Howden is offering a 6-week Business Analyst Internship within its Specialty Insights & Analytics team, providing a unique opportunity for penultimate and final-year university students interested in insurance and data analytics. This hands-on internship allows participants to work on real-world projects, gain industry insights, and develop essential analytical skills.
Ideal candidates will have a curious mindset, a passion for data-driven decision-making, and the ability to contribute to meaningful business solutions. This is a chance to build experience, enhance career prospects, and gain exposure to the dynamic world of insurance analytics.
Kickstart your career with Howden—apply now!
About Howden Group
Howden originated in 1994, starting with a team of three individuals and a canine companion. The company has since expanded to a global insurance group of 17,000 people, managing $38 billion in premiums for its clientele.
The company’s largest shareholder group consists of its employees, supported by three long-term, minority growth-equity partners who are aligned with its vision of creating a sustainable business. The business will remain independent, never to be sold.
The concept of an owner’s mentality is ingrained within Howden’s corporate culture. The employees readily assume responsibility for their decisions, actions, and deliverables. They possess a vested interest in the company’s success. It is understood that collaborative efforts to advance the business will yield substantial benefits for all involved.
Position: Business Analyst Intern
Salary: Competitive
Job Type: Full Time
Location: London, UK
Who are we?
Howden is a collective – a group of talented and passionate people all around the world. 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 18,000 employees spanning over 100 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.
Are you ready to explore a career in insurance and work with some of the best minds in the industry? At Howden, we’re on a mission to do things differently. Our no-silo approach, outstanding team, and focus on innovation and execution mean our clients are at the heart of everything we do.
When you join Howden, you become part of a vibrant and ambitious workplace culture that prioritises teamwork, ownership, and shared success. Here, your contributions will directly impact our mission to be the global partner of choice in insurance and strategic advisory.
Our 6-week Business Analyst Internship within the Specialty Insights & Analytics team is an opportunity to gain hands-on experience, contribute to significant projects, and develop the analytical skills needed to thrive in the insurance industry.
As a Howden Business Analyst Intern, you will:
- Work alongside industry experts in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.
- Gain exposure to key areas of insurance analytics, including data modelling, trend analysis, and reporting.
- Support the development of insights that drive business decisions and client solutions.
- Apply analytical thinking to tackle sophisticated business problems.
- Work with large data sets, ensuring accuracy and attention to detail.
- Develop valuable technical and problem-solving skills to kickstart your career.
Who are we looking for?
- Penultimate or final-year university students with a curiosity about insurance and data analytics.
- Intermediate Excel skills
- Knowledge of SQL would be highly desirable
- Solid attention to detail and accuracy when working with data.
- Excellent mathematical and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret and present data optimally.
- A proactive approach with the ability to problem-solve and get results.
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 our values:
- Our successes come from those brave enough to try new things.
- We support each other in both the small everyday moments and the bigger challenges.
- We are determined to make a positive difference at work and beyond.
Be a part of Howden’s exciting journey. Together, we are crafting the future of insurance.
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.
*Not all positions can accommodate changes to working hours or locations. Reach out to your Recruitment Partner if you want to know more.
Intern (Paid) (Fixed Term) (Trainee)
Required Documents
- CV/Resume
- Cover Letter
Application Process
To learn more and apply for this internship, please visit HERE
Application Deadline
March 16, 2025