FLG Operations Summer Internship

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.

Specialty FLG Operations Summer Internship

Location: London

Start date: June 2027

Salary: £32,500 pro-rata for 10 weeks

Duration: 10-week programme

FLG Operations Summer Internship

Looking for more than just work experience? If you’re organised, curious and interested in how global businesses manage risk, this could be the perfect way to spend your summer.

Join our Financial Lines Group (FLG) Operations team and gain hands‑on experience supporting specialist broking teams working with banks, asset managers and other financial organisations around the world. You’ll gain exposure to Financial Institutions, Cyber and Directors & Officers (D&O) insurance, helping keep business moving behind the scenes.

Over 10 weeks, you’ll support client onboarding, prepare insurance documentation, process premiums and work closely with brokers across a range of specialist insurance areas. You’ll also learn how international insurance markets operate, including the differences between Lloyd’s and company markets.

It’s a great opportunity to build commercial awareness, develop practical business skills and gain insight into a fast-paced global industry.

Better still, our programme offers a direct pathway into our Autumn 2028 graduate opportunities, subject to business needs and individual performance.

What you’ll be doing?

You will begin with a structured induction before joining our Financial Lines Group (FLG) Operations team, working alongside experienced insurance professionals who support clients across Financial Institutions, Cyber and Directors & Officers (D&O) insurance.

During the programme, you’ll:

• Contribute to projects and day‑to‑day activities across Financial Institutions, Professional Indemnity, Cyber and Directors & Officers insurance.

• Support client onboarding, prepare insurance documentation and help process premiums across a range of specialist insurance products.

• Work closely with brokers and operations specialists to understand how insurance business is placed across Lloyd’s and company markets.

• Use internal broking systems, Power BI dashboards, contract builders, portals and Microsoft Apps particularly Excel to manage data, support reporting and ensure information remains accurate and 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:

• In your penultimate year of study from any degree background, with an expected 2:1 or above.

• Interested in how global businesses manage risk and operate in a fast‑moving environment.

• Comfortable working with numbers and handling information accurately.

• A strong communicator who enjoys working with different people and building relationships.

• Organised, detail‑focused and able to balance competing priorities.

• Curious and willing to ask questions, learn quickly and apply feedback.

• Adaptable, resilient and ready to take on a variety of tasks.

• Confident using Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.

To be eligible for our programme, you must have the full and unrestricted right to work in the UK.

Why should you apply?

At Howden,…