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Graduate Programme
As one of the largest managing agencies in the Lloyd’s market, Kiln was the first to employ graduate trainees and is consistently recognised as having one of the best trainee schemes in the Lloyd’s market. This is where it all begins!
Terrorism, trade disruption, sport, space, hurricanes and earthquakes are only a few of the risks we insure. Our development as an international organisation, combined with our approach to invest in the development of our employees, makes Kiln an exciting and rewarding place to work.
We run graduate schemes which focus on careers in:
- Underwriting
- Claims
- Actuarial
- IT
- Finance
Graduate trainee scheme details
Kiln’s business portfolio is highly specialised and the training you receive is crucial to ensure you get the most from the scheme. All of our schemes involve a two-year programme, during which we will provide you with a thorough grounding in the core aspects of our business.
A series of three-month placements in different parts of the business (tailored to your scheme) offers you defined learning and achievement. You will have agreed objectives that will be regularly reviewed through progress assessments, along with the opportunity to create a network of contacts through established groups within the London insurance market.
Placements can include experience with teams in the following business areas:
- Underwriting (e.g. Property, Marine, Aviation, A&H, Life, Reinsurance, etc)
- Claims
- Catastrophe risk modelling
- Capital risk modelling
- Syndicate management
- Internal audit finance
- Information technology
- Human resources
All graduates will have the opportunity of a minimum one month international placement during the scheme.
The number of vacancies we have each year within these functions depends on our current business needs and requirements.
Requirements
When recruiting for our UK graduate schemes, we look for:
- A strong academic record in any subject at tertiary level, supported by excellent school grades
- Strong communication skills
- Well demonstrated analytical skills
- Proven numeric ability
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Fluency in English.
Graduates educated outside the UK will be expected to hold an equivalent level of academic qualification.