General:
Job Summary: The Beazley Underwriting Graduate Program (P28) is a 12-month development program designed to launch careers in underwriting.
Whether you are familiar with the insurance industry or exploring it for the first time, P28 provides structured training, mentorship, networking opportunities, and hands-on learning to help you build the technical and professional skills needed for a successful underwriting career.
Participants gain exposure to multiple specialty insurance products, learn from experienced underwriters and business leaders, and develop a strong foundation in insurance and risk management.
Upon successful completion of the program, participants will transition into a permanent underwriting role within the business.
Key Responsibilities: The Underwriting Graduate Program offers qualified individuals the opportunity to spend 12 months learning about all aspects of the insurance industry and Beazley’s product lines before transitioning into a permanent underwriting position. Individuals in the program will learn from experienced underwriters and will have the opportunity to network with program alumni and senior leaders from across the globe!
What to expect in the Underwriting Graduate “P28” Program:
Receive insurance industry training from internal and external experts through a structured classroom experience
Intensive training with Beazley product lines including, but not limited to: Crime, Executive Risk, Environmental, Property, Cyber
Learn directly from experienced underwriters and industry professionals
Build relationships with program alumni, peers, brokers, and senior leaders from across the organization
Participate in presentations, case studies, and project-based learning opportunities
Engage with Beazley's employee resource groups (Beazley SHE, Race, Proud, Families, Wellbeing, Neurodiversity)
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Social events and outings with Beazley leadership, colleagues, and brokers
The program provides participants with a comprehensive introduction to the insurance industry while preparing them for a permanent underwriting position within Beazley.
Location: The program is hosted in our Atlanta, GA office and non-local candidates will be supported in relocation (if hired). Upon completion of the program, individuals will be “matched” to a product line and permanent office. Individual skillsets and interests will be considered in the matching process, but overall team and location availability will be based upon business need, and this can fluctuate over the course of the program. Therefore, location flexibility is a must! Placement locations may include:
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Atlanta, GA
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Boston, MA
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Chicago, IL
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Dallas, TX
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Denver, CO
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Houston, TX
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Los Angeles, CA
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Miami, FL
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New York, NY
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Philadelphia, PA
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San Francisco, CA
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West Hartford, CT
Skills and Abilities
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Strong preference for bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Insurance, Business, Economics, Finance, Management, or Math, or related discipline
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Relevant internship, work, leadership, or extracurricular experience is a plus.
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Fluency in English and additional languages, where required by the business.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and other relevant business systems.
- Strong numerical, analytical, and data interpretation skills.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to organize workload, manage priorities, and meet deadlines.
- Confidence presenting information to individuals and small groups.
Competencies
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Communication: Communicates clearly and professionally, adapting messages and communication style to suit different audiences and ensure understanding.
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Analytical Thinking: Evaluates information objectively, identifies patterns and key insights, and uses evidence to support decisions and recommendations.
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Critical Thinking: Considers multiple perspectives, questions assumptions appropriately, and assesses potential outcomes to support effective problem-solving.
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Attention to Detail: Produces accurate, thorough work by carefully reviewing information and identifying errors, inconsistencies, or omissions.
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Relationship Building: Develops and maintains positive working relationships with colleagues, customers, and external stakeholders through collaboration, responsiveness, and trust.
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Customer Focus: Seeks to understand customer needs and delivers service that supports positive outcomes and experiences.
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Collaboration: Works effectively with others, contributing positively to team goals while supporting an inclusive and cooperative working environment.
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Initiative: Takes ownership of responsibilities, seeks opportunities to contribute, and demonstrates a proactive approach to learning and problem-solving.
Aptitude and Disposition
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Results-oriented and accountable for delivering high-quality work.
- Self-motivated, adaptable, and enthusiastic in response to changing priorities.
- Demonstrates professionalism, tact, and sound judgment in day-to-day interactions.
- Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team.
- Committed to continuous personal and professional development.
Who We Are: Beazley is a specialist insurance company with over 30 years of experience helping people, communities, and businesses manage risk all around the world. Our mission is to provide Beautifully Designed Insurance, innovating to give our clients the maximum benefit with minimum hassle.
Our products are wide-ranging, from cyber & tech insurance to marine, healthcare, financial institutions and contingency; covering risks such as the weather, film production or protection from deadly weapons.
Our Culture: We employ over 1,500 people globally, hosting a wonderful diversity of cultures, experiences and backgrounds. We are proud of our unique culture at Beazley that empowers our staff to work from when and where they want, in an adult environment that’s low on policies & politics but big on collaboration, diversity & personal accountability.
Our three core values inspire the way we work and how we treat our customers and people – 1) Be bold 2) Strive for better 3) Do the right thing. Upholding these values every day enables us to become an innovative and responsive organization, in touch with the changing world and marketplace around us. We have set ambitious diversity & sustainability targets as we strive to better our business and the insurance industry as whole.
Personal Specification:
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It is important that within all your interactions both internally and externally you adhere Beazley’s core values - Being Bold, Striving for Better, and Doing the Right Thing as they contribute to an internal environment of teamwork and promote a positive brand image and experience to our external customers." We also expect Beazley employees to:
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Comply with Beazley procedures, policies and regulations including the code of conduct
- Undertake training on Beazley policies and procedures as delivered by your line manager, the Culture & People or assurance teams (compliance, risk, internal audit) either directly, via e-learning or the learning management system
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Display business ethics that uphold the interests of all our customers
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Ensure all interactions with customers are focused on delivering a fair outcome, including having the right products for their needs
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Comply with any specific responsibilities necessary for your role as outlined by your line manager, the Culture & People or assurance teams (compliance, risk, internal audit) and ensure you keep up to date with developments in these areas. This may include, amongst others, Beazley’s underwriting control standards, Beazley’s claims control standards, other Beazley standards and customer relationship management
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Carry out additional responsibilities as individually notified, either through your objectives or through the learning management system. These may include membership of any Beazley committees or working groups
Reports To: As per Beazley’s organisation chart
Key Relationships: Brokers, underwriters, other staff, coverholders, external clients and suppliers
The anticipated starting salary for this role is $60,000 to $70,000 per year, based on location and other relevant factors. Eligible employees may also be considered for a discretionary annual bonus.
