Finance
Marine, Cargo & Logistics Insurance Apprenticeship Programme 2027
Howden
Location
London
Salary
£28,000
Duration
18 months
Hours per week
37.5h
Positions available
1
Level
Level 3 – Advanced
Qualification
Level 3
Start date
1 September 2027
Application deadline
13 November 2026
Vacancy reference
R0019707
Minimum grades
GCSE English grade C/4, GCSE Maths grade C/4
Disability Confident
✓ Yes
Apprenticeships are open from age 16, once you have finished Year 11 (S4 in Scotland).
About the role
Join Howden's Marine, Cargo & Logistics Insurance Apprenticeship Programme as a permanent employee. You'll gain real experience working alongside brokers, technicians and claims professionals, learning how we support clients in protecting their ships, cargo and transport operations. The programme includes rotations across different Marine, Cargo and Logistics insurance areas, exposure to the full insurance policy lifecycle from enquiry to renewal, and structured development of technical knowledge and professional skills.
Requirements
Must have full and unrestricted right to work in the UK. Must have lived permanently in the UK for the last 3 years. Must have achieved grade C/4 in GCSE English and Maths. Must not already hold a qualification that significantly overlaps with the apprenticeship content. No insurance experience required. Should be curious about insurance and global trade, organised, a clear communicator, comfortable with numbers, collaborative, motivated to learn and solve problems, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment.
Working week
Expected to work in the office at least 4 days per week. Must live within a commutable distance.
Skills
Insurance knowledgeCustomer serviceInformation processingProblem solvingCommunicationNumeracyOrganisationTeamwork
Required qualifications
Essential
GCSE · English · Grade 4
Essential
GCSE · Maths · Grade 4
Essential
Apprenticeship · Insurance · Grade Level 3
Training & development
18-month structured development programme designed to develop technical knowledge, professional skills and confidence. Includes rotations across different areas of Marine, Cargo and Logistics insurance, learning how businesses use insurance to protect their operations, and support in processing insurance information and maintaining systems and client records.
Future prospects
Fully funded professional qualifications relevant to your role in insurance. Structured learning and development through the 18-month apprenticeship development programme. Launch of career in Marine, Cargo & Logistics Insurance with ongoing professional development.
Company benefits
£28,000 salary and generous pension scheme. Fully funded professional qualifications. 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays and an additional day off at Christmas. Access to discounted personal health policies and wellbeing support. Range of employee benefits and insurance products. 2 days allocated for volunteering schemes. Employee-owned business structure.
About Howden
Howden is a global insurance group with employee ownership at its heart. The company has 24,000 employees spanning over 56 countries. Howden is united by a shared passion and no-limits mindset, with strength in international collaboration. The company is known for its culture that prioritises work-life balance, career progression, sustainability and volunteering.
If this one works out
This role is in London. If you'd be moving for it, a room in a shared house there typically runs £900–£1,400 a month.