will create an impact
AIG’s Summer Interns are immersed in the day-to-day operations of a fast-moving, global insurance company. During the 10-week program, you will gain valuable, hands-on experience and insurance industry knowledge, working with leaders on dynamic projects, with plenty of opportunity for challenges, learning and achievement.
Summer Interns join one of our key business teams, which offers a unique opportunity to obtain core technical knowledge and professional skills in a diverse environment. In addition to meaningful on-the-job experiences, interns will join instructor-led masterclasses, hear directly from senior leaders, and build meaningful connections through mentoring circles, networking events and volunteering.
Following completion of the program, interns may be considered for an Analyst role beginning in the summer of 2026.
What you’ll need to succeed
AIG 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.
We also look for a diverse background of experience, culture and thought. Successful candidates typically have a global perspective and a team-oriented track record.
Required
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree to be received no later than June 2026.
Program dates
Our 2025 UK Summer Internship Program will run from June 16 to August 22, 2025.
Locations
Early Career Summer Intern positions are in-person opportunities and are available in London. When we work in the office, we experience greater connections with opportunities to collaborate, innovate and learn together.
Ready to make change happen?
We would love to hear from you. To be considered, an online application, including a CV, is required. Please apply at www.aig.com/campus.
You can also complete our free virtual job simulation to help prepare for what the role will entail and experience a day in the life at AIG! Get started by enrolling here.
Reimagining insurance to make a bigger difference to the world
American International Group, Inc. (AIG) is a global leader in commercial and personal insurance solutions; we are one of the world’s most far-reaching property casualty networks. It is an exciting time to join us — across our operations, we are thinking in new and innovative ways to deliver ever-better solutions to our customers. At AIG, you can go further to support individuals, businesses, and communities, helping them to manage risk, respond to times of uncertainty and discover new potential. We invest in our largest asset, our people, through continuous learning and development, in a culture that celebrates everyone for who they are and what they want to become.
Welcome to a culture of belonging
We’re committed to creating a culture that truly respects and celebrates each other’s talents, backgrounds, cultures, opinions and goals. We foster a culture of inclusion and belonging through our flexible work arrangements, diversity and inclusion learning, cultural awareness activities and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). With global chapters, ERGs are a cornerstone for our culture of inclusion. The diversity of our people is one of AIG’s greatest assets, and we are honored that our drive for positive change has been recognized by numerous recent awards and accreditations.
AIG provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, age, gender, gender expression, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected categories.
AIG is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants and employees with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation, please send an email to candidatecare@aig.com.
Claims Summer Internship
| Location: | London |
| Contract: | Fixed Term |
| Salary: | Competitive |
| Deadline: | 13/01/2025 |
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
Finance Industrial Placement
| Location: | London |
| Contract: | Fixed Term |
| Salary: | Competitive |
| Deadline: | 29/11/2024 |
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.
Finance Graduate Programme
| Location: | London |
| Contract: | Full Time |
| Salary: | Competitive |
| Deadline: | 28/02/2025 |
Location: London office and home – 3 days in the office per week
The Opportunity:
Now that Carbon has matured into a full syndicate earlier in the year, our casualty portfolio is rapidly expanding and so is our team! We have ambitious goals and are looking for someone to play a key role in achieving them by providing vital administrative support.
Carbon takes career progression very seriously; we are keen to develop the leaders of the future and this role is no different – let’s discuss your long-term goals.
This is a hugely exciting opportunity for any candidate who wants to join a data lead organisation in growth mode, who wants to contribute beyond just their job description and who wants to be heard.
The Role:
- To carry out administrative tasks as required to support the underwriting team.
- Attend and organise key client meetings, including responsibility for agenda circulation, minutes and preparatory analysis.
- Maintain records of pipeline submissions and ensure this is kept up to date.
- Take responsibility for filing special acceptance submissions and collating and maintaining relevant logs.
- Assisting underwriters in the pre-bind underwriting process for new business and renewals.
- Inputting and monitoring workflows and ensuring tasks are completed by the underwriting team members.
- Assisting in the day-to-day operation of delegated authority contracts, including review of slips and endorsements.
- Assisting underwriters with the production of management information, including statistical analysis and production of reports for monthly management meetings, product oversight groups and other committees as necessary.
- To take on the responsibility of operating and monitoring premium income.
- Collate all relevant information required for any internal/external audits.
- Maintain a high level of professionalism and prompt service when dealing with key stakeholders, including coverholders and brokers
Your Skills and Experience:
- Casualty or delegated authority experience is a nice to have but not necessary
- Keen interest and curiosity of data; able to interpret information and identify trends and patterns
- Advanced numeric and analytical skills.
- Expert knowledge of MS Excel, ability to design complex formulae and pivot tables
- Strong administration and data entry skills.
- Highly organised, with the ability to work to deadlines and effectively prioritise.
- Confident to manage upwards and ensure team members are completing their required actions!
- Ability to work independently using their own initiative and also well as part of a team.
Our Perks & Benefits
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🏄🏻♀️ 30 days paid vacation
We value that you get more time with your family and friends. Therefore we offer everybody 30 days paid vacation. -
🕐 Flexible working hours
We value work-life balance highly, therefore we have flexible working hours. -
🥯 Breakfast at work
Every day we got breakfast at work. We want to make sure our colleagues have the energy to do their work properly. -
Regular social & team events 🕺
Once a quarter we celebrate our successes as a team.
Underwriting Assistant - Casualty
| Location: | London |
| Contract: | Full Time |
| Salary: | Competitive |
| Deadline: | Rolling |
Are you in your penultimate year at university and looking to do a Placement year?
We are offering students with an interest in Actuarial 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) Actuarial 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 Actuarial Placement Programme offers an in-depth introduction to how our Actuarial teams operate in the global insurance and reinsurance markets. Throughout the year, you’ll gain hands-on experience in various Actuarial functions, equipping you with the skills and knowledge essential for an Actuarial career.
During your Placement Year, you’ll work within LII/LMRe’s Actuarial team, contributing to live projects that impact the business while learning from talented and experienced professionals. You’ll have the chance to develop your skills, take on meaningful responsibilities, and contribute to critical decision-making processes.
You’ll be supported by a structured training programme and benefit from customised development, networking, and mentoring opportunities.
The placement includes a competitive salary, with potential pathways to a full-time role or 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 in a variety of subject areas such as Psychology, Geography or Science, Technology, Engineering or Math’s based subjects and who:
- Are creative, innovate, agile and digital-orientated when embracing new ideas to futureproof our business.
- Have high level of computer literacy, coding skills would be beneficial but not necessary.
- Have excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Are open-minded, resilient and relationship-focused individuals that are keen to build sustainable and collaborative networks by putting people first.
- Demonstrate passion and drive to pursue a career in Actuarial.
- 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
Actuarial Industrial Placement
| Location: | London |
| Contract: | Fixed Term |
| Salary: | Competitive |
| Deadline: | 29/11/2024 |
Overview
About us
IQUW is a speciality (re)insurer at Lloyd’s (Syndicate 1856) underwriting a diverse range of Property, Commercial and Speciality (re)insurance products from Cargo and Marine to Political Violence, Terror and War. We combine data, intelligent automation and human expertise to make smart decisions, fast.
The role
This is an entry level position suitable for someone looking to start their career in Claims Operations. This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience in the Insurance industry, with a focus on claims operations, data management tools, statistical insights, and reporting.
The Claims Operations Analyst will be responsible for the delivery of claims operational workstreams, data insights, and claims performance metrics, as well as day to day operational tasks. This includes successful claims service delivery, operational functionality and to ensure the good health of the IQUW claims function meets the IQUW vision and values along with Lloyd’s and regulatory best practices, relevant legislation, and legal frameworks.
We currently operate a hybrid working model. This entails 3 days per week collaborating with colleagues in the office, and 2 days working from home.
Key responsibilities
- Collaborate with colleagues to respond to customer data requests & deliver efficient data solutions.
- Produce daily/weekly/monthly/quarterly reports.
- Assist in identifying data issues, perform root cause analysis and provide solutions to improve data integrity and accuracy.
- Data integrity improvements across claims to include claims performance packs/dashboards.
- Collating data and monitoring of performance of external third-party providers to IQUW claims team.
- Considering automation of processes and procedures where available
- Demonstrate and champion an inclusive culture that reinforces the company brand, values, and behaviours.
Qualifications, skills, and experience
- A-Levels, High School Diploma, or University degree.
- Experience of data insights or operational experience preferred but not essential.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Power BI and other core business systems; and Strong presentation skills.
- Basic IT skills, understanding of how to work with databases, spreadsheets and digital systems.
- Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
- Excellent communication and written skills, for interacting with team members, management, and clients/customers of the claims function.
Desirable behavioural attributes
- Highly organised with a clear ability to prioritise and deliver on allocated tasks.
- Data analytical and operational skill set.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Positive and energetic team attitude.
- Focused on performance and driving results.
- Builds strong relationships and leverages off them to achieve outcomes.
- Owns judgements and uses commercial awareness to reach them.
Benefits
- Competitive Benchmarked Salary
- 25 days holiday
- Discretionary bonus scheme
- Employee assistance programme
- Annual holiday buy (up to 3 extra days)
- Salary sacrifice benefits
- Annual benefits reviews
- The option for professional qualifications and study support
Additional Information
- A full job description can be seen here.
Claims Operations Analyst
| Location: | London |
| Contract: | Full Time |
| Salary: | Competitive |
| Deadline: | Rolling Deadline |
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About this job
Job Type: Graduate Programme
Start date: September 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
The Wholesale division trades globally with medium to large businesses and offer larger premiums and limits. Markel’s Wholesale division is comprised of four underwriting divisions (Marine and Energy, Professional, Financial Risks and Cyber and Specialty (Casualty, Trade Credit, Political Risk, Equine & Livestock) with offices around the world, operations, portfolio development and support, distribution strategies and business development, and an award-winning claims team. With many of their risks written through Lloyds of London market place, their ambition is to become the best speciality insurer out there.
What you’ll be doing
As a trainee underwriter you’ll spend your time learning everything that you need to become expert in your field. Within the programme you will:
- Provide technical support to the underwriters including data management and administrative tasks
- Learn how to assess, rate, quote and ultimately underwrite risks
- Take part in a structured, in depth training programme designed to provide you with the knowledge, skills an behaviours in line with our ‘Underwriter of the Future’ career framework
- Take part in secondments to other teams to broaden your skills and network
- Build relationships with brokers and clients by attending events and networking opportunities
- Collaborate and problem solve with departments such as actuarial and compliance
- Study towards a credible Chartered Institute of Insurance Advanced Diploma (ACII) via a Level 6 Senior Insurance Professional Apprenticeship
What’s in it for you
- 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.
- Your development doesn’t just stop after your programme. Markel are committed to you and your long-term career -there are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career and we can provide the support needed to do just that!
- 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 27th 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 collaborative, loves building relationships, brings out the best in others, making our culture the stuff of envy.
- Recognise the vital role our work plays in the world and are passionate about playing their part, in any way they can.
- Are always looking for ways to innovate and improve what we do.
- Are proactive and committed to making a meaningful difference everyday.
- Have achieved or are on track to achieve a 2:2 in any discipline.
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.
Wholesale Underwriting Graduate Programme
| Location: | London |
| Contract: | Full Time |
| Salary: | Competitive |
| Deadline: | 06/01/2025 |
About this job
Job Type: Graduate Programme
Start date: September 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
Markel international is the perfect place to kick-start your career in the insurance industry and we are seeking passionate graduates to join our Wholesale Claims team. Throughout the structured training programme you will be supported by senior claims adjusters, whom all have extensive knowledge and experience in their field. Markel’s supportive management style and training will make you a well-rounded claims professional, significantly enhancing your career development through the many progressive opportunities available.
The award-winning team manages claims arising from our seven core business lines; Marine, Energy, Equine, Trade Credit Political Risk and Surety, Professional and Financial Risks, Cyber and International Casualty.
As a graduate on the Wholesale Claims programme, you will be assigned to either the Professional and Financial Risks (PFR) or Marine team with an opportunity to spend time with/learn about other classes of business.
What you’ll be doing
As a trainee claims adjuster, you’ll become an expert in your field, with the ability to assess claims and provide support to your clients should the worst happen. Within the programme you will:
- 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.
- Work alongside claims adjusters and lawyers to manage the end-to-end claims process.
- Analyse claims data to monitor for trends and create reports.
- Collaborate across other business areas such as Actuarial and Legal and Regulatory to uphold regulatory requirements.
- Build relationships with key stakeholders across the business including underwriters, actuaries and finance.
- Collaborate and problem-solve with departments to successfully complete a range of challenging yet rewarding tasks which will shape you into an experienced claims specialist over a period of time.
- Study towards a credible Chartered Institute of Insurance Advanced Diploma (ACII) via a Level 6 Senior Insurance Professional Apprenticeship.
- Attend regular check-ins to review performance so that you have every opportunity to progress and gain more autonomy within your role.
What’s in it for you
- 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.
- Your development doesn’t just stop after your programme. Markel are committed to you and your long-term career -there are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career and we can provide the support needed to do just that!
- 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 27th 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:
- Patient, proactive, resilient and committed graduates, looking for a long-term career in claims.
- Resilient and analytical thinkers who are confident working with data.
- Ability to maintain high standards of accuracy and demonstrate initiative & self-discipline.
- Are collaborative, loves building relationships, brings out the best in others, making our culture the stuff of envy.
- Recognise the vital role our work plays in the world and are passionate about playing your part, in any way that you can.
- Are always looking for ways to innovate and improve what we do.
- Are proactive and committed to making a meaningful difference everyday.
- Have achieved or are on track to achieve a 2:2 in any discipline.
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.
Wholesale Claims Graduate Programme
| Location: | London |
| Contract: | Full Time |
| Salary: | Competitive |
| Deadline: | 06/01/2025 |
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