Marine, Cargo and Logistics Insurance 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

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.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

Our application process is designed to help you show your potential, not to test what you already know!

• Online application form – no CV required: We…