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Job Description:
We are looking for School/College leavers that are keen to start their professional career with an innovative Insurance business that loves to challenge the status quo. Due to continued growth we have a new opportunity for an Underwriting Assistant to join a number of our specialist Underwriting teams including:
- Cyber
- Professional Liability
- Terrorism
You’ll develop a thorough understanding of CFC’s workflow processes and systems as well gaining exposure to insurance. A role as an underwriting assistant provides a great foundation for a career at CFC, with a number of our underwriters and underwriting team leaders starting their careers here!
About the Role:
Day to day responsibilities will see you:
- Providing excellent administrative support to underwriting teams to ensure CFC can adhere to target turnaround times for our brokers and insureds;
- Managing the underwriting central inboxes and logging new and renewal submissions on CFC’s internal underwriting system;
- Preparing various activity reports and spreadsheets as directed;
- Administering the department diary, including chasing outstanding items such as subjectivities and renewal business;
- Answering incoming calls and fielding queries as appropriate;
- General ad-hoc administrative duties as required.
About you:
We are looking for passionate individuals with a keen interest in a career in Insurance, who want to learn and develop in an exciting and evolving line of business. You will have:
- Impeccable organisational skills with the ability to prioritise work to meet tight deadlines and turnaround times;
- Resilient and able to operate effectively and accurately under pressure
- Excellent level of attention to detail including accurate written and numeracy skills
- Good communications skills both written and verbal
- Above all you’re a team player!
Given the emerging nature of our classes of insurance, a successful candidate will have an interest in staying on top of current affairs within the relevant industry.
Core Values:
Love what you do:
We show up each day ready to take on the world. Our passion and intensity set us apart and makes the difference to our colleagues, customers, brokers and carriers.
Challenge everything:
We’re never afraid to question the way that things are done and we constantly challenge ourselves and others to makes things better.
Have fun, be good:
Insurance is a serious business, but we don’t take ourselves too seriously. We make it fun to work at CFC, we welcome all viewpoints, and we treat everyone how we would expect to be treated.
Underwriting Apprentice - School/College leavers
| Location: | London |
| Contract: | Full Time |
| Salary: | Competitive |
| Deadline: | Rolling |
The Role
This role sits in our London Market Claims Centre, within our Claims Division. The role is part of a structured development programme aimed towards developing our Claims Underwriters of the future.
For the first year, you will have the opportunity to spend time with each our four claims teams (Property & APC, Casualty, Crisis Management and Marine, Energy and Speciality). You will then handle a portfolio of straightforward claims whilst continuing to develop your technical knowledge.
Key Responsibilities
- To proactively handling a portfolio of straightforward claims from first advice to settlement across all lines of business. Interacting with key internal and external stakeholders on claims related matters.
- To service brokers and clients, providing prompt and efficient claim resolution, within clearly defined authority limits.
- As appropriate, appoint and manage experts to assist in claim investigation and resolution.
- To assist in providing regular feedback to senior management and underwriters.
- Contribute to the strategy of the London Markets Claims Team and ensure its successful delivery.
- Help maintain strong relationships across the business.
- To work under the direction and supervision of the LMCC Team Leader and to assist as required in all aspects of tasks delegated to the LMCC team, including claim adjustment and associated administration reporting.
- To take ownership of own development and look for opportunities to expand your technical knowledge, including completion of your ACII exams.
The ideal Candidate
- Educated to at least A Levels with grades achieved of A*-C
- Excellent people skills
- A confident communicator with demonstrable communication skills both oral and written
- An ability to work well within a team
- A willingness to learn
- Someone who can analyse complex issues but is also pragmatic and solution orientated
- An ability to use own initiative and confidence in making decisions
- Ability to question the norm and seek ‘a better way’
- Good mathematical skills and report writing capability
About Hiscox
As an international specialist insurer we are far removed from the world of mass market insurance products. Instead we are selective and focus on our key areas of expertise and strength – all of which is underpinned by a culture that encourages us to challenge convention and always look for a better way of doing things.
We insure the unique and the interesting. And we search for the same when it comes to talented people. Hiscox is full of smart, reliable human beings that look out for customers and each other. We believe in doing the right thing, making good and rebuilding when things go wrong. Everyone is encouraged to think creatively, challenge the status quo and look for solutions.
Scratch beneath the surface and you will find a business that is solid, but slightly contrary. We like to do things differently and constantly seek to evolve. We might have been around for a long time (our roots go back to 1901), but we are young in many ways, ambitious and going places.
Some people might say insurance is dull, but life at Hiscox is anything but. If that sounds good to you, get in touch.
You can follow Hiscox on LinkedIn, Glassdoor and Instagram (@HiscoxInsurance)
Hiscox Values
Our core values of Courage, Integrity, Ownership, being Human and staying Connected underpin a reputation we have earned for integrity and decent behaviour in everything we do, which we firmly believe is good for the morale of staff and for the results of the business. We believe strongly in our values and endeavour to live by them every day.
Diversity and flexible working at Hiscox
At Hiscox we care about our people. We hire the best people for the job and we’re committed to diversity and creating a truly inclusive culture, which we believe drives success. We also understand that working life doesn’t always have to be ‘nine to five’ and we support flexible working wherever we can. No promises, but please chat to our resourcing team about the flexibility we could offer for this role.
Trainee Claims Associate
| Location: | London |
| Contract: | Full Time |
| Salary: | Competitive |
| Deadline: | Rolling |
This is an exciting opportunity to join MS Amlin in an entry-level role, where you will receive comprehensive training and development. We are seeking a motivated school leaver or graduate who is eager to start their career in the thriving insurance industry. If you are passionate about building a career in the claims space, we would love to hear from you.
Job Purpose
- To be responsible for the proactive handling of claims within authority for Casualty Reinsurance classes, ensuring that the best outcomes are achieved consistently for our clients and business and aligning to MS Amlin Values.
- To provide consistent delivery of a TRUSTed, first-class claims experience to clients, brokers and internal stakeholders in adherence with all MS Amlin policies, procedures, controls and our claims philosophy
What You’ll Spend Your Time Doing
- To handle claims arising from responsible line of business (and arising from other classes where appropriate as per business requirements), from FNOL to settlement, with due consideration of subrogation/contribution where approrpriate, to ensure consistent delivery of superior level of claims service and proactive claims resolution.
- To proactively monitor claims to ensure Cedant reserves and Ultimate’s are captured (where applicable) and valid claims are settled promptly with a tight control of costs where applicable throughout lifecycle
- To ensure all claims handling responsibilities adhere to MS Amlin procedures, controls and Lloyd’s/FCA/PRA/J-SOX regulatory requirements and individual performance results in green Claims KPIs
- To participate in and promote a respectful culture of open communication, collaboration, dynamic claims adjustment and continuous improvement – sharing knowledge with team and colleagues – to foster consistent superior service delivery and optimal working environment for all.
- To learn to analyse claims data and provide specialist knowledge to clients and business to inform better business decisions and help clients prevent and mitigate losses.
- To work together with responsible underwriters to create and or support a compelling proposition to attract and retain desired business and provide support, as required, to our client partners
- To build and strengthen relationships with peers, brokers and service providers in the market.
- To proactively achieve required claims team strategic objectives and participate in business modernization initiatives to transform current claims proposition towards our vision for a TRUSTed, market-leading claims service proposition
- To understand, where relevant, all requirements around delegated claims procedures and oversight and treat all service providers and experts as extension of our team.
- To act as ambassador of our company, raising our profile in the market and proactively strengthening our claims reputation
What We Are Looking For
- Service-orientated – passionate about claims resolution and client experience
- Exceptional communication skills – ability to positively influence actions and decisions, collaborate, negotiate confidently and actively listen, both face-to-face and via virtual media.
- Strong ability to build trust and manage relationships with external and internal stakeholders
- Decision-making – proven sound judgement and decision making capability, even under time-pressure
- Problem-solving – ability to break down complex issues and spot trends, patterns and interdependcies
- High-performance mentality – self-motivated, outcome-driven with energy and determination to succeed in a fast–paced environment of business transformation
- Growth Mindset – desire for continuous improvement of self, team-members and claims service to be their ‘best version’; actively seeking out ways to modernize and improve our service and being flexible to change in line with our clients’ and business’ evolving requirements
Experience & Skills Required:
- A strong interest in pursuing a career in claims.
- Some work experience in the insurance industry would be a plus.
- GCSE in Maths and English or equivalent at grade 4 or above
- A ‘Level results in A-C range
- Previous experience and knowledge of Microsoft Office e.g. Excel.
We are stronger together because of our common interests and rich differences. You may be the strength we didn’t know we needed. Believe in yourself, and click apply today!
What Can You Expect From Us?
- Competitive Base Salary
- Performance Related Discretionary Bonus
- Holiday: 28 days core annual leave, and you can buy up to 5 days
- Pension: A minimum 2% employee contribution plus 7% MS Amlin contribution (9%) up to a maximum of 5% employee contribution plus 13% MS Amlin contribution (18%)
- Private Medical: cover for yourself. Family members/dependants can be added.
- Flex Fund: £1,000 (pro-rated based on start date) to spend on flexible benefits.
- Life Assurance: 5 x annualised base salary
- Enhanced Parental Leave (maternity and paternity): 6 months full pay, entitled from day 1.
- Continuous Learning Approach: Including study support with professional qualifications.
- Carers Leave: 5 days full pay.
- Employer Supported Volunteering: 3 days volunteering leave – full pay.
- Annual health screening
- Give as you earn
- Cycle to work
- Season ticket loan
- Green car scheme
- Retail discount platform
Casualty Reinsurance Claims Specialist - Entry Level
| Location: | London |
| Contract: | Full Time |
| Salary: | Competitive |
| Deadline: | Rolling |
Our Opportunity:
Commencing in September 2025, this is your chance to kick-start your career in the insurance industry and begin an exciting journey with Allianz Commercial.
We are on the lookout for dynamic individuals eager to learn, grow, and make a real impact to our organization. In return, during your first year with us, you can expect extensive training alongside meaningful on the job learning opportunities.
Your Team:
Our team is committed to shaping and driving the Portfolio Solutions Strategy, with a key focus on Managing General Agents (MGAs). We set the appetite for each Line of Business (LoB) and work closely with our partners to build strong, mutually beneficial relationships that drive value and support profitable growth.
While MGAs are our primary strategic focus, our team also plays a vital role in tactical engagements with other facility partners. This collaborative environment allows us to explore new opportunities, deliver innovative solutions, and strengthen our proposition in the market. If you’re excited about building partnerships and contributing to a dynamic growth strategy, this is the team for you.
Your responsibilities:
- You will support in preparing presentations for the Board and Underwriting Committee (UWC), helping to communicate key insights and strategies.
- You will assist in coordinating and setting up facilities at both global and local levels, working with various stakeholders including pricing, governance, operations, finance, and Line of Business teams.
- You will Conduct in-depth data analysis to support strategic decision-making and optimize operational performance.
- You will help manage and measure agreements, ensuring they are aligned with company goals and performance targets.
- You will have the opportunity to learn about Allianz’s strategic partners and the entire production chain, gaining valuable insights into the complexities of our operations.
- You will contribute to the team’s growth, taking on increasing responsibilities as we establish new partnerships and refine our approach to portfolio solutions.
What You’ll Bring to the Role
- Completion of a bachelor’s university degree by September 2025
- Adaptability and Flexibility- Able to adapt and work effectively in different situations and remain calm under pressure
- Communication- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Teamwork- Have a pro-active and positive attitude to team work, able to assist others and also take on your own responsibilities
- Learning Mindset/ Ambition- A curious and creative mindset, willingness to learn and enthusiasm to own and drive your personal development.
- Analytical Thinking- Ability to effectively absorb information from various sources, then analyze, study or examine data in detail, draw appropriate conclusions and present solutions to others.
- Good computer skills, including MS/Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Fluent in English.
Further Information:
- Duration: This is a permanent opportunity. After extensive training during the first 12 months on our Graduate Programme you will continue to work within the team and benefit from the lifelong learning opportunities that Allianz Commercial offers.
- Working Hours: Full-time
- Starting Date: September 2025
- Recruitment Process: The assessment and selection process will vary depending on the opportunity you have applied for but if you are selected for progression, you should typically expect up to 2 interviews. For our graduate and apprentice opportunities in Europe, you will additionally be asked to undertake online assessments and to participate in an assessment centre. Full details of what to expect and how to succeed will be provided by your Talent Acquisition Partner.
- Recruitment Timeline: Assessments will take place throughout February and March 2025.
- To express your interest in this thrilling opportunity, simply upload your updated CV and carefully answer the mandatory questions in the application form.
Kindly note that due to the high volume of received resumes, our response time may vary. We assure you that we will make every effort to provide timely feedback, although the process may take some time. Your patience and understanding are greatly appreciated. We look forward to the possibility of working together at Allianz Commercial.
What’s in it for you?
Let’s care about everything that makes you, you
We are committed to nurturing an inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong. We offer a hybrid working model, which recognizes the value of striking a balance between in-person collaboration and remote working. Please feel free to discuss flexible working arrangements with us.
Let’s care for your financial wellbeing
We believe in rewarding performance with a great compensation and benefits package (details vary by location), including a generous bonus scheme and pension.
Let’s care for your opportunities to progress
From career development and digital learning programs to international career mobility, we offer lifelong learning for our employees worldwide and an environment where innovation, delivery, and empowerment are fostered.
Let’s care for life’s twists and turns
From our support for flexible working, health, and wellbeing (including private healthcare and generous parental leave benefits), to helping people return from career breaks with experience that nothing else can teach. We’ve got your back.
Let’s care for our society and our planet
With opportunities to be engaged in shaping a future that is safe, inclusive, and sustainable, we care for the tomorrows of our people, our industry, and our clients.
Care to join us?
Allianz Commercial is the Allianz Group brand serving the world’s largest consumer brands and major industry players through to family-owned enterprises forming the backbone of nations’ economies. We bring together the corporate multinational business of Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty and the commercial business of national Allianz Property & Casualty entities and provide both traditional and alternative risk transfer solutions, outstanding risk consulting and Multinational services as well as seamless claims handling.
As a key strategic player in the Allianz Group network, Allianz Commercial is present in over 200 countries and in 2022 generated more than €19 billion gross premium.
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Allianz is an equal opportunity employer, and therefore welcomes applications regardless of ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected characteristic. Diversity of thinking is an important part of our culture.
People with disabilities:
We want to give all our candidates the best opportunity to succeed. If you need any adjustments to be made during the application and selection process, please email agcsglobalcareers@allianz.com
Allianz Commercial Graduate Program
| Location: | London |
| Contract: | Full Time |
| Salary: | Competitive |
| Deadline: | Rolling |
Boost your CV
In our free Claims Adjuster simulation, you will step into the shoes of a claims professional in the London specialty insurance market and learn all about the role and what it entails. This Free online course will deepen your knowledge and understanding of claims to enhance your applications and boost your CV. Why not give it a go!
Are you interested in the issues impacting businesses and the economy globally? At MS Amlin we work with companies to respond to those issues. From climate change to future pandemics, we assess the risks that companies face, and assume that risk through the insurance we provide. Working within the Lloyd’s of London marketplace, our work is varied – from protecting cargo ships at risk of piracy to supporting communities in the wake of a hurricane. Our job is to protect our clients from loss – operational, financial and reputational – and it takes time to build that expertise. We’re looking for curious and enthusiastic people who want to experience working in insurance.
The underwriting apprentice role will be supporting the Renewable Energy team within the Natural Resources department, with the day to day underwriting activities. This will include looking after data and making sure its managed smoothly and keeping to required time frames. The apprentice will also provide technical and administrative support to Underwriters. This work will include statistical analysis and reporting on business activity. In addition, the apprentice will support the broader Natural Resources departments with the production of relevant reports for internal and external audiences. This is a role that is at the heart of everything we do.
This apprentice role primarily focused on providing support to underwriters.
About The Job
What you’ll spend your time doing:
While there is rarely a typical day, here’s a snapshot of some of the key parts of the job:
- Work with underwriters to help delivery of client-facing transactional service activities that include analysing data sources and making informed judgements on potential insurance data sources
- Assisting in the day-to-day running of client risk and insurance programmes
- Contributing proactively to client satisfaction, retention and profitability
- Supporting senior underwriters with any risk identifiers that could impact underwriting decisions by learning about various cases/premiums
- Carrying tasks contributing to the success of your underwriting team
- Maintain and update data accurately internally including all insurance records and management information
- Setting up references for new & renewal accounts.
- Making sure all risks are actioned accordingly in our internal system. (S2000)
- Save any relevant documents to the Internal insurance system
- Ad hoc reporting, renewals lists, looking after and analysing monthly rates, aggregate and premium projections and monitoring
- Assist with creating various reports
- Build effective relationships with key stakeholders internal & external and with own peer group within the market to ensure continued growth
- Remain alert to developments affecting the business of the class.
- Participate in the monitoring of underwriting against the Business Plan drawing attention to exceptions where identified to ensure we are meeting targets.
- Assist with resolving standard risk review queries and meeting critical deadlines
- Working closely with lead/senior underwriters in the team to reviewing insurance policies and procedures to ensure these are being adhered to
- Work closely with underwriters and provide recommendations on potential authority limits, challenging issues as required on various cases.
You’re going to enjoy this job if you also:
- Curious
- Good communicator and negotiation skills
- Team player
- Attention to detail
- Numerical skills
- Analytical and critical thinking
- Enjoy maths and stats
- Have an eye for detail
- Are a strong problem solver
- Can explain complex data in simple terms
What you’ll need:
For this particular role there are some important qualifications and experience we need you to have. These include:
- GCSE in Maths and English or equivalent at grade 4 or above
- A ‘Level results in A-C range
What you can expect from us:
A competitive salary and benefits package is a given, but you can also expect:
- A great team and supportive colleagues
- Office based role (minimum 4 days a week)
- Flexible Working
- A strong focus on diversity, inclusion and equal opportunities
- A programme of wellbeing and mental health support
- Employer-supported volunteering (ESV)
- Continuous learning and study support
- Structured career development
- An open mind (especially to new ideas and ways of doing things)
About MS Amlin
MS Amlin is a group of leading global (re)insurance companies, and we are part of the global top-10 non-life insurance group MS&AD. We operate through four legal entities operating in the Lloyd’s, Continental European, US and Bermudian global (re)insurance markets.
This role is in our Lloyd’s business
Our Lloyd’s business writes a diverse (re)insurance portfolio and specialises in providing insurance coverage to commercial businesses and offering reinsurance protection to other insurance companies around the world. We operate from our offices in the heart of London’s (re)insurance district and from our market hubs in Asia and the Middle East. We work in partnership with our brokers and clients to provide proactive risk solutions and support across a broad range of trades and industries. We operate through our Lloyd’s Syndicate 2001, and we can trace our roots in the insurance market, back over 100 years.
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Underwriting Apprentice - Renewable Energy
| Location: | London |
| Contract: | Full Time |
| Salary: | Competitive |
| Deadline: | Rolling Deadline |
About the job
If you’re looking for a career that will both challenge and support you, you’re in the right place.
At Ardonagh we’re always looking for our next generation of leaders who will help to build and grow our businesses of the future, so we’re excited to be offering talented young graduates the opportunity to take those all-important first steps on their own unique career journey with us.
We believe that you should choose a career path that you’re passionate about and one that can really take you places, with a company that will support you every step of the way. So why not explore a career in insurance with us, and we’ll help you to begin it in the best way possible.
A DIVERSE AND REWARDING CAREER IN INSURANCE
The places we visit, the hobbies we enjoy, the people and pets we love – insurance is a far-reaching career choice with products and services required all over the world. And as a leading independent insurance distribution platform and top 20 global broker, there really is no end to the opportunities to explore at Ardonagh.
Ardonagh’s strength lies in its people – a network of over 10,000 talented experts who work across an array of insurance specialisms including broking, claims and underwriting, and powered by professionals in support function roles such as HR, IT, finance and legal.
And you could be one of them! Whatever your passion, whatever your interest, we believe you can make it happen within our portfolio of companies.
A DIFFERENT KIND OF GRADUATE PROGRAMME
We’re not a typical insurance business, and we’re proud of that fact. We like to do things a bit differently, and that goes for our Graduate Programme too.
Beginning in September each year, The Ardonagh Graduate Programme provides a tailored learning pathway within a structured, supported and connected environment, that complements and supports the day-to-day roles and responsibilities our graduates carry out in their chosen business areas.
So, you choose the role, and we’ll provide you with the best possible start to your career in it.
Our offer to you
You’ll be based in one of our leading businesses where you’ll receive specialist technical training tailored to you your specific role, which is supported by the Ardonagh Academy Graduate Programme, delivered through a blend of online sessions, self-managed projects and in-person events.
Sound good? If you’re ambitious, have a flexible mindset and are ready for a challenge, we want to hear from you. In return, we’ll give you the freedom to explore your potential and the toolkit to accelerate your career with us!
The Graduate Programme is for 12 months beginning in September 2025, but we hope your journey with us will last much longer.
For further information about the Graduate Programme please go to https://ardonagh.com/careers/graduates/
LOCATION
Multiple locations throughout the UK, Europe and internationally.
Please note some roles are fully remote/homeworking.
How To Apply
Click “Apply” to start your application now. Complete the application form and upload your CV, it’s as easy as that!
Applications are now open until Friday 24 January 2025.
In an industry that never stands still, neither do we. The Ardonagh Group was founded in 2017 and has grown to become the UK’s largest independent insurance distribution platform and a top 20 broker globally. Our best-in-class entrepreneurial and specialist brands cover a network of 150+ locations worldwide and have a combined workforce of more than 9,000 people. Across our portfolio, we offer a highly diversified range of insurance-related products and services across the full insurance value chain in the UK, Ireland and broader international markets. From complex multinational corporations to individuals purchasing personal insurance policies, our understanding of the communities we serve, together with our scale and breadth, allows us to deliver a broad range of product and risk solutions to meet the needs of a rapidly evolving market.
Find us on LinkedIn or visit www.ardonagh.com.
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Graduate Programme
| Location: | London |
| Contract: | Full Time |
| Salary: | Competitive |
| Deadline: | 24/01/2025 |
About the Position
Our Internship Programme: Your experience as an intern at Lockton will be like no other. You will be given the opportunity to dive into our business and add value from day one. Supported and mentored by experts from across the business, you’ll participate in training sessions to grow your knowledge, build relationships with Lockton experts, learn about the insurance industry and deliver real value through client-focused projects. Through your experience, you’ll get a real sense of life at Lockton and what a career in our industry could look like. Successful interns may be fast-tracked onto our Graduate Programme the following year. Programme details: Competitive salary: £2,900 2 days annual leave Start date: Monday, 16th June 2025 Duration: 6-week paid programme Location: The majority of placements will be based at our central London office (EC3A 7AG) NB: You need to be living within a daily commuting distance for the duration of the placement.
Your Responsibilities
Lockton are excited to be hosting our fourth year of interns at our London office, around the corner from the iconic Lloyd’s of London building in the City. Our 6-week Internship Programme is designed to empower you to create your own experiences and to propel your career to the next level.
Click this link to get a flavour of our Internship Programme:
What is insurance?
You will work in the dynamic world of insurance, where your days could consist of anything from helping key political figures protect their reputations and their livelihoods, to working with boutique galleries to safeguard their Rembrandt collections. As a Broker, we assess the needs of our clients when they need to purchase insurance and calculate the specific risks they face, so we can negotiate policies with roviders on their behalf.
Who we are
Lockton is a partnership and a family-owned, independent company with a caring and values driven culture. Our growth trajectory continues to attract the strongest talent in the industry, allowing our team to continue providing best in class service to our clients. The best and brightest are drawn to Lockton because they want to make a difference.
The facts:
- We are the world’s largest independent broker with a focus on exceptional client service and expertise across insurance, employee benefits consulting and risk management
- We have a strong entrepreneurial culture that’s complemented by our scale and expertise across 140+ locations and over 12,500 Associates around the globe
- In the financial year 2023, we reported 14% organic growth and an incredible 96% client retention rate
- We have received the following awards from Best Companies in 2022: Top 5 Best Companies to work for, Top 50 Best Large Companies to work for and received their 3-star accreditation for workplace engagement excellence
Why Lockton?
We pride ourselves in being perpetually private and committed to excellence, innovation and collaboration. Our unique entrepreneurial spirit is reflected in our empowered people being autonomous, able to act quickly, learn fast and provide the right solutions for our clients. As an intern joining Lockton, you will be exposed to opportunities and experiences that will help lay the foundation for a successful and fulfilling career. Our commitment to excellence, coupled with a supportive and inclusive work culture, ensures that you will thrive both personally and professionally.
Qualifications
Who we are looking for:
Our Internship Programme is open to all penultimate year undergraduate students, who are curious and eager to learn, regardless of degree subject. This role is perfect for a strong communicator with excellent numerical and analytical skills, who enjoys building relationships and collaborating with others.
Other attributes and skills we are looking for include:
- A passion for delivering high-quality projects
- A positive, proactive, can-do attitude – even when under pressure
- Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise your own workload
- Quality-driven with great attention to detail
- Adaptability, as the insurance landscape is ever-evolving and fast-paced
Minimum requirements:
- Penultimate year students only (second year of a 3-year course or third year of a 4-year course)
- A minimum of grade 4 / C GCSE (or equivalent) in English Language and Mathematics and 3 A-levels / 5 Highers (or equivalent)
Application closing date: Thursday, 7th January 2025
Next steps: to make it as easy as possible for you, to apply submit your CV only.
Access to all: We’re committed to removing barriers to entry for all individuals. If required, we can provide a range of discretionary support options to applicants. Please contact us directly for further information: EarlyCareersRecruitment@lockton.com
Equal Opportunity Statement
Lockton Companies is proud to provide everyone an equal opportunity to grow and advance. We are committed to an inclusive culture and environment where our people, clients and communities are treated with respect and dignity.
At Lockton, supporting diversity, equity and inclusion is ingrained in our values, and we believe that we are at our best when we fully embrace everyone. We strive to cultivate a caring culture that learns from, celebrates and thrives because of our breadth of differences. As such, we recognize that recruiting, developing and retaining people with diverse backgrounds and experiences is vital and enabling our people to thrive personally and professionally is critical to our long-term success.
2025 Summer Internship
| Location: | London |
| Contract: | Full Time |
| Salary: | Competitive |
| Deadline: | 20/02/2025 |
Who we are
Lockton is a partnership and a family-owned, independent company with a caring and values driven culture. Our growth trajectory continues to attract the strongest talent in the industry, allowing our team to continue providing best in class service to our clients. The best and brightest are drawn to Lockton because they want to make a difference.
What is broking in insurance?
The “risks” our clients insure could range from a satellite launch, Ronaldo’s right foot, a McLaren racing car, Tailor Swift’s global tour or a block of student flats in London. As an Apprentice, you will play a vital role in protecting businesses and global power houses against unforeseen risks. This is through building strong client relationships, understanding their needs, creating a link between clients and insurers and supporting them through claims and negotiations.
The facts:
- We are the world’s largest independent broker with expertise across insurance, employee benefits consulting and risk management
- We have a strong entrepreneurial culture that’s complemented by our scale and expertise across 140+ locations and over 12,500 Associates around the globe
- In the financial year 2023, we reported 14% organic growth and an incredible 96% client retention rate
- We have received the following awards from Best Companies in 2022: Top 5 Best Companies to work for, Top 50 Best Large Companies to work for and received a 3-star accreditation for workplace engagement excellence
We hire for two different types of insurance Apprentice:
1. Insurance or Reinsurance – Client Services / Broker
Typical roles and responsibilities include:
- Working closely with Account Managers to provide outstanding service to our clients.
- Getting to know your clients’ business needs and identifying potential risks.
- Liaising with Underwriters and providing day-to-day support to our Brokers.
- Providing technical and admin support to ensure smooth processing.
- Working alongside New Business Development ‘Producers’ to meet with clients, prospect new business and explore growth opportunities.
2. Insurance or Reinsurance – Technical / Divisional Support
Typical role and responsibilities include:
- Project management – offering key insights, research and analytics to support client decisions and internal strategies.
- Developing claims handling skills and taking on related responsibilities.
- Supporting Brokers with technical tasks, treaty insurance, claims handling and finance functions.
Qualifications
We pride ourselves in being perpetually private and committed to excellence, innovation and collaboration. Our unique entrepreneurial spirit is reflected in our empowered people being autonomous, being able to act quickly, learn fast and provide the best solutions for our clients. As an Apprentice joining Lockton, you will gain valuable experiences and opportunities to grow that will lay the foundation for a successful and fulfilling career. Our commitment to excellence, coupled with a supportive and people-first culture, ensures that you will thrive both personally and professionally.
Who we are looking for
Our Launch Apprenticeship Programme is open to all applicants who are curious and eager to learn, regardless of academic background. If you are a strong communicator, have excellent numerical and analytical skills and enjoy collaborating with others, we want to hear from you!
Other attributes and skills we are looking for include:
- A passion for delivering high-quality projects
- A positive, proactive, can-do attitude – even when under pressure
- Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise your own workload
- Quality-driven with great attention to detail
- Adaptability, as the insurance landscape is ever-evolving and fast-paced
Minimum requirements
- 3 A-levels or equivalent in any subject
- A minimum of Grade 4 / C at GCSE level (or equivalent) in English Language and Mathematics
NB: Due to Apprenticeship regulations, we can only accept applicants who haven’t completed a qualification in the same field at the same or higher level to the course you are applying for.
Your rewards and benefits at a glance
- Competitive salary + £500 sign on bonus
- 24 days annual leave + an additional day for your birthday
- Company contributed pension
- Support towards your qualification (including revision sessions and study leave) and an additional bonus upon qualifying
- Private medical insurance (including virtual GP appointments, mental health support and additional neurodiversity assistance)
- Cycle To Work Scheme
- Season Ticket Loan
- Discounted gym membership
Programme start date: Monday 15th September 2025
Application closing date: Thursday 20th February 2025
Next steps: to make it as easy as possible for you, to apply simply submit your CV only.
Access to all: We’re committed to removing barriers to entry for all individuals. If required, we can provide a range of discretionary support options to applicants. Please contact us directly for further information: EarlyCareersRecruitment@lockton.com
Equal Opportunity Statement
Lockton Companies is proud to provide everyone an equal opportunity to grow and advance. We are committed to an inclusive culture and environment where our people, clients and communities are treated with respect and dignity.
At Lockton, supporting diversity, equity and inclusion is ingrained in our values, and we believe that we are at our best when we fully embrace everyone. We strive to cultivate a caring culture that learns from, celebrates and thrives because of our breadth of differences. As such, we recognize that recruiting, developing and retaining people with diverse backgrounds and experiences is vital and enabling our people to thrive personally and professionally is critical to our long-term success.
2025 Apprenticeship Programme
| Location: | London |
| Contract: | Full Time |
| Salary: | Competitive |
| Deadline: | 20/02/2025 |
Applications for our 2025 internship scheme are now open!
CFC’s student internship scheme is a 9-week immersive program for summer 2025. You’ll solve real-world challenges and work alongside cross-functional teams at one of the fastest growing insurance businesses in the UK.
This is a paid in-person internship scheme, based in our London office, and is suitable for students in year 13 through to their final year of university. As an intern you’ll support real projects, receive an introduction to the insurance industry and develop highly transferable skills through a tailored training programme.
CFC has been consistently voted one of the best places to work in the UK by our employees. We invest in our people and enjoy a culture that is friendly, supportive, and fun. Come join us!
What to expect
As an intern you’ll work in our London office on either an underwriting, claims, business operations or technology team.
Along the way you’ll receive an in-depth insight to the insurance market and learn from some of the best and brightest minds in the business, gaining valuable connections to help you launch your career.
This is an in-person internship scheme, we will expect all successful candidates to be in the office full time to gain the most out of this experience.
For 2025 we have opportunities in the following teams:
- Underwriting (Cyber)
- Underwriting (Technology)
- Underwriting (Media)
- Underwriting (Transaction liability)
- Underwriting (Healthcare and medical malpractice)
- Underwriting (Professional liability)
- Digital distribution
- Claims
- Legal
- Marketing
- Compliance
- Operations
- Actuarial
Insurance Summer Internship
| Location: | London |
| Contract: | Full Time |
| Salary: | Competitive |
| Deadline: | Rolling Deadline |
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