Who are we?
Howden is a collective – a group of talented and passionate people all around the world. 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 18,000 employees spanning over 100 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.
Join Howden Re - the global reinsurance broker, and risk, capital and strategic advisor of Howden. We are made up of 450 diverse experts who help clients manage different types of risks across areas such as property, casualty, facultative, aviation, marine, cyber, credit surety and political risk and many more – see our full list here. We deliver specialised reinsurance brokerage services and analytical advice for our clients in 20 different countries worldwide.
The Actuarial Team serve and support our global brokers and clients within both Howden and Howden Re who rely heavily on our technical expertise and insights when assessing risk, designing re(insurance) structures and pricing (re)insurance contracts.
You'll be part of an entrepreneurial and collaborative workplace culture where your hard work and ideas will directly impact our mission to be a leader in our field and the global partner of choice.
As an Actuarial Summer Intern, you willbe welcomed into the world of (re)insurance and the actuarial lifecycle.You will have the opportunity to showcase your analytical and mathematical skills by working directly with our experienced actuaries and contributing to various projects in both insurance and reinsurance.
Be fully immersed into(re)insurance contracts, terminology and structures, and understand how risk is retained, transferred and priced.
At Howden, we are committed to developing and maintaining a culture of equality and diversity in the workplace and welcome applications from all backgrounds.
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*.
If you're excited by this role but have some doubts about whether it’s the right fit for you, send us your application – if your profile fits the role’s criteria, we will be in touch to assist in helping to get you set up with any reasonable adjustments you may require.
*Not all positions can accommodate changes to working hours or locations. Reach out to your Recruitment Partner if you want to know more.
Intern (Paid) (Fixed Term) (Trainee)