Employers like to see you have completed some work experience, whether this is in a customer service role or something more specific to insurance. They aren’t too concerned if you have done internships or not, as sports and voluntary work are seen as useful to have.
There are few internships available within the insurance world, so competition is high. Graduate training schemes are also popular. Entry requirements will depend on the role you are applying for and the company too.
Graduate training schemes and internships
- Allianz - graduate careers
One of the largest insurers in the UK.
- Aon - graduate careers
The world’s number 1 insurance broker, provider of reinsurance and in human resource consulting.
- Aviva - graduate careers
The world's sixth largest insurance group and the largest in the UK.
- Axa - graduate careers
The largest insurance brand in the world and the largest insurer by revenue.
- Catlin Group - careers
A global specialty property / casualty insurer and reinsurer, writing more than 30 lines of business.
- Co-operative - graduate careers
A unique family of businesses owned by its members including: Food, Travel, Banking, Insurance, Pharmacy, Funeralcare, Legal Services and Electrical.
- Direct Line Group - graduate careers
The largest insurer in the UK for individual customers, as well as the biggest motor insurer and the number one for household insurance.
- Hiscox Insurance Company - graduate careers
A leading specialist insurer with a diverse portfolio of personal and commercial risks.
- Lloyds of London - careers
The world’s specialist insurance market.
- Standard Life plc
A leading long term savings and investments company operating internationally.
- Swiss Re - graduate careers
A leading wholesale provider of reinsurance, insurance and other insurance-based forms of risk transfer.
- Zurich - graduate careers
World-leading financial services organisation
Get experience
It is important to gain experience in order to put you in a good place when applying for graduate training positions.
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