Financial Lines Broking Graduate Program

Supports clients and insurers in managing complex financial and cyber risks while developing expertise in insurance broking through rotations across Financial Institutions, Cyber, and Directors & Officers Liability teams.

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.

Financial Lines Group 

Financial Lines is one of the most dynamic and fast-evolving areas of the insurance industry. It focuses on protecting organizations against complex risks, from cyber-attacks and professional liability claims to regulatory investigations, management liability, and emerging technology exposures. 

As businesses continue to evolve and new risks emerge, Financial Lines professionals play a critical role in helping clients navigate uncertainty and make informed decisions. This creates a unique opportunity to combine analytical thinking, relationship building, and commercial problem-solving while working at the intersection of business, finance, technology, and risk. 

Whether advising a global financial institution, a fast-growing fintech, or an innovative digital asset company, you'll gain exposure to complex challenges that shape industries and economies around the world. 

Our Graduate Program 

You’ll join a 12-month development experience designed for recent graduates ready to build a meaningful career in insurance. From day one, you'll build an understanding of how different risks are assessed, placed, and managed, while developing the technical and commercial skills needed to advise clients effectively. 

You’ll gain experience across specialist areas including: 

• Financial Institutions 

• Cyber 

• Directors & Officers Liability  

Throughout the program, you’ll develop the technical knowledge, commercial awareness, and professional skills needed to succeed in a broking career. Your experience will include structured learning, professional development workshops, networking opportunities, mentoring, and access to senior leaders through speaker events and interactive sessions.  

What you’ll be doing  

• Rotate across teams including Financial Institutions, Cyber, and Directors & Officers Liability, gaining broad exposure to Financial Lines insurance and claims.  

• Support client accounts and learn how insurance programs are designed, marketed, and placed. 

• Assist with presentations, submissions, renewal strategies, and other client deliverables. 

• Research industries, emerging risks, and market trends to support client and placement activities. 

• Build relationships with insurers and underwriters while developing an understanding of coverage structures and negotiations. 

• Participate in client meetings, internal strategy discussions, and renewal planning sessions. 

• Gain exposure to claims management, client servicing, and the broader insurance lifecycle. 

• Develop the technical, commercial, and relationship-building skills needed for a successful career in broking. 

What are we looking for? 

You don't need previous insurance experience or technical knowledge - we'll provide the training and support to help you succeed. 

We're looking for recent graduates or students graduating soon from any degree discipline who are excited to learn, curious about business, and interested in understanding how organizations manage risk and navigate complex challenges. 

You'll thrive in this role if you are: 

• On track to achieve, or have achieved, a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or above 

• Curious, proactive, and eager to learn new concepts and skills. 

• Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment. 

• A strong communicator who enjoys building relationships and collaborating with others. 

• Motivated to take ownership of your work and contribute to team success. 

• A problem-solver who approaches challenges with a positive, solutions-focused mindset. 

• Resilient, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities effectively. 

To be eligible for this program, you must have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States. 

Why should you apply? 

• Opportunity to complete fully funded professional and technical qualifications relevant for your role and career pathway.   

• Excellent training and development schemes and accelerated career progression.   

• 2 days allocated to take part in volunteering schemes.  

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including healthcare savings and reimbursement accounts  

• 401(k) retirement plan  

• Flexible Paid Time Off and paid parental leave  

• Life and Disability insurance