Early Careers

Discover exciting opportunities for placement students and school leavers as part of our UK and Europe Early Careers programme. Begin your professional journey at Liberty Specialty Markets.

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Join our industry-pioneering programme

Whether you have recently completed your degree or are transitioning from school to the professional world, our programme is designed to support your growth and success.

From day one, we want you to make a difference and have a lasting impact.

We value not only your technical abilities but also your understanding of the importance of our values and behavior's. As you embark on this journey, you will have the chance to become a future leader, driving positive change.

Applications for our September 2025 School Leaver Programme are now open.

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Discover the ideal programme for you

Our Early Careers programmes offer diverse opportunities in Underwriting, Actuarial, Claims, and support functions like Digital Transformation, Finance, and Data Analytics. Gain valuable knowledge and experience that align with your strengths, helping you progress in your chosen career path.

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Our school leavers programme

  • Gain your Level 3 Insurance Operations Practitioner (with Cert CII industry recognised qualification).
  • Various business rotations working with experienced colleagues, gaining exposure to different teams and functions.
  • A personalised development and training programme, providing you with knowledge and key insights into the financial services and insurance industry.
  • Mentoring opportunities with global industry leaders.
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Our placement student programme

  • Direct entry route into our graduate programme.
  • 12 months in a dedicated team, gaining exposure and insight into the insurance industry, such as Underwriting, Portfolio Management, Claims, Business Development.
  • Strategic and challenging project to work to complete as part of the programme.
  • A tailored 12-month development and training programme to provide you with knowledge and insights.
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Our Graduate programme

  • Gain your Level 6 Senior Insurance Professional (with ACII).
  • A tailored two-year rotational programme with exciting projects and various business placements.
  • A personalised development and training programme, providing you with knowledge and key insights into the financial services and insurance industry.
  • Detailed onboarding and induction events to ensure you kick-start your Liberty journey.

What are we looking for?

Our school leavers: 3 'A-Levels' or equivalent (predicted or achieved) in any subject.

Our placement students: on track for a 2:1 degree or equivalent in any subject.

Plus people with ....

Digital and growth mindset

Creative, innovate, courageous and digital-orientated when introducing and embracing new ideas for future proofing our business.

Technical literacy and commercial thinking

Keeping things simple by translating data driven analytics to help make robust business decisions for future success.

Customer and people focus

Collaborating, building sustainable networks and demonstrating empathy, always putting people first.

Passion and drive

Inspiring, purposeful and action-orientated, you understand that you can add value and make a real difference.

Hear from our Early Careers alumni

  • The graduate scheme has high profile within Liberty. You get exposed to senior management and gain a real insight into Liberty’s vision of the future. This hands-on attitude is truly unique among insurance graduate schemes and shows true investment in the future of this company.

    Sam Bradley, Head of Portfolio Solutions

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Our Unique Perspectives

We invite you to explore a diverse range of topics from our people, covering a wide variety of risk subjects. 

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Working for us

We aim to show how we value our employees by offering a vibrant and inclusive environment, and committing to their career development. 

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Diversity Equity & Inclusion

Our Inclusion Matters framework supports our commitment to strengthen our diverse workforce and grow our inclusive environment. 

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