Directors & Officers Insurance Level 3 Apprenticeship 2027 - London
Howden · London · SW19 7PA
About the role
Start Your Career in the Heart of the International Insurance Market! 🚀
Ready to earn, learn, and launch your career? This isn't just your first job; it's your launchpad. Gain real-world experience, work towards a recognised qualification, and build skills that will shape your future. 🤝
Our Wholesale team is all about connecting insurance brokers from Israel, Poland, Ireland, and the Middle East with specialist cover for complex, international risks. We bridge the gap to Lloyd's of London and the global insurance markets, helping to negotiate the perfect coverage, terms, and pricing. 🌍
You'll dive into the world of Directors & Officers (D&O) insurance, protecting company leaders, and Financial Institutions (FI) insurance, safeguarding banks, investment firms, and fund managers. Get ready to work with awesome businesses in tech, renewable energy, logistics, oil, and more! 💡
Join Howden on a permanent basis and embark on an 18-month development program designed to boost your technical knowledge, professional skills, and confidence. It's all about kicking off your career with a bang! 🎉
What You'll Be Doing:
You'll kick off with a structured induction before diving into our D&O Wholesale team. You'll work alongside seasoned pros and gradually take on more responsibility. Your journey will include:
- Building your knowledge of D&O and Financial Institutions insurance, and how wholesale broking totally works. 📚
- Supporting the team in preparing and sending out insurance submissions to insurers. ✉️
- Helping to create insurance slips – the essential documents outlining risk, cover, and terms. ✅
- Attending meetings with underwriters, insurers, brokers, and clients to learn the art of relationship building and negotiation. 🗣️
- Supporting the team in reviewing insurer responses and sharing info with brokers and clients. 🤝
- Processing invoices and providing accurate admin support throughout the insurance placement process. 🗂️
- Working with numbers and completing tasks accurately in a super-fast-paced environment. ⚡
Who We're Looking For:
No insurance experience? No worries! We'll teach you everything you need to know. We're on the hunt for individuals who are:
- Curious: Eager to ask questions and expand your knowledge. 🤔
- Communicative: Confident chatting with different people and keen to build strong working relationships. 👋
- Numerically Savvy: Comfortable with numbers and able to complete tasks quickly and accurately. 🔢
- Resilient: Able to take feedback and setbacks on the chin and bounce back stronger. 💪
- Adaptable: Able to switch focus when priorities change at lightning speed. 💨
- Organised: Attentive to detail and able to juggle multiple tasks in a dynamic setting. 🗓️
- Proactive: Ready to jump in and support the wider team. 🙌
To be eligible for our apprenticeship, you must:
- Have the full and unrestricted right to work in the UK. 🇬🇧
- Have lived permanently in the UK for the last 3 years. 🏡
- Have achieved a grade C/4 in GCSE English and B/5 in Maths. 💯
- Not already hold a qualification that significantly overlaps with this apprenticeship. 🎓
Your Application Journey:
Our process is designed to let your potential shine, not to test what you already know!
- Online Application Form: No CV needed! We believe you're more than a document, so just upload a blank file. 📄
- Online Gamified Assessment: Play games that reveal your natural strengths and how you tackle situations. No right or wrong answers here! Play on your phone or laptop. 🎮
- Pre-recorded Video Interview: Record your answers to a few questions on your phone or laptop. Tell us about yourself in a relaxed setting. 🎥
- Assessment Centre: Our final stage is an in-person event at one of our offices. Enjoy fun group activities and meet the team in a relaxed atmosphere. It's your chance to see what Howden is all about and experience our culture. We'll cover your travel costs – your location shouldn't limit your future! ✈️
Why You Should Apply?
At Howden, people are our superpower! As an employee-owned business, we believe success comes from collaboration, learning, and supporting each other. You'll get exposure to an exciting global industry, receive structured development throughout the summer, and build connections that could shape your whole career. ✨
Plus, you'll get:
- £28,000 salary + a generous pension scheme. 💰
- Fully funded professional qualifications relevant to your role. 🎓
- Structured learning and development through our 18-month apprenticeship programme. 📈
- 25 days' annual leave + bank holidays + an extra day off at Christmas. 🎄
- Access to discounted health policies, wellbeing support, and cool employee benefits. 🌟
- 2 days allocated for volunteering – give back to the community! 💖
Ready to Apply?
Want a sneak peek into life at Howden? Check out our Early Careers hub for culture insights, insurance industry info, and application tips. 💡
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Important Note: You can only apply to one apprenticeship programme for our 2027 intake. Duplicate applications will not be considered. 🚫
How to Apply:
Hit the apply button to start your journey! Please note that applications may close early, so don't wait too long! 👇
Key responsibilities
- Support the team in preparing and sending insurance submissions to insurers.
- Help create insurance slips, which record key details of the risk, cover and terms being offered.
- Attend meetings with underwriters, insurers, brokers and clients to learn how relationships and negotiations are managed.
- Support the team in reviewing insurers' responses and sharing information with brokers and clients.
- Process invoices and provide accurate administrative support throughout the insurance placement process.