Early Careers Academy - UK

Build the foundations for a successful career through meaningful work, structured development, and support from day one.

Whether you're joining us as a graduate or apprentice, you'll gain real-world experience while developing the skills, knowledge, and confidence needed to succeed in specialist insurance. From supporting innovative businesses to helping solve complex challenges, you'll play a valued role from the start while learning from experienced colleagues across Beazley. Based in London and Birmingham, our UK programmes combine professional development, practical experience, and industry qualifications to help you build a rewarding long-term career.

From your first day, you'll be a valued member of the business, working on real projects, learning from experienced colleagues, and gaining exposure to different areas of Beazley. With structured development, professional qualifications, and support from senior leaders invested in your success, you'll have the opportunity to grow both personally and professionally.

UK Beazley Early Career Programme Benefits

Reward & Recognition

Start your career with a competitive salary of £33,000 as a graduate or £25,000 as an apprentice, plus annual bonus opportunities, salary progression, and access to Beazley share and savings plans.
Learning & Development

Grow your skills through mentoring, professional development, qualifications support, and continuous learning opportunities.
Health & Wellbeing

Support for your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing through a range of health resources, wellbeing tools, and employee benefits.
Lunch, Travel & Lifestyle

Enjoy everyday benefits including lunch allowances, travel reimbursement, and lifestyle perks that support life inside and outside of work.
Time Off & Family Support

Generous leave, parental support, volunteering opportunities, and policies designed to help you balance work and life.
Inclusion & Belonging

Be part of an inclusive culture where diverse perspectives are valued and employee networks help everyone feel connected, supported, and empowered to succeed.
Flexible Working

Work in a way that works for you, with flexibility, home office support, and tools to help you thrive wherever you're based.

UK Application Process

Our application process is designed with you in mind. We aim to make it as interactive and two-way as possible - giving you the opportunity to get to know us just as much as we get to know you. We focus on your future potential rather than any prior experience, assessing the qualities and strengths that will help you succeed at Beazley. Behind the scenes we also undertake adverse impact testing at each stage to ensure that our processes are fair and equitable. If you require any adjustments at any point, please let us know - we’re here to support you. Best of luck!

Complete your application and tell us about yourself, your education, and the programme you're interested in. We'll review your application against the eligibility requirements for the role.
We focus on your future potential rather than prior experience. This stage gives you the opportunity to demonstrate your strengths, skills, and aspirations through a combination of assessments and interactive activities.

Online assessments covering behavioural, numerical, and verbal reasoning

An interactive profile where you can showcase your experiences, strengths, and future ambitions
This is your opportunity to connect with Beazley and learn more about our business, culture, and Early Careers programmes. Along the way, you'll meet a variety of colleagues and have the chance to showcase your strengths, experiences, and potential.

An assessment centre where you can showcase your strengths, collaborate with others, and explore your potential.
If everything goes well, we’ll be delighted to offer you a place on our Early Careers Programme. Before you start, you'll have opportunities to connect with future colleagues, attend events, and begin building your network at Beazley.

UK Grads & Apprentices

Since launching our best-in-class early careers programmes, apprentices and graduates are already making waves; working on priority projects and creating real impact at Beazley. Hear from our current UK grads and apprentices on their experiences.

Hear from our current grads and apprentices