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High Net-Worth Insurance Apprenticeship Programme 2027

Howden
Location
Amersham
Salary
£23,000 per year
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
R0019698
Minimum grades
GCSE English and 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 High Net-Worth Insurance Apprenticeship Programme to help protect luxury homes, high-performance cars and other valuable assets. You'll work with the Private Clients team, learning the foundations of high net-worth motor and home insurance while building client relationships and providing exceptional service. The programme combines hands-on experience with structured learning and development over 18 months, leading to a permanent role.

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 needed. Must be a confident communicator, able to build relationships, passionate about service delivery, resilient, organised, positive, enthusiastic and motivated by goals. Must be comfortable working with clients who may have high expectations.

Working week

Expected to work in the office at least 4-5 days per week. Must live within commutable distance. Permanent role from day one.

Skills

Client communicationRelationship buildingInsurance knowledgeCustomer servicePolicy managementTask managementProfessional service delivery

Required qualifications

Essential
GCSE · English · Grade C/4
Essential
GCSE · Maths · Grade C/4
Essential
Apprenticeship · Insurance · Grade Level 3

Training & development

18-month structured apprenticeship development programme combining on-the-job learning and professional qualifications. You'll learn foundations of high net-worth motor and home insurance, client communication, policy amendments, renewals processes, and client record management. Structured induction followed by gradual increase in responsibility working alongside experienced colleagues.
Future prospects
Completion of Level 3 Insurance apprenticeship qualification with transition to permanent employment at Howden.

Company benefits

£23,000 salary and generous pension scheme. Fully funded professional qualifications. Structured learning and development through 18-month apprenticeship programme. 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays. Discounted personal health policies, wellbeing support and range of employee benefits and insurance products. Access to travel cost reimbursement for assessment centre. Reasonable adjustments available including flexible hours and hybrid working where applicable.

Things to consider

You may only apply to one apprenticeship programme for the 2027 intake. Duplicate applications will not be considered. Must be willing to work in office setting 4-5 days per week and maintain commutable distance to Amersham. Assessment process includes online form, gamified assessment, pre-recorded video interview, and in-person assessment centre (travel costs covered).

About Howden

Howden is a global insurance group with employee ownership at its heart. United by shared passion and no-limits mindset with 24,000 employees spanning over 56 countries. The company is known for its strong culture focused on work-life balance, career progression, sustainability and volunteering.