Beazley UK Early Careers Programmes

From spaceships to subsea ships and from major sporting events to celebrity concerts, specialist insurance is an exciting place to be. Beazley is the largest Lloyd’s syndicate, and the market leader in products such as Cyber – you can read our full story back on the main Early Careers Academy Page.

There’s no better place to launch your career! All programmes have been designed by respected senior leaders who sponsor the programmes and you – setting you up for continued success. All programmes have personal and professional development built in, and a fantastic support network set-up to help you thrive. For our 2027 intake, we are offering programmes in Actuarial and Underwriting across our Birmingham and London offices.

We’ll welcome you to the family and to show our commitment to you, you’ll start as a full-time Beazley employee from day 1. This entitles to you all our renowned benefits, from free lunch and reimbursed office travel to flexible religious holidays and private medical cover.

Our non-hierarchical structure and friendly culture make Beazley a fantastic launchpad for your career – we can't wait to welcome you!

Our 2027 Graduate and Apprenticeship programmes for September are now open!!

Actuarial Graduate Scheme

Location: Birmingham

Actuaries play a critical role in helping Beazley understand, quantify and manage risk. Using mathematics, data analysis and statistical modelling, they support key business decisions and help shape the future of our underwriting portfolio.

As an Actuarial Graduate, you'll gain exposure to areas such as pricing, reserving, capital modelling and business analytics. You'll work with large datasets, solve complex problems and help influence strategic decision-making across the business. This programme offers an excellent opportunity for analytical thinkers who enjoy working with data and want to build a career in a highly respected profession.

Entry Requirements: 2:1 Degree in a numerical subject
Marine, Aviation & Political Risks (MAP) Underwriting Graduate Scheme

Location: London

Marine, Aviation & Political Risks is one of the most exciting and globally connected areas of specialist insurance. The team helps protect businesses operating across international trade, transportation, aviation and complex geopolitical environments.

As a MAP Underwriting Graduate, you'll learn how to assess a wide range of risks, from commercial aircraft and cargo movements to political instability and global supply chain exposures. You'll develop strong commercial awareness, build relationships with brokers and clients, and gain insight into the industries that keep the world connected.

Entry Requirements: 2:2 Degree in any discipline
Specialty Underwriting Graduate Scheme

Location: London

Specialty Underwriting focuses on unique and complex risks across a broad range of industries. From professional services and healthcare organisations to technology businesses and media companies, Specialty Underwriters help clients manage challenges that require expertise and tailored solutions.

As a Graduate Underwriter, you'll learn how to evaluate risks, understand emerging trends and develop innovative insurance solutions. You'll combine analytical thinking with relationship-building skills while gaining exposure to some of the most interesting sectors in the global economy.

Entry Requirements – 2:2 Degree in any discipline

Cyber Underwriting Graduate Scheme

Location: London

Cyber is one of the fastest-growing and most innovative areas of insurance. As organisations become increasingly reliant on technology, the need to protect against cyber threats has never been greater.

As a Cyber Underwriting Graduate, you'll gain insight into areas such as ransomware, data breaches, technology failures and cyber resilience. You'll work closely with brokers and clients to understand their risk landscape and help deliver solutions that enable businesses to operate with confidence in an increasingly digital world.

Entry Requirements – 2:2 Degree in any discipline
Property Underwriting Graduate Scheme

Location: London

Property Underwriting helps businesses protect some of their most valuable assets. From commercial buildings and global property portfolios to climate-related exposures and catastrophe risks, Property Underwriters provide clients with the confidence to invest and grow.

As a Property Underwriting Graduate, you'll learn how to assess physical risks, analyse exposure data and develop insurance solutions that meet the needs of clients across a wide range of industries. You'll build an understanding of global risk trends and play a key role in helping businesses recover when the unexpected happens.

Entry Requirements – 2:2 Degree in any discipline

Why Beazley?

At Beazley, you'll be empowered to take ownership of your development from day one. Through structured learning, mentoring, professional qualifications and exposure to senior leaders, you'll gain the experience and confidence needed to build a successful long-term career.

Guided by our values of Be Bold, Strive for Better and Do the Right Thing, you'll join a collaborative and supportive culture where individuality is valued, ideas are encouraged and success is shared.

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