Marine, Cargo & Logistics Insurance Apprenticeship Programme 2027 - London

Who are we?

Howden is a global insurance group with employee ownership at its heart. Together, we have pushed the boundaries of insurance. We are united by a shared passion and no-limits mindset, and our strength lies in our ability to collaborate as a powerful international team comprised of 24,000 employees spanning over 56 countries. People join Howden for many different reasons, but they stay for the same one: our culture. It's what sets us apart, and the reason our employees have been turning down headhunters for years. Whatever your priorities - work / life balance, career progression, sustainability, volunteering - you'll find like-minded people driving change at Howden.

Marine, Cargo & Logistics Apprenticeship Programme 2027

Please read before submitting: You may only apply to one apprenticeship programme for our 2027 intake. Submitting duplicate applications will result in them not being considered.

• Location: London
• Start date: September 2027
• Salary: £28,000
• Duration: You'll join us in a permanent role from day one while completing an 18-month development programme.
• Structure: You're expected to work in the office at least 4 days per week and must live within a commutable distance.
• Qualification: Level 3 Insurance apprenticeship

Help Keep Global Trade Moving Ready to earn, learn and launch your career? This is more than your first job. You'll gain real experience, work towards a recognised qualification and build skills that will shape your future. Every day, ships and businesses transport goods around the world. Our Marine, Cargo & Logistics teams help clients protect their ships, cargo and transport operations if something goes wrong, such as damage, theft, accidents or delays. You'll gain exposure across our different Marine, Cargo and Logistics teams, working alongside our brokers, technicians and claims professionals to learn how we support our clients. This will give you experience in several areas and help you discover where your interests and strengths lie. You'll join Howden on a permanent role and complete an 18-month development programme designed to develop your technical knowledge, professional skills and confidence to kick start your career.

What you'll be doing?

You will begin with a structured induction before joining our Marine, Cargo & Logistics team, where you will work alongside experienced colleagues and gradually take on more responsibility. During the programme, you'll:

• Rotate across different areas of Marine, Cargo and Logistics insurance.
• Learn how businesses use insurance to protect their ships, cargo and transport operations.
• Support the team with processing insurance information and client requests.
• Learn how an insurance policy moves from a client's first enquiry through to placement, servicing and renewal.
• Support the team with keeping our systems and client records up to date.

Who are we looking for?

No insurance experience is needed; we'll teach you everything you need to know! You'll be:

• Curious and interested in learning about insurance, shipping and global trade.
• Comfortable asking questions and sharing your ideas.
• Organised and able to manage different tasks.
• A clear and confident communicator.
• Comfortable working with numbers and information.
• Collaborative and enjoy working with different people.
• Motivated to learn, solve problems and develop your career.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

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 Maths.
• Not already hold a qualification that significantly overlaps with the content of this apprenticeship.

Why should you apply?

At Howden, people are at the heart of everything we do. As an employee-owned business, we believe success is built through collaboration, learning and supporting one another. You'll gain exposure to an exciting global industry, receive structured development throughout the summer and build relationships that could shape your future career.

You'll also benefit from:

• £28,000 and a generous pension scheme.
• Completing fully funded professional qualifications relevant for your role.
• Structured learning and development through our 18-month apprenticeship development programme.
• 25 days' annual leave, plus bank holidays and an additional day off at Christmas.
• Access to discounted personal health policies, wellbeing support and a range of employee benefits and insurance products.
• 2 days allocated to take part in volunteering schemes.

What do we offer in return?

A career that you define. At Howden, we value diversity - there is no one Howden type. Instead, we're looking for individuals who share the same values as us: Our successes have all come from someone brave enough to try something new We support each other in the small everyday moments and the bigger challenges We are determined to make a positive difference at work and beyond

Reasonable adjustments

We're committed to providing reasonable accommodations at Howden to ensure that our positions align well with your needs. Besides the usual adjustments such as software, IT, and office setups, we can also accommodate other changes such as flexible hours or hybrid working .

Not all positions can accommodate changes to working hours or locations. Reach out to your Recruitment Partner if you want to know more.

Permanent

Howden began in 1994, as just three people and a dog. Now there are 23,000 of us, and we're a leading global insurance group, managing $37bn of premiums for our clients. Our largest shareholder group is us - the people who work in the business - supported by three long-term, minority growth-equity partners who share our vision to build a business to last, one that will never be sold. The owner's mindset is something that's embedded in our culture; our people readily take ownership of their decisions, their actions, and their outputs. They're invested in every sense. And we all know that by working together to drive the business forward, everyone will benefit from the extraordinary results we can achieve.