Welcome to the fourth edition of Grad:Focus! This week's edition includes underwriting programs, summer internships and grad schemes.
Amazon UK 2025 Public Policy Manager Intern
Location: London
The role:
Be involved in supporting new projects and initiatives
Help drive performance and build plans for the future
Mentorship: we care about your career aspirations and strive to assign projects based on your interests. You can learn and be curious with access to unlimited virtual trainings on project management, personal brand, communication skills and many more.
Taking ownership of your career: A successful internship, could lead to a full-time (graduate role) after finishing your university studies.
Requirements:
Good at communicating across functional teams
University education as a recent graduate in Law, Politics, Social Sciences or related studies (BA/BS required)
Politics Internship - Work for your local MP
Send an application to your local MP by finding a name and email address on the UK Parliament website.
Aon Graduate Programme - Insurance Actuarial Consulting & Reinsurance Analytics 2025
Location: London
Start date: September 2025
Deadline: 6th January 2025
The roles:
Strategy & Technology Group (STG) Actuarial Consulting graduate programme:
Access to Aon’s proprietary data, software, and its global network of insurance industry experts.
Gain innovative and compelling insights for clients into the sources of competitive advantage in our industry.
Work on a variety of projects, learning from experienced professionals whilst starting your journey towards a professional qualification.
Get involved in technical and consulting training workshops to develop the skills needed to provide innovative solutions that meet our clients' needs, as well as building your confidence and experience through proactively managing client relationships.
Reinsurance Analytics Graduate Programme:
Reinsurance pricing and analysis
Actuarial model building and testing
Data preparation and presentation of results and advice to clients and brokers
Actuarial research and development
Requirements:
Be on track to achieve a 2:1 degree (or equivalent) in a maths, actuarial science, or other highly numerical degree
You will need to have achieved an A-grade or above in Maths A-level, A-grade in Maths Scottish higher or international equivalent of this
Motivation and ambition to pursue an actuarial career
Excellent numerical ability.
Marsh Summer Internship Programme 2025
Our Summer Internship Programme is an 8 week paid internship providing penultimate year university students with an accelerated foundation to their career. If you are successful on the internship, we will look to offer you a position on our 2026 graduate programme.
The role:
Work on real projects with real clients.
Receive soft skill training and an introduction into insurance.
Within broking you will learn to understand all the risks associated with a particular sector and then work with a team to broker a deal.
As a Client Executive you’ll be liaising with your clients and understanding their business, to advise on the best course of action for their risk management.
Working on projects means that you will gain exposure across multiple lines of insurance both internally and externally, allowing you to build an extensive network of talented professionals.
Requirements:
Be a penultimate year student and expected to achieve a minimum 2.1 degree classification or equivalent in any degree discipline.
Strong business acumen and problem-solving skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work in teams and cultivate relationships.
Language skills are desirable but not essential.
Adam Smith Institute Summer Internship
Dates: Two weeks between April and September 2025
The role:
Learn more about the policy-making process and the wider free-market movement in the UK.
Engage in both research and operations capacities, working on research papers and blogging whenever they are not working on ASI research or operations.
Carry out office administration duties as instructed.
Requirements:
Be interested in and curious about the areas we work and research in.
Are a university student or recent graduate interested in politics, economics and policy work.
Become a volunteer at Citizens Advice
The roles:
Helping people online, over the phone, or in person
Raising funds
Researching and campaigning for policy change
Helping witnesses in court in our Witness Service
Helping the service to run smoothly in our admin and customer service roles as a trustee
Volunteering for Local Citizens Advice
Giving information and advice to clients; in person, over the phone or online
Supporting the service run smoothly through admin, customer service or supporting other volunteers
Fundraising, media, research and campaigns
Supporting the running of the charity through being a trustee
Check what opportunities are available in your area and complete a basic form with your contact details
Volunteering with the Witness Service
Support witnesses in court by giving information about the court process and emotional and practical support before the trial and on the day.
Learn more about volunteering for the Witness Service and how to get involved
No specific requirements
AIG 2025 Early Career Underwriting Summer Intern London
Location: London
Dates: June 16 to August 22, 2025
Deadline: 12th January 2025
Following completion of the program, interns may be considered for an Analyst role beginning in the summer of 2026.
The role:
Gain valuable, hands-on experience and insurance industry knowledge, working with leaders on dynamic projects, with plenty of opportunity for challenges, learning and achievement.
Join one of our key business teams, which offers a unique opportunity to obtain core technical knowledge and professional skills in a diverse environment.
In addition to meaningful on-the-job experiences, interns will join instructor-led masterclasses, hear directly from senior leaders, and build meaningful connections through mentoring circles, networking events and volunteering.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree to be received before June 2026
Have excelled in previous work experience
Outstanding academic and extracurricular achievement
Possess strong analytical, quantitative and interpersonal skills
Be enthusiastic about the insurance industry
Henry Jackson Society Internship Programme
The role:
Gain valuable insight into the world of international relations
Designed to foster career development
Aimed at politically-minded, enthusiastic and self-motivated individuals
Full-time or part-time basis, usually for a duration of up to three months
Government & Politics Internships
The roles:
Event planning, campaigning, and community outreach
Coordinate political events, rallies, or town hall meetings
Actively participate in community outreach efforts to connect with constituents and garner support for political campaigns.
Conducting voter demographic analysis and social issue research
In-depth research related to voter demographics and social issues.
Analyse voter data, trends, and preferences to inform campaign strategies.
Conduct research on key social issues and policies to provide valuable insights and data-driven recommendations to political leaders.
Writing blogs and creating digital and print content
Create a variety of content, including blogs, articles, and digital or print materials to communicate the message and goals of the political entity you're working with.
Play a vital role in engaging with the public, educating constituents, and promoting the political agenda.
Combine first-class professional experience and culture immersion
Make your resume shine and grow your network, wherever you are
Travel to an exciting international destination and work remotely
Ashurt Summer Vacation Scheme 2025
Dates: 23 June - 11 July 2025
Deadline: 13th December
The role:
Be introduced to the world of commercial law through two seat rotations
Have the opportunity to experience the same sort of work as our trainees
Proof-reading, helping with research tasks or attending meetings with your supervisor.
Have the opportunity to attend workshops and other sessions as well as attend several social events to get to know our partners, associates, and current trainees.
Be interviewed for a Training Contract once the scheme has finished.
Requirements:
Graduates of all degree disciplines, and penultimate-year law students
Amazon UK 2025 Public Policy Manager Intern
Location: London
The role:
Be involved in supporting new projects and initiatives
Help drive performance and build plans for the future
Mentorship: we care about your career aspirations and strive to assign projects based on your interests. You can learn and be curious with access to unlimited virtual trainings on project management, personal brand, communication skills and many more.
Taking ownership of your career: A successful internship, could lead to a full-time (graduate role) after finishing your university studies.
Requirements:
Good at communicating across functional teams
University education as a recent graduate in Law, Politics, Social Sciences or related studies (BA/BS required)
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