Summer Trainee - Business Development

ABOUT HOWDEN

Howden is a leading global insurance intermediary group with employee ownership at its heart. Founded in 1994, it provides insurance, reinsurance and underwriting services and solutions to clients ranging from private individuals to the largest multinational companies.

The Group operates in 56 countries in Europe, the USA, Africa, Asia, the Middle East, Latin America, Australia and New Zealand, employs over 24,000 people and manages premiums totalling USD 51 billion on behalf of its clients.

JOB OVERVIEW:

We are currently recruiting Summer Trainees for our Business Development team for the period of July to August 2026. As a Summer Trainee, you will have the opportunity to participate in team projects and gain practical experience through day‑to‑day business operations.

YOUR ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct a strategic market research project to support business development and sales initiatives, including competitor analysis, industry trend monitoring and preparation of research summaries.
• Participate in client and insurer meetings to gain exposure to communication and relationship building in real business cases.
• Assist in providing client support, including handling client enquiries, preparing required information, coordinating follow‑up actions and ensuring timely resolution of client needs.
• Support sales operations activities such as preparing sales materials, coordinating with internal teams and updating sales records.
• Assist in ad‑hoc projects as assigned.

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL BE:

• University student, relevant studies in Business Studies / Actuarial Studies / Insurance / Data Science programmes are advantageous
• Proficient in MS Offices
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Good command of verbal and written English and Cantonese
• Able to work full time from July – August 2026

Yes, we offer all the usual rewards and benefits – including a pleasant and inclusive working environment, free beverage in workplace and more – but we know you expect all that.

What you might not expect is a job where everyone has a voice, where volunteering in the community is part of the day job, and where everyone is encouraged to play a part towards our sustainability goals. We want people who want to make a difference - not just in the workplace, but in the industry and in the wider community.

Howden starts with people – a culture driving force in our work, pushing us to create a company we’re proud of. One that leverages the power of insurance to shape a better future, for our clients and our communities.

Our culture:

People first

We have seen time and again that when we give our teams the space to perform and the support to grow, our clients reap the rewards.

Diversity & Inclusion

We consider our people our chief competitive advantage and as such we treat colleagues, candidates, clients, and business partners with equality, fairness and respect, regardless of their age, disability, race, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, marital status or family circumstances.

Finding the most talented and entrepreneurial people to join Howden has been and will continue to be key. If you are interested in the above role, please send your Curriculum Vitae with full career details, availability, current and expected salary to us.

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