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.
Insurance Claims Apprenticeship Programme 2027
Please read before submitting: You may only apply to one apprenticeship programme for our 2027 intake. Submitting duplicate applications will result in them not being considered.
Location: Birmingham
Start date: September 2027
Salary: £23,000
Duration: You'll join us in a permanent role from day one while completing an 18-month development programme.
Structure: You’re expected to work in the office at least 4 days per week and must live within a commutable distance
Qualification: Level 3 Insurance apprenticeship
Claims Apprenticeship Programme
Support Businesses, Solve Problems and Be There When It Matters Most
Ready to earn, learn and launch your career? This is more than your first job. You’ll gain real experience, work towards a recognised qualification and build skills that will shape your future.
Our Commercial & Schemes team helps a range of businesses protect themselves against the risks they face every day. Our Claims team steps in when something goes wrong and a client needs to use their insurance. Whether they have experienced damage, an accident or another unexpected event, we guide them through the claims process and help them work towards the best possible outcome.
You’ll join Howden on a permanent role and complete an 18-month development programme designed to develop your technical knowledge, professional skills and confidence to kick start your career.
What you’ll be doing?
You will begin with a structured induction before joining our Claims team, where you will work alongside experienced colleagues and gradually take on more responsibility.
During the programme, you'll:
- Support Claims Handlers and Executives by gathering information from clients about their claims.
- Gain hands-on experience learning how insurance policies work and how cover is assessed for different client claims.
- Learn how to handle calls with clients and deliver excellent customer service.
- Support the team with following up with clients and insurers to keep claims moving.
- Help prepare reports and analyse data.
Who are we looking for?
No insurance experience is needed; we’ll teach you everything you need to know!
You'll be:
- Confident communicating with a wide range of people, including over the phone.
- Organised and able to manage multiple tasks effectively.
- Someone who enjoys building positive relationships and delivering great customer service.
- A keen problem solver who uses their attention to detail skills when solving challenges.
- Curious and motivated to learn and grow your career in insurance.
- Able to stay calm and positive when faced with challenging situations.
To be eligible for our apprenticeship, you must:
- Have the full and unrestricted right to work in the UK.
- Have lived permanently in the UK for the last 3 years.
- Have achieved a grade C/4 in GCSE English and Maths.
- Not already hold a qualification that significantly overlaps with the content of this apprenticeship.
Application process
Our application process is designed to help you show your potential, not to test what you already know!
- Online application form – no CV required: We believe you're more than just a document, so we won’t ask you to submit a CV. Please upload a blank document on the application form.
- Online gamified assessment: We’ve created games that will help us understand your natural strengths and how you approach different situations. There are no right or wrong answers. You can complete this stage on your phone or laptop, whichever suits you best!
- Pre-recorded video interview: You will record your answers to a few questions using your phone or laptop, giving you the chance to tell us more about yourself in your own time in a relaxed setting.
- Assessment centre: Our final stage is an in-person assessment centre at one of our offices. You'll take part in some fun group activities and meet our team in a relaxed setting. This day is all about getting to know you better and for you to see what it's like to be part of Howden and experience our culture. We'll cover all your travel costs for this day, because where you are now, shouldn’t hold back your future!
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 gain exposure to an exciting global industry, receive structured development throughout the summer and build relationships that could shape your future career.
You'll also benefit from:
- £23,000 and a generous pension scheme.
- Completing fully funded professional qualifications relevant for your role.
- Structured learning and development through our 18-month apprenticeship development programme.
- 25 days' annual leave, plus bank holidays.
- Access to discounted personal health policies, wellbeing support and a range of employee benefits and insurance products.
Ready to apply?
Want to know what life at Howden is really like? Visit our Early Careers hub to explore our culture, learn more about the insurance industry, and get practical tips to help you prepare for our recruitment process. It's also a great way to work out which career path suits you best.
You can also follow our TikTok accounts, @earlycareersjo and @millieinsurancecareers, for behind-the-scenes insights into life at Howden, career advice, and application tips from our Early Careers team.
Please read before submitting: You may only apply to one apprenticeship programme for our 2027 intake. Submitting duplicate applications will result in additional applications not being considered.
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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
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.
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