Graduate Underwriting Scheme

About Us

We are a leading international speciality insurance broker, placing over $2.8 billion in annual premiums across more than 120 countries. With a global team of over 750 employees, we are a top 10 contributor to Lloyd’s and a major player in the London Market. Our scale, expertise, and global network allow us to provide innovative solutions for complex and challenging risks.

Why Join Us?

We believe that people don’t leave companies - they leave cultures. That’s why we place such a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive, high-performance environment. Our culture is built on collaboration, integrity, and mutual success, where individuals are empowered to grow, achieve, and make a real impact.

As an organisation, we are dynamic and forward-thinking, offering our people opportunities for development and progression, alongside a strong focus on work-life balance and community engagement. We support our employees through continued learning and development programmes and offer competitive compensation and benefits. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion ensures an open, inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

What Will You Be Doing?

Over the course of this 18-month graduate programme, you’ll gain hands-on experience as a key member of an Underwriting team within a fast-paced and specialist insurance environment. You’ll contribute to the development and delivery of underwriting solutions across a variety of product lines, including motor fleet, commercial insurance, and international property insurance and reinsurance.

You’ll be part of a team that’s focused on delivering thoughtful, long-term solutions to clients and trading partners. In addition to your core underwriting experience, you’ll gain exposure to essential support functions such as compliance, finance, and human resources, and collaborate with colleagues across the UK, Europe, and the United States.

Throughout the programme, you’ll benefit from a comprehensive training and development framework, including:

• Professional Qualification: CII Diploma in Insurance  Level 4 Insurance Professional Apprenticeship - BPP fully supported

• Training & Development: Interactive workshops to build technical and soft skills
• Mentorship: Access to a dedicated mentor and an internal buddy for guidance and support to help you settle in and guide you through your development programme
• Learning and Volunteering Events: Regular ‘Lunch & Learn’ with industry experts and a volunteering day to offer help to those in local communities via our Summer of Service programme
• Networking & Growth: Membership to our Young Professionals Network and the opportunity to lead on initiatives
• International Experience: Potential opportunities to visit other office locations in the UK, Europe, and North America 

What Can We Offer You?

We are committed to your success and will equip you with the skills, confidence, and connections to excel in the industry. In addition to hands-on learning in a supportive and friendly environment, we offer:

• Competitive salary with excellent benefits
• Study Support: Paid study leave + financial rewards upon qualification completion
• Career Growth: Excellent opportunities for progression
• International Travel: Visits to our Amsterdam and US offices
• 25 days holiday + 5 days via ‘holiday buying’
• Wellbeing Perks: Private healthcare, dental plan, mental health support, gym membership & season ticket train loan
• Social & Sports Clubs: Regular team lunches, networking events, and company socials
• Referral Bonus: £2,000 employee referral scheme

What Are We Looking For?

• Education: Achieved or on track for a 2:1 degree (in any discipline), and attained GCSE in Maths and English – grade 4 (C) or above
• Start Date: Available from 6^th October 2025
• Communication Skills: Confident in building relationships and networking from day one
• Curiosity & Drive: No prior insurance experience needed—we’ll provide the knowledge; you bring the enthusiasm!
• Creative and collaborative - an independence that makes you think and approach things differently. You seize opportunities and make things happen
• Client focused – prioritises customers’ needs, delivers solutions that put the customer first

Unfortunately, Sponsorship cannot be offered for this role.

If this sounds like a good fit, don’t miss out, click ‘Apply Now’ today!