Summer Underwriting Internship

Position Summary

The Ryan Specialty Underwriting Internship Program is a hands-on, immersive summer experience working within one of 6 designated underwriting teams in our London operation. Our program provides interns with meaningful exposure to the specialty insurance industry while developing professional skills through real-world projects, networking opportunities, and mentorship.

The programme will start on Monday the 28th of June and will run for 8 weeks until Friday the 21st of August, and you must be available for this period should you wish to apply. Successful interns will be offered a permanent role within our business for the Summer of 2027 as part of our first graduate cohort.

Applications will close on Monday the 6th April, with final assessment centres taking place in the week of the 26th April.

Location

London - UK - Fenchurch

What will your job entail?

What You'll Do

As An Early Career Intern, You Will

• Gain foundational knowledge of Ryan Specialty’s business model, products, and services.
• Participate in hands-on projects that contribute to your assigned team’s goals.
• Collaborate with leaders, teammates, and fellow interns in a professional, growth-oriented environment.
• Conduct research, analyse data, and support day-to-day operations within your business unit.
• Engage in learning sessions, workshops, and department overviews across the organisation.
• Participate in networking opportunities and intern events.
• Present a capstone or end-of-program deliverable showcasing your experience and insights.

What We're Looking For

• Current undergraduate students going into their final year of university.
• Interest in the insurance, risk management, financial services, or business operations fields.
• Strong communication, analytical, and organisational skills.
• Willingness to learn, take initiative, and contribute in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams.
• A growth mindset and curiosity about building a career at Ryan Specialty.

Program Benefits

• Hands-on project experience.
• Professional development and leadership exposure.
• Opportunity to work within a high-performance, high-impact organisation.
• Insight into career pathways across various Ryan Specialty business units.

Duration

This is a full-time, paid summer internship starting on Monday the 29th June for 8 weeks until Friday 21st August. You will be required to be available for the full duration.

Disclaimer

Ryan Specialty is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building and sustaining a diverse workforce throughout the organization. Our vision is an inclusive and equitable workplace where all employees are valued for and evaluated on their performance and contributions. Differences in race, creed, color, religious beliefs, physical or mental capabilities, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, and many other characteristics bring together varied perspectives and add value to the service we provide our clients, trading partners, and communities. This policy extends to all aspects of our employment practices, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, discipline, firing, promoting, transferring, compensation, benefits, training, leaves of absence, and other terms, conditions, and benefits of employment.