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Introduction to the role and Lloyd’s Market Association (LMA)

The LMA has training contract openings on its 2025 Legal Trainee Wordings Scheme for aspiring solicitors who are intrigued by a career in the Lloyd’s insurance market and have recently achieved or are working towards LPC or SQE, with a completion date by February 2025.

Throughout the two-year scheme, you will participate in meaningful work that benefits the market as a whole and develop specialist knowledge of insurance law and the sector, whilst being involved in cross-market initiatives and joint ventures. An example of the type of pivotal work that you may be in engaged in is the drafting of responses to FCA and PRA consultations, and assisting in the drafting of market clauses. You will also complete multiple outplacements within Lloyd’s insurers and a law firm.

You will be the beneficiary of face to face training by insurance market experts – not only will your colleagues be experts in their field but you will also attend relevant sessions from the LMA Academy. The LMA Academy is at the forefront of education for market professionals and is intent upon offering targeted training.

Upon successful completion of the scheme and therefore the training contract, you will have qualified as a solicitor and have a strong insurance focused foundation, having gained a solid understanding of insurance contracts and wordings for the products sold in the Lloyd’s market. A heightened market demand exists for the skills that you will acquire, and the scheme is designed to ensure that you develop those skills in a market setting whilst working toward qualification as a solicitor.

The LMA exists at the very heart of Lloyd’s, a world-leading global marketplace for complex risk where solutions to challenges are delivered every day. All 55 Lloyd’s managing agencies, with a total market stamp capacity of approximately £52.6 bn in 2024, and all Lloyd’s members’ agents are members of the LMA. You will therefore have the opportunity to grow your network through social events and work assignments.

Job purpose

Gaining hands on experience and knowledge through a structured training contract, you will help support the day to day running of the Legal and Regulatory team. The scheme is designed to provide you with a solid understanding of insurance contracts and wordings for the products sold in the Lloyd’s market and will include a number of outplacements with Lloyd’s insurers, and a law firm. Completion of this scheme will result in qualification as a solicitor and will allow you to take on roles within the insurance industry.

Key accountabilities

As you develop an understanding of how to produce good, standard insurance products, you will;

• Run or assist with the running of LMA committees, which will enable you to get exposure to underwriting, regulatory, legal and claims issues impacting the insurance market.
• Deal with everyday legal issues arising out of the LMA, including contract review and any matters requiring legal input from the underwriting and claims teams at the LMA.
• Liaise closely with the wordings specialists at the LMA, providing legal input on numerous clauses for the marine and non-marine committees and closely supporting the work of the LMA wordings committee.
• Undertake horizon scanning on legal issues arising worldwide where Lloyd’s does business and assist in preparing responses to regulatory and legal consultations.
• Provide legal and regulatory updates to the LMA membership.
• Liaise with other market organisations such as the Association of British Insurers and IUA.
• Respond to queries from LMA members from time to time.
• Complete placements within a managing agency, law firm or within the Lloyd’s corporation (dependent on suitable positions being available) to learn about different aspects of the insurance industry.
• In addition to the above key accountabilities, you may be required to undertake other duties from time to time as the LMA may reasonably require.

Person specification

Education and qualifications

• Excellent academic record;
• A 2.1 degree; and
• Have completed LPC or full SQE (parts 1 and 2) by February 2025.

General skills / qualities

• Enthusiastic at all times, even under pressure.
• Ability to quickly assimilate a wealth of information and identify the main issues is critical.
• Able to make well-reasoned decisions.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Strong, productive relationships with colleagues as well as clients are vital to every area of our work and therefore interpersonal skills are paramount too.
• Able to express yourself clearly and succinctly both face-to-face and in writing and you’ll know how to tailor your message to your audience, build rapport and be persuasive.
• Ambitious, driven, and inquisitive, and have the resilience to respond well to feedback and adapt to working in a changing environment.
• Proactive to question and challenge, or to put forward practical solutions and ideas that are well thought through.

Experience

None required. Any work experience or internships gained within a legal or insurance environment would be useful, however not essential.

LMA values

The LMA firmly believes that robust values at the heart of the organisation bolster its performance and enable the successful execution of strategy. We have five primary values that we strive to embody across the business in everyday practice. These are:

• Trusted: Our expertise and independence enables us to influence, support and positively impact the market
• Passionate: We are committed to help the market succeed and achieve great outcomes for our members
• United: As a representative voice of our members, we connect and work as a team with our communities to achieve the best outcomes for our members.
• Bold: We strive to be courageous in what we do, allowing us to lead, challenge and think innovatively
• Inclusive: We enrich the marketplace by developing people and seeking ideas from a wide variety of backgrounds, cultures and skills. We embrace a diverse and flexible workplace and take action against non-inclusive behaviour

By encouraging these values internally, the LMA hopes that they will permeate beyond the business and into the marketplace, helping create a more dynamic, modern, and productive working environment.

Employee benefits

The LMA offers a comprehensive package of employee benefits. These include but are not limited to:

• A competitive pension package with a generous employer contribution.
• An industry-leading flexible working policy, built on trust. We enable our employees to choose how and where they work, at the LMA’s office in London EC3, or elsewhere in the UK, providing that it suits the interests of our members, the LMA team and themselves. We welcome an open discussion on flexible working and your overall working environment so we can explore solutions that suits both the business and the individual.
• 26 days paid holiday, plus additional leave for key life events such as moving home, your child’s first day at school and your marriage or civil partnership.

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℠.

Operations Summer Internship

The Operations Summer Internship will be 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 Operations department within Arch to obtain knowledge and professional skills, whilst gaining a comprehensive understanding of the distinct roles within the team.

The Operations department works alongside the underwriters and the wider business supporting the organisation in the processing of underwriting risks, the due diligence and oversight of third-party arrangements (coverholders and brokers), and the delivery of key strategic projects and process improvement initiatives. Operations maintains a significant role in the Lloyd’s central processing activity which sits at the heart of the London Insurance Market.

Throughout the 8 weeks you will have the opportunity to:

• Work across the key departments making up Operations (Operational Processing, Delegated Underwriting, Bordereaux Management and Broker Oversight)
• Assist in the governance and oversight of the function
• Work with the Operations team to review and report service level performance
• Work with the Delegated Underwriting and bordereaux management team to monitor third party arrangements and performance
• Review processes and identify process improvement and enhanced control opportunities.
• Networking opportunities with our Underwriters and experts
• Work independently on projects

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

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 Operational framework supporting the London Market and Syndicates
• 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.
• Organisational 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, in addition to customer service skills

Qualifications & Experience

• Expected/achieved minimum 2:1 classification in any degree discipline

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.

In good company.

We’re a global specialty insurance and reinsurance company enhanced by data and technology, focused on producing sustainable underwriting profitability and delivering significant shareholder value.

Headquartered in Bermuda, we operate on a global basis, with over 550 employees and key underwriting operations in London, Bermuda, the US and Dublin.

We work collaboratively, we share a passion for the service and results we deliver, and we know that what we do each day is meaningful – to our customers and our business.

We’re looking for

This London-based internship provides an exciting opportunity to spend 8 weeks gaining valuable insight, knowledge & skills in the world of specialty insurance. You will have the opportunity to work across Hamilton Managing Agency’s various teams and departments including Claims, Underwriting and Actuarial.

This role would suit penultimate year university students, and/or those who might be looking for entry level opportunities in the coming year and would benefit from an introduction to the insurance industry.

Hamilton Global Specialty is our multi-platform, specialty insurer operating primarily through a Lloyd’s Syndicate and Dublin operating company with a managing general agency in the US.

What your internship will include

• A combination of on-the-job learning and formal development through which you will gain work experience and transferable skills to aid you in future career opportunities
• Rotations within some of Hamilton’s key departments
• Insight into the world of insurance, including the Lloyd’s of London insurance market
• Introductions to our business operations, working with many professionals across multiple disciplines, including underwriting specialty lines
• Running and owning a project with our support, with the opportunity to present the outcomes to Hamilton executives at the end of the programme

What you require for the role

• A keen and demonstrable interest in the Insurance industry
• A willingness to learn and to push the limits of your knowledge and skills in a fast-paced, innovative and exciting environment
• Good communication skills
• Good numerical abilities
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Team player but able to work on your own initiative
• Ability to work from our London office at least four days per week (Mon-Thurs)
• Open, innovative and inclusive mindset
• Collaborative spirit

What you can expect from us

We offer a vibrant, entrepreneurial, and collaborative culture guided by our values: Be Smart, Be Sensible, Be Open and Be More.

We know if we welcome and respect differences, we’ll attract and retain talent that brings a valuable diversity of perspectives and experience. We want all our colleagues to feel that they can bring their whole selves to work at Hamilton and know that they can be part of building a great company.

To apply, please submit your CV and a brief covering letter outlining your interest in Hamilton and an internship in the insurance industry.

The deadline for applications is Friday 8th November 2024.

The internship will run from mid-June to early August 2025.

This will be a paid internship.

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℠.

Role

2 Year Rotational Graduate Programme

Location

London

Department

• Underwriting
• Claims
• Operations

Duration

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

Graduate Programme

• Are you a passionate, focused graduate/current final year University student looking for an exciting graduate opportunity within a market leading insurer located in London? If so, Arch’s 2-Year Graduate Programme could be for you!
• Our rotational Graduate Programme is aimed at individuals looking to launch their career within the insurance industry, giving you the opportunity to make an impact from day one.
• You’ll spend time in our Underwriting, Claims and Operations teams, where you’ll receive full training and development to help you discover what a career in the London Market can look like.
• The programme will commence September 2025, and we welcome applications from current final year students/graduates from any degree discipline.
• The Graduate Programme journey will provide you with:
  • An enriched experience of the different business areas within Arch
  • Knowledgeable mentors
  • The knowledge and skills required to be successful
  • Learning and development opportunities
  • Support and time dedicated to studying towards professional qualifications (CII)

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
• Monday 24th & Tuesday 25th March 2025: Assessment centres
• Monday 7th April – Friday 18th April 2025: Online interviews
• Successful candidates will be sent offers week commencing 21st April 2025
• Monday 15th September 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.

THE ROLE

Associate Claims Adjuster – Specialty Lines

London, UK

AXA XL, the P&C specialty risk division of AXA, is known for solving complex risks for mid-sized companies, multinationals, and even some inspirational individuals. We don’t just provide insurance, we reinvent it. We believe we can continue to evolve and improve by creating an environment that fosters collaboration, customer service, and colleague development. Our environment centers around the customer.

This role sits within the Specialty Claims team. As an Associate Claims Adjuster, you will play a critical role in the team by supporting critical tasks and will develop your knowledge of specialty lines products and claims handling, ultimately managing and resolving claims for our customers. You will work closely with your manager, coordinating with fellow claims adjusters to bring claims to resolution. You will interact and collaborate with the practice leader, underwriting team, brokers, clients, and experts on assigned claims, taking ownership of critical issues relating to claims management.

DISCOVER your opportunity

What will your essential responsibilities include?

• Performing critical tasks that support the claims department’s ability to deliver superior service to clients and meet regulatory requirements.
• Developing your claims handling competency for Specialty Lines claims. Depending on your level of experience, you will handle claims within a personal authority to good technical standards and quality. You will develop your claims handling capabilities to undertake:
• Legal and policy liability assessment
• Investigation, coverage analysis, negotiation, settlement, and defense, including litigation management
• Ensuring that communications, new claims, and notifications are dealt with in a timely manner, identifying trends, and reporting to relevant stakeholders, including supporting Underwriting and Actuarial teams in connection with claim trends, marketing, and business development.
• Providing superior customer service to policyholders and brokers. Actively maintaining and developing client relationships through contact with clients and brokers in respect of day-to-day claims handling, understanding, and acting appropriately in respect of clients’ needs.
• Instructing and controlling surveyors, loss adjusters, solicitors, and experts in connection with day-to-day claims handling, ensuring cost and performance appropriate to the loss.

You will report to the Claims Manager – A&H, ELA, Sports, Media & Entertainment.

SHARE your talent

We’re looking for someone who has these abilities and skills:

• Capable analytical and problem-solving skills
• Comfortable communicating with different stakeholders
• Ability to operate to tight deadlines in a pressured environment
• Works to establish relationships and collaborate effectively across the business, leveraging those relationships in the achievement of goals and objectives
• Appetite to learn and develop various skills within the claim function
• Good PC and systems skills (relevant AXA XL systems, MS Windows, Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint)

FIND your future

AXA XL, the P&C and specialty risk division of AXA, is known for solving complex risks. For mid-sized companies, multinationals, and even some inspirational individuals, we don’t just provide re/insurance, we reinvent it.

How? By combining a comprehensive and efficient capital platform, data-driven insights, leading technology, and the best talent in an agile and inclusive workspace, empowered to deliver top client service across all our lines of business − property, casualty, professional, financial lines, and specialty.

With an innovative and flexible approach to risk solutions, we partner with those who move the world forward.

Learn more at axaxl.com

Inclusion & Diversity

AXA XL is committed to equal employment opportunities and will consider applicants regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity, marital status, religion, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

At AXA XL, we know that an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce enable business growth and are critical to our success. That’s why we are committed to attracting, developing, advancing, and retaining the most diverse workforce possible and creating an inclusive culture where everyone can bring their full selves to work and reach their highest potential.

• Five Business Resource Groups focused on gender, LGBTQ+, ethnicity, disability, and inclusion with 20 Chapters around the globe
• Robust support for Flexible Working Arrangements
• Enhanced family-friendly leave benefits
• Named to the Diversity Best Practices Index
• Signatory to the UK Women in Finance Charter

Learn more at axaxl.com/about-us/inclusion-and-diversity. AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Sustainability

At AXA XL, sustainability is integral to our business strategy. In an ever-changing world, AXA XL protects what matters most for our clients and communities. We know that sustainability is at the root of a more resilient future. Our 2023-26 Sustainability strategy, called “Roots of resilience,” focuses on protecting natural ecosystems, addressing climate change, and embedding sustainable practices across our operations.

Our Pillars:

Valuing nature: We’re committed to protecting and restoring nature by increasing biodiversity awareness and inspiring clients and colleagues to put nature at the heart of their plans.

Addressing climate change: We’re building a net-zero strategy, developing insurance products and services, and advancing investment in societal-led solutions.

Integrating ESG: Incorporating ESG considerations into our internal processes builds resilience. We’re training our colleagues, engaging our external partners, and evolving our sustainability governance and reporting.

AXA Hearts in Action: We have established volunteering and charitable giving programs to help colleagues support causes that matter most to them.

For more information, please see axaxl.com/sustainability

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.

Is this the right Graduate programme for me?

Do you like working with and using data? Are you curious about using data and new technology to solve business challenges? Do you like using data to tell a story about a particular subject? Are you excited about building innovative technology solutions?

If the answer to the above questions is yes, then it sounds like our programme could be a good fit for you!

On the Data and Analytics programme no two days will be the same. You’ll use data and a range of the latest technologies to help solve business challenges and proactively identify areas of opportunity. Driving innovation and business change through intelligent use of data is critical to our future success.

What can I look forward to?

This two-and-a-half-year programme consists of several rotations across our Chief Data Office, where you’ll be supported by industry experts across Data Science, Data Engineering and Visualisation & Insights. The programme will enable you to develop into a future data and analytics expert, you will learn a range of skills from building new data pipelines, analysing data and using storytelling to present Insights back to our business, through to building machine learning models and artificial intelligence processes. This is an opportunity to help us shape the future of our organisation using data to power decision making.

As well as in house training, by the end of the graduate programme you will achieve an industry recognised qualification too, a Masters in Applied Data Analytics. The degree will consistent of a several modules including computer programming, statistics and machine learning. You will be able to take this learning and apply it to deliver long lasting business and customer outcomes.

You’ll also learn from extremely talented and knowledgeable colleagues across the different rotations and have access to the existing data and analytics graduate cohort.

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

• £32,550 starting 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
• Private medical cover
• 12% company pension contribution
• Annual company bonus
• Discounted gym membership
• Discounted gadget insurance
• Discounted technology offers

What you’ll need

• We are looking for people who are good with numbers and are passionate about the opportunities that using data presents and can demonstrate intellectual curiosity.
• You will be able to work independently and as part of a team, have a passion for coding, problem solving, and are comfortable presenting insights back to business stakeholders.
• 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
• Ability to build strong working relationships

Entry requirements

• You must have recently achieved (within the last three years) or on track to achieve a 2.1 (or above) from your bachelors or equivalent degree.
• You must have achieved at least 112 UCAS point (BBC) or above from your A-Levels (Or equivalent).
• A minimum C/4 grade in both English & Maths at GCSE level (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.

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℠.

Underwriting Summer Internship

The Underwriting 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 imbed themselves into the Underwriting department within Arch to obtain core technical knowledge and professional skills whilst gaining a comprehensive understanding of the different roles within the team.

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

Throughout the 8 weeks you will:

• Establish goals with the line manager, which will be measured at various points throughout the summer.
• Provide administrative and technical support to the Underwriting team as required.
• Administrative and Technical support includes but is not limited to the maintenance of files and the processing, recording of business accounts accurately and in a timely manner on the Company’s IT and administrative systems in accordance with processing standards and procedures.

Summer Internship Programme – Skills Developed

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

• Communication & Negotiation Skills – ability to adapt your communications 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
• Organisational discipline with ability to work independently using initiative and without guidance
• Delivering Results
• Ability to build and maintain both internal and external professional relationships
• Basic knowledge of MS Word – creation of documents, tables & databases
• Basic knowledge of MS Excel – creation of databases, reports, macros, pivot tables and commands
• Basic knowledge of MS PowerPoint – creation of basic presentations, importing tables & reports from other areas
• Develop into an IRIS expert and be able to set up enquiries to assist the Underwriting team as required.

Qualifications & Experience

• Expected/achieved minimum 2:1 classification in any degree discipline

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.

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℠.

IT Software Engineering Summer Internship – Manchester Office

During your 8-week internship as a Software Engineer, you will be part of the Operations & Exposure Management product team. With support from the team around you—including the Digital Product Manager, Software Development Manager, and mentorship from Senior and Lead Engineers—you will be guided through your internship and introduced to a variety of skills such as designing, coding, and testing complex software while experiencing life in a corporate environment.

You will be exposed to a breadth of technologies and gain valuable insight into the entire software development lifecycle. Working within a regulated environment, you will understand how business systems are developed and maintained to meet compliance standards, equipping you with real-world software development skills. You will be encouraged to think big and thrive; we want you to learn and make the most of this opportunity. Our goal is that by the end of the internship program, you will feel inspired and enthusiastic to join the IT corporate world.

You will have the opportunity to collaborate with business system owners and users to understand business requests and translate them into technical solutions. You will also work closely with fellow Software Engineers to ensure that engineering implementations align with business requirements.

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

Key Tasks & Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Stakeholders: Work closely with Digital Product Managers, business system owners, and users to understand all stakeholder requirements. Work with the team in an agile environment to refine stories and clarify requirements.
• Software Development: Develop high-quality software solutions in accordance with business specifications. Ensure that engineering implementations align with business needs and are robust, efficient, and maintainable.
• Guidance and Mentorship: Receive guidance from Senior and Lead Engineers to design, code, and test software components. Follow industry best practices and development methodologies to produce reliable software.
• Quality Assurance Collaboration: Collaborate with QA analysts and testers to ensure that all software components are thoroughly tested. Participate in Quality Assurance processes as required to maintain high software quality.
• Technical Problem-Solving: Contribute technical expertise to help stakeholders devise effective and efficient approaches to achieve project and program objectives. Identify and manage technical risks by proactively tracking and communicating issues and devising methods to mitigate them.
• Cross-Team Coordination: Liaise with other project and program teams to coordinate interdependencies and resolve technical issues. Participate in the analysis, mapping, and communication of current and future state business processes, and explore how they can be improved through software solutions.
• Support and Troubleshooting: Assist business units in resolving complex technical issues and user questions related to software applications. Provide support to ensure smooth operation of software systems.

Qualifications & Experience

• Expected/achieved minimum 2:1 classification in an IT-related degree discipline

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

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