2027 Corporate Risk & Broking, Graduate Development Programme – London

WTW
London, United Kingdom
On-site

Who this role is best for

Best suited to graduates with a strong analytical mindset and interest in insurance, working in a dynamic corporate risk and broking environment. The role offers hybrid work arrangements and exposure to diverse industries such as cyber, financial institutions, marine and construction.

Best fit for

  • Graduates with a 2:1 degree and a curiosity to learn about insurance and risk management
    — “At least 2:1 degree-qualified in any discipline”
  • Candidates who thrive in collaborative, team-oriented settings and enjoy building client relationships
    — “Build strong relationships with colleagues and clients across sectors”

Things to consider

  • The role requires a minimum of four days in the office as part of the hybrid work arrangement
    — “blending working at home with at least four days in the office”
  • The program involves a two-year commitment with a focus on professional development and qualification progression
    — “two-year graduate programme will see you building your knowledge and skills”

How to stand out

  • Highlight your ability to convey complex information clearly in your application materials
    — “confident communicator who knows how to build relationships and clearly convey complicated information”
  • Emphasize any experience or coursework in data manipulation or analysis
    — “tackle challenges such as analysing and manipulating data and producing reports”
  • Showcase your interest in or knowledge of the insurance and risk advisory industry
    — “help organisations make forward-thinking choices about their people, their investments and the risks they face”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • build technical knowledge
  • strong relationships with colleagues and clients
  • professional and personal development
Typical background
financerisk management

Skills & requirements

Required

Risk ManagementInsuranceClient ServicingBusiness DevelopmentProject Management

Preferred

Cyber RiskFinancial InstitutionsMarine And Construction

Stack & domain

InsuranceRisk ManagementBrokingClient ServicingAnalyticsStrategyBusiness DevelopmentProject ManagementCommunicationTeamworkProblem-solvingLeadershipCreativityStrategic ThinkingLevel 6 Senior Insurance Professional QualificationChartered Insurance Institute Advanced Diploma In InsuranceFinance

About the role

Original posting from WTW

With over 49,000 colleagues in over 140 countries, we help organisations make forward-thinking choices about their people, their investments and the risks they face. Joining our industry-leading Corporate Risk & Broking (CRB) team, you’ll be part of this impact right from the start.

Our CRB business is one of the world’s largest insurance brokers and risk advisory firms. We help clients ranging from small businesses to multinationals to understand, assess and manage their risks. Our experts collaborate around the world to provide our clients with a broader perspective, data-led insight and exceptional service. You’ll help us continue to deliver to truly exceptional standards.

At WTW, we believe difference makes us stronger. We want our workforce to reflect the different and varied markets we operate in and to build a culture of inclusivity that makes colleagues feel welcome, valued and empowered to bring their whole selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive work environment throughout our organisation. We embrace all types of diversity.

Responsibilities:

This two-year graduate programme will see you building your knowledge and skills in areas all across our CRB business. Working with and learning from industry-leading colleagues, you’ll:

Develop your technical knowledge through meaningful assignments and projectsBuild strong relationships with colleagues and clients across sectors including cyber, financial institutions, marine and constructionGrow every day, from a thorough induction to ongoing professional and personal development through bespoke learning journeysBe supported as you study towards your Level 6 Senior Insurance Professional Qualification, whilst gaining the highly valued Chartered Insurance Institute Advanced Diploma in InsuranceGiven the breadth of our CRB business, you could find yourself in the following types of opportunities:

Broking, where you’ll be the intermediary in the insurance transaction, ensuring the clients’ needs are met while also building strong relationships with the markets you’re using.Client servicing, where you’ll be the client’s first point of contact for all aspects of their insurance programme.Analytics, where you’ll tackle challenges such as analysing and manipulating data and producing reports to present your findings and insights.Strategy, where you’ll work with a wide range of stakeholders to support decision making, prepare business plans and analyse data to identify trends.Business development, where you’ll think creatively and strategically to produce materials that can be used for marketing and specific client proposals.Projects, where you’ll manage a variety of stakeholders, solve complex problems and identify the right resources and expertise to deliver excellence for our clients.During the recruitment process you will have the opportunity explore CRB regarding the types of industries and clients we serve and the varied skill sets these opportunities seek. Following these insights we will look to take your preferences on board.

This two-year graduate programme will see you building your knowledge and skills in areas all across our CRB business. Working with and learning from industry-leading colleagues, you’ll:

Develop your technical knowledge through meaningful assignments and projectsBuild strong relationships with colleagues and clients across sectors including cyber, financial institutions, marine and constructionGrow every day, from a thorough induction to ongoing professional and personal development through bespoke learning journeysBe supported as you study towards your Level 6 Senior Insurance Professional Qualification, whilst gaining the highly valued Chartered Insurance Institute Advanced Diploma in Insurance 

Given the breadth of our CRB business, you could find yourself in the following types of opportunities:

Broking, where you’ll be the intermediary in the insurance transaction, ensuring the clients’ needs are met while also building strong relationships with the markets you’re using.Client servicing, where you’ll be the client’s first point of contact for all aspects of their insurance programme.Analytics, where you’ll tackle challenges such as analysing and manipulating data and producing reports to present your findings and insights.Strategy, where you’ll work with a wide range of stakeholders to support decision making, prepare business plans and analyse data to identify trends.Business development, where you’ll think creatively and strategically to produce materials that can be used for marketing and specific client proposals.Projects, where you’ll manage a variety of stakeholders, solve complex problems and identify the right resources and expertise to deliver excellence for our clients. 

During the recruitment process you will have the opportunity explore CRB regarding the types of industries and clients we serve and the varied skill sets these opportunities seek. Following these insights we will look to take your preferences on board.

Requirements 

Our graduate programmes are journeys of learning, experience and support. To transform your tomorrow with WTW, you’ll need to be:

A natural problem solver with a sharp and analytical mindComfortable working in a teamA confident communicator who knows how to build relationships and clearly convey complicated informationAbility to use platforms such as excel, powerpoint and ideally AI products such as copilot.Curious and eager to build and apply your knowledgeAt least 2:1 degree-qualified in any disciplineClosing Date: 19th October 2026

  • Please note that we do not accept multiple applications and you should only select and apply to one programme per year***

Workstyles:

We’re open to hybrid working for this role. This means blending working at home with at least four days in the office, learning from experienced colleagues and getting to know your fellow new joiners.

The Application Process:

Stage 1: Apply online and attach your CV

Stage 2: Complete an online test and a video interview

Stage 3: Attend a virtual session to learn more about the specific teams and skills required

Stage 4: Attend a virtual assessment centre, where you’ll meet members of the team

Stage 5: Offer and onboarding

We’re committed to equal employment opportunity and provide application, interview and workplace adjustments and accommodations to all applicants. If you foresee any barriers, from the application process through to joining WTW, please email candidatehelpdesk@wtwco.com

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Source: WTW careers

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