Marine, Cargo and Logistics Insurance Apprenticeship Programme

Our Marine, Cargo & Logistics teams help clients use insurance to protect their ships, cargo and transport operations if something goes wrong, such as damage, accidents, theft or delays.

As an apprentice, you'll work with our brokers, technicians and claims team to learn how we support our clients and deliver tailored solutions.

What you'll do

• 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

Training

Insurance Practitioner Level 3.

After the apprenticeship

Our apprentices join Howden on permanent contracts from day one. After successfully completing the 18-month programme, you'll transition out of the apprenticeship and continue developing your skills, expertise and career within your chosen area of the business.

Skills

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Administrative skills
• Logical
• Team working

Qualifications

• Essential: GCSE, English (grade 4)
• Essential: GCSE, Maths (grade 4)

About the employer

Howden is a global insurance group with employee ownership at its heart. We're experts helping clients adapt and thrive in a changing world. Together, we have pushed the boundaries of insurance. We are united by a shared passion and no-limits mind-set, and our strength lies in our ability to collaborate as a powerful international team comprised of 23,000 employees and spanning 56 countries.

Our people are our biggest asset as well as our largest shareholder group and are everything that makes us unique; our inclusive culture, the quality service we offer our clients, and our continued growth, all come from our people-first approach. There's no such thing as individual success. We all need to play our part, contributing our skills and experience to make a true difference. That's Howden.

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Insurance practitioner (level 3), Legal, finance and accounting
• Apprenticeship level: Advanced (level 3)
• Training provider: WISER ACADEMY LIMITED
• Expected duration: 1 Year 6 Months
• Hours: 37.5 hours a week. Working week: Monday to Friday 9 am to 5:30 pm
• Start date: 13 September 2027
• Positions available: 1
• Wage: £28,000 a year