Title: 2026 Underwriting Internship Programme Scheme - London, UK
Company: Everest Advisors (Uk), Ltd.
Job Category: Interns
Job Description:
Location: London – Hybrid (3 days on-site, 2 days working remotely)
Are you interested in a career in underwriting? Join Everest’s 2026 Underwriting Internship Scheme, just a stone’s throw from the iconic Lloyd’s of London building on Lime Street, in the heart of the city.
The paid Intern Programme (10 weeks) is offered between 1st June and 7th August 2026
Assessment Centres: Early March 2026
Our Strength - Our People
Everest is a global leader in risk management, rooted in a rich, 50+ year heritage of enabling businesses to survive and thrive, and economies to function and flourish. We are underwriters of risk, growth, progress and opportunity. We are a global team focused on disciplined capital allocation and long-term value creation for all stakeholders, who care deeply about our impact on communities and the wider world.
Your Impact & Opportunity
This opportunity provides a leading London Programme with hands-on learning. The job of the insurance/reinsurance underwriter is to select risks and determine the adequate terms, conditions, and price for the risks we assume. You can expect a learning experience that develops professional skills and serves as a foundation for students to explore career choices in Underwriting, working alongside some of the most talented members of the insurance/reinsurance industry, our interns gain relevant experience in various aspects of the field.
Prepare to learn what underwriters actually do. You’ll walk away with real-world experience—and a much better idea of what your professional future may look like. Seize your chance - and shape your future with our Programme. Examples of the practical work activities are:
- Collaborate with underwriters on process, production of management information, business development, and marketing
- Gain experience with risk-related data and the creation and maintenance of underwriting documentation
- Monitor and maintain accurate and up to date risk data on the underwriting systems
- Maintaining and developing key relationships including brokers and external clients
- Assistance with profitability analyses
- You will create ad hoc reports and provide analysis
- Help adjust claims from a diverse multi-class portfolio
- Participate in client visits and audits, develop investigatory skills, and build internal and external relationships
Start strong—your internship experience prepares you for a smooth transition into our Rotational Development Program!
About the Programme
- Challenging and rewarding Programme where you will be working on real projects and gaining exposure to industry experts within the organisation.
- A great mix of learning and hands on experience within the team you will be working in.
- Provides penultimate year university students with a strong foundation to their career.
- Underwriting - within Underwriting you may be working within an insurance/reinsurance underwriting team to understand all the risks associated with a particular sector and then working with the team to finalize a deal.
What You Bring: Experience & Qualifications
- You are in your penultimate year of study; enrolled in an accredited university.
- You have achieved a minimum 2.1-degree classification or equivalent in any degree discipline as we’ll match you to a role that best uses your skill set and personality.
- At least GCSE Grade A (or equivalent) in English and Maths. Ideally having studied Maths at AS/A Level.
- You have permanent work authorization/right to work in the UK
- Excellent Microsoft skills, especially Excel.
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Results-oriented
- Strong business acumen, with basic understanding of the insurance/reinsurance industry and a desire to learn more.
- Demonstrated, excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work in teams and cultivate strong business relationships.
- Adaptability and learning agility.
- You are team player with ability to collaborate effectively.
- A self-starter with the ability to work independently and deal effectively with multiple tasks/priorities in a fast-paced environment.
You Will be Rewarded With:
- Joining a Company with a strong brand and strong results to match
- Joining an exciting industry, where keeping abreast of global developments is critical to success
- Joining a company where your career development is important to us.
Competitive salary and benefits
What if I don’t meet every requirement? At Everest we are dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace. So, if you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every element in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Please let us know if you need any accommodations throughout the application or interview process.
Our Culture
At Everest, our purpose is to provide the world with protection. We help clients and businesses thrive, fuel global economies, and create sustainable value for our colleagues, shareholders and the communities that we serve. We also pride ourselves on having a unique and inclusive culture which is driven by a unified set of values and behaviors. Click hereto learn more about our culture.
- Our Values are the guiding principles that inform our decisions, actions and behaviors. They are an expression of our culture and an integral part of how we work: Talent. Thoughtful assumption of risk. Execution. Efficiency. Humility. Leadership. Collaboration. Inclusion and Belonging.
- Our Colleague Behaviors define how we operate and interact with each other no matter our location, level or function: Respect everyone. Pursue better. Lead by example. Own our outcomes. Win together.
All colleagues are held accountable to upholding and supporting our values and behaviors across the company. This includes day to day interactions with fellow colleagues, and the global communities we serve.
Type: Intern
Time Type: Full time
Primary Location: London
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