Underwriting Graduate Program "P28"

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Receive insurance industry training from internal and external experts through a structured classroom experience
• Intensive training with Beazley product lines including Crime, Executive Risk, Environmental, Property, and 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)
• Attend social events and outings with Beazley leadership, colleagues, and brokers

Requirements

• Strong preference for bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Insurance, Business, Economics, Finance, Management, Math, or related discipline
• Relevant internship, work, leadership, or extracurricular experience is a plus
• 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

Skills

• Communication: Communicates clearly and professionally, adapting messages and communication style to suit different audiences and ensure understanding
• Analytical Thinking: Evaluates information objectively, identifies patterns and key insights, and uses evidence to support decisions and recommendations
• Critical Thinking: Considers multiple perspectives, questions assumptions appropriately, and assesses potential outcomes to support effective problem-solving
• Attention to Detail: Produces accurate, thorough work by carefully reviewing information and identifying errors, inconsistencies, or omissions
• Relationship Building: Develops and maintains positive working relationships with colleagues, customers, and external stakeholders through collaboration, responsiveness, and trust
• Customer Focus: Seeks to understand customer needs and delivers service that supports positive outcomes and experiences
• Collaboration: Works effectively with others, contributing positively to team goals while supporting an inclusive and cooperative working environment
• Initiative: Takes ownership of responsibilities, seeks opportunities to contribute, and demonstrates a proactive approach to learning and problem-solving

Additional aptitudes include being results-oriented, 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.

Location

The program is hosted in the Atlanta, GA office. 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 based on business need, individual skillsets, and interests. Location flexibility is required. Placement locations may include:

• Atlanta, GA
• Boston, MA
• Chicago, IL
• Dallas, TX
• Denver, CO
• Houston, TX
• Los Angeles, CA
• Miami, FL
• New York, NY
• Philadelphia, PA
• San Francisco, CA
• West Hartford, CT

About Beazley

Beazley is a specialist insurance company with over 30 years of experience helping people, communities, and businesses manage risk worldwide. Our mission is to provide Beautifully Designed Insurance, innovating to give clients maximum benefit with minimum hassle. Our products range from cyber & tech insurance to marine, healthcare, financial institutions, and contingency, covering risks such as weather, film production, or protection from deadly weapons.

We employ over 1,500 people globally, embracing a diversity of cultures, experiences, and backgrounds. Our unique culture empowers staff to work flexibly in an adult environment that’s low on policies and politics but big on collaboration, diversity, and personal accountability. Our core values—Be bold, Strive for better, Do the right thing—guide how we work and treat customers and colleagues. We have set ambitious diversity and sustainability targets to improve our business and the insurance industry as a whole.