Early Careers
Just starting out your career?
We are dedicated to championing young talent and fostering your growth within the insurance industry. As the future leaders of our market, you’re not only the decision-makers of tomorrow but also the innovators who will drive change and shape the future.
Find out how you can start your career in this exciting industry.
Apprenticeships
‘Earn while you learn’
All of our apprenticeship placements are permanent roles, so there is no need to worry about job hunting when the apprenticeship comes to an end. With our scheme, you will gain a nationally recognised qualification while learning valuable new skills.
An apprenticeship is the chance to jump into a real role, taking on responsibility and learning new skills from day one. Working alongside experienced Canopius employees, managers and external clients or suppliers, our apprentices gain a wealth of experience as well as job-specific skills.
The main benefit of an apprenticeship is that you can earn as well as learn. Our apprenticeships are open to anyone over the age of 16, although you’ll need to make sure you meet the academic entry requirements. These vary by scheme – you can find out more by taking a look at our job descriptions and requirements.
Our apprentices don’t pay anything towards their apprenticeship. All training costs are covered, and we pay you a competitive starting salary. There’s no catch; it really is earning while you are learning.
It depends on the apprenticeship you apply for. We are offering apprenticeships at a Level 3 in areas such as Underwriting, Operations and Compliance. Typically, our apprenticeships last between 15 months and two years. Once completed, you will transition into an entry-level role to progress your career.
Our apprenticeships are designed so they offer a structured programme that takes the apprentices through the skills they need to eventually be working at the standard required for the role.
Our apprentices study while they work. We do this through a combination of online study with our training providers and off-the-job learning. This might be on one day a week or a block of days/hours at a time.
Once we and our training provider are confident you have learnt all you need and are working at the required standard, you will take an End Point Assessment. This is a series of practical tests or an oral discussion designed for you to demonstrate what you can do. We will work with you to make sure you only take these tests when you are confident you are ready.
Canopius apprenticeships available are from a diverse cross section within the financial sector.
For example, if you enjoy law you may wish to consider a vocation in our Legal, Compliance, Risk or Claims departments.
If you love maths and geography you may wish to consider a career in Finance or Actuary.
If you enjoy projects, tasks and working with people you may enjoy a path in Operations, IT or HR.
Our Human Resources team are here to guide and support you as you begin to discover your career path.
Apprenticeships available in 2026 in the UK
Eligibility
You must have legal right to work in the UK as our apprentice roles are not ones we can sponsor.
You will not be able to apply for an apprenticeship:
- Where you have already achieved the skills, knowledge and behaviours that would form part of the apprenticeship you have applied for.
- Where you hold qualifications, in the same subject area, that are at a higher grade than the apprenticeship you have applied for.
- If you are currently undertaking another apprenticeship or qualification which won’t be completed by September 2024.
- If the apprenticeship replicates learning you have already completed elsewhere.
We understand and nurture emerging talents
At Canopius, we believe young professionals are the future leaders of our industry. In addition to offering apprenticeships, we proudly host the Next Generation Summit – a platform where emerging talent can connect, share ideas, and help shape the future of our market.
Canopius’ Next Generation Summit – a chance for our new young talent to put their personal brand out there.
Championing young talent – how we nurture the next generation of the insurance industry.
Navigating the evolving insurance landscape at our Next Generation Summit; engaging, insightful, inspiring…
When experience meets youth and ambition; everyone wins at our annual Next Generation Summit.
View more videos on our social channels
Young Talent Report
To truly encourage young talent to join us, we must challenge the status quo and actively seek ways to evolve. This requires a commitment to stop and assess our current practices and identify areas for improvement. By engaging with their insights, we can create an environment that not only attracts talent but also empowers them to contribute meaningfully to our industry. Check out our latest report based on the insights of young professionals in APAC below.
Salary and Benefits
Flexible work
Passion for the industry
