Credit & Political Risk Insurance Operations Apprenticeship Programme

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.

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

Howden is a global insurance group with employee ownership at its heart. We’re experts helping clients adapt and thrive in a changing 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 23,000 employees and spanning 56 countries.

Our people are our biggest asset as well as our largest shareholder group and are everything that makes us unique; our inclusive culture, the quality service we offer our clients, and our continued growth, all come from our people-first approach. There’s no such thing as individual success. We all need to play our part, contributing our skills and experience to make a true difference.

That’s Howden.

Do you enjoy being organised, paying attention to detail and helping things run smoothly behind the scenes?

Our Credit & Political Risk team helps businesses protect themselves against financial and political risks when operating around the world. Whether a company is trading internationally, investing in a new market or lending money overseas, the team helps them manage uncertainty and make business decisions with confidence.

Operations is the engine that keeps a business running smoothly. While brokers focus on clients and placing insurance solutions, Operations teams make sure everything behind the scenes is organised, accurate and delivered efficiently. From managing data and documentation to coordinating processes and supporting teams, Operations plays a vital role in helping the business provide an excellent service to its clients every day.

As an apprentice, you’ll be supported every step of the way. From technical and professional training to working on real projects, you’ll gain hands‑on experience while learning from your buddy, line manager and wider team. As your skills and confidence grow, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution and add real value from early on.

• Learn how insurance solutions support organisations operating internationally.
• Use your attention to detail skills to make sure client records are accurate and kept up to date.
• Support the administration of insurance policies and contracts, including updating records and processing documentation changes.
• Support with a range of process improvement projects to identify new ways to improve team efficiency.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the business to ensure we are delivering exceptional service to our clients.

No experience is required;…