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Explore internships and graduate programs that build skills and open future pathways.
Student and internship programs

Our Summer Internship Program is a 10-week paid opportunity to explore a career in insurance. You’ll spend time doing hands-on projects, take part in structured learning and connect with experienced leaders across QBE.

The program also offers a pathway into our Next Generation Underwriting Program if you want to continue your career with us.

During the program, you will:

  • Work across areas such as Actuary, Enterprise Risk Management, Data Science, Specialty, Claims and Crop.
  • Gain hands on experience alongside weekly Insurance 101 learning sessions.
  • Take part in group projects that help you build practical skills and strong relationships.
  • Learn about different insurance careers and how QBE works.
  • Grow your professional network and explore future career pathways at QBE.

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Want to start your career with us?

Positions are shared on our Careers website as they open. You can meet us on campus from September to November, apply online, hear back about offers by late January, and start your internship from June.

We know applying for your first role is a big moment, and you do not have to do it alone. If you need support or adjustments at any stage, you can let us know when you apply.

We are committed to a recruitment process that is welcoming, accessible, and inclusive for everyone.

A sense of mutual respect and mindfulness permeates our culture-in fact, it’s the key to our success.
Graduate programs

Our Next Generation Underwriting Program is a nine-month paid program designed to develop strong underwriting capability. You will gain hands‑on experience across specialty insurance (such as cyber, marine, aviation and accident & health), reinsurance (helping insurers manage large or unpredictable risks), and commercial insurance (covering everyday business risks like property, liability and workers’ compensation).

Along the way, you will build the skills and confidence needed for a long‑term underwriting career.

We visit campuses between September and November to build the graduate cohort, confirm the group by late January, and welcome graduates into their roles from June.

During the program, you will:

  • Take part in a nine-month rotation that builds technical skills and business knowledge
  • Work from QBE offices in Atlanta, Chicago, New York or Marblehead, with opportunities to travel to other US locations
  • Assess risk for existing and new customers, gaining real world underwriting experience
  • Learn from experienced underwriting leaders and connect with senior leaders across QBE
  • Build strong relationships through group learning, shared cohort experiences and cross functional work
  • Receive personalised support, including an underwriting coach and a peer buddy

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Start your career with us

Graduate roles are shared on our Careers website as they open.

When you apply, you may take part in online activities and have conversations with our team. This is a chance for us to get to know you, and for you to learn what working at QBE is really like. The steps can change depending on the role and where you are based.

We know applying for your first role is a big moment, and you do not have to do it alone. If you need support or adjustments  at any stage, you can let us know when you apply. We are committed to a recruitment process that is welcoming, accessible, and inclusive for everyone.

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