Marine, Cargo & Logistics Graduate Programme

Howden Marine, Cargo & Logistics Insurance Graduate role supporting insurance placement and client servicing while learning how marine, shipping, cargo and logistics risks are managed across global markets.

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.

Discover How Global Trade Keeps Moving 

Looking for a graduate role where you’ll be at the centre of global events, international trade and complex risks that shape the world of marine insurance. Join Howden's Marine, Cargo & Logistics team and discover how global trade keeps moving safely.

You'll learn how organisations manage and protect vessels, shipping operations and cargo & storage exposures against risks such as damage, theft, accidents and disruption and how tailored insurance solutions respond when the unexpected happens. 

 
From day one, you’ll gain exposure to our global clients across North America, the UK & Ireland, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific. You'll work alongside experienced specialised across multiple areas of marine, cargo and logistics insurance while building the knowledge, skills and relationships needed to kick start your career. 

This is a permanent role supported by a structured development programme, designed to accelerate your technical expertise, professional confidence and long-term career growth. 

What you’ll be doing?

You'll begin with a structured induction before joining the Marine, Cargo & Logistics team, where you'll work alongside experienced specialists on live client projects. 

During the programme, you'll: 

• Support the processing of insurance risks and client information.  

• Learn how insurance transactions move from initial enquiry through to placement and servicing.  

• Gaining exposure to the London Insurance Market, including Lloyd's of London, and understand how business is placed within it.  

• Attend meetings with underwriters and brokers to develop your understanding of the wider insurance market.  

• Use internal systems and tools to maintain accurate records and information.  

• Prepare spreadsheets, documentation and reports to support insurance placement, broker and client servicing  

• Build relationships with clients, underwriters and the wider MCL team. 

• Develop your commercial awareness by exploring topics impacting global trade, shipping and logistics. 

Who are we looking for?  

No insurance experience is needed; we’ll teach you everything you need to know! 

You'll be: 

• In your final year of university or a recent graduate from any degree discipline, on track for or having achieved a 2:2 or above.   

• Collaborative and enjoy building relationships with a range of people. 

• Comfortable working in fast paced environments and able to balance multiple responsibilities. 

• A confident communicator who is willing to share ideas. 

• Curious to ask questions and learn more about our industry. 

• Driven and enjoy problem solving. 

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, people are at the heart of everything we do. As an employee-owned business, we believe success is built through collaboration, learning and supporting one another. You'll join a permanent role from day one and take part in our structured 18-month development programme, designed to accelerate your technical, commercial and professional growth. 

You'll also benefit from: 

• £35,000 salary and a generous pension scheme. 

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

• Structured learning and development through our 18-month graduate programme. 

• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays and an additional day off at Christmas. 

• Access to discounted personal health policies, a competitive pension scheme, wellbeing benefits and a range of insurance products. 

• 2 days allocated to take part in volunteering schemes. 

What do we offer in return?

A career that you define. At Howden, we value diversity – there is no one Howden type. Instead, we’re looking for individuals who share the same values as us:

• Our successes have all come from someone brave enough to try something new

• We support each other in the small everyday moments and the bigger challenges

• We are determined to make a positive difference at work and beyond

Reasonable adjustments

We're committed to providing reasonable accommodations at Howden to ensure that our positions align well with your needs.  Besides the usual adjustments such as software, IT, and office setups, we can also accommodate other changes such as flexible hours* or hybrid working*.

If you're excited by this role but have some doubts about whether it’s the right fit for you, send us your application – if your profile fits the role’s criteria, we will be in touch to assist in helping to get you set up with any reasonable adjustments you may require.