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 2026
Salary: £35,000 –£40,000
Closing date: Friday 5th June
Working structure: 4 days in office
Howden CAP and our Surety Team
Howden CAP (Capital, Advisory and Placement) advises banks, large corporate firms and investment funds on how insurance can facilitate transactions such as investments, loans and acquisitions.
Within CAP is ourSurety Teamwho provide access to bespoke surety bonding for international and complexrisks,acting as the link between clients and insurers
Surety insurance helps protect clients if a businessfails tomeet its contractual obligations, such as completing a project or payingwhat it owes. A surety bond is a promise backed by an insurerandif the businessfails todeliver, the insurer steps in to protect the client
The Graduate Programme
You will join a collaborative and ambitious team where our clients are at the centre of everything we do. We are looking forcuriousLaw and Finance graduateswho are keen to start their careers in insurance
This programme is designed to give you early exposure to real client work, supported by structured training andhands‑onlearning from experienced professionals.
Whatyou’llbedoing
Learn about our surety products and theend-to-endprocess for placing surety bonds.
Work directly with clients,insurersand underwriters to structure and place surety bonds.
Reviewlegalcontracts,financial recordstoidentifyany risks that may make the surety bond too risky for an insurer.
Support with reviewingclient documentationand preparing materials for upcoming meetings
Assistwith taking meeting notes to ensure that client files areaccurateand up to date.
Gain earlyexposureto client and insurer meetings, learninghow our clients are advised andhowdeals are negotiated
Build andmaintainsstrong relationships with internal stakeholders and external contacts.
What are we looking for?
No experience or technical knowledge is required - we’ll teach you everything you need to know!
Soon-to-be or recent Law and Finance graduateswho have a strong interest in commercial,legal,and financial matters.
A keen eye for detail and strong analytical skills.
Individuals with strong interpersonal skills who thrive on connecting and building relationships with others.
Ability to influence and negotiate in professional settings.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, and comfortable speaking on the phone with senior individuals.
Resilient and hard-working graduates who arecurious to learnand develop.
You must have full unrestricted right to work in the UK.
Why apply?
Opportunity to complete fully funded professional and technical training relevant for your role and career pathway.
Access to discounted personal health policies as well as a range of insurance products
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and an extra day off for Christmas.
Competitivesalary and generous pension scheme.
Excellent training and development schemes and accelerated career progression.
Cycle to work loan schemeand discount on gym memberships
2days allocated to take part in volunteering schemes
Application process
Our application process is designed to help you show your potential, not to test what you already know!
At Howden, we are committed to developing and maintaining a culture of equality and diversity in the workplace and welcome applications from all backgrounds.
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
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.
*Not all positions can accommodate changes to working hours or locations. Reach out to your Recruitment Partner if you want to know more.
Permanent
We’re Howden, the people first insurance group with employee ownership at its heart.
From launching with just three employees in 1994, we’ve grown to over 23,000 people around the globe. Together, our expertise span the full spectrum of insurance: broking, reinsurance, underwriting, risk consultancy and employee benefits.
We rise to any challenge and are determined to use insurance as a force for good.
