Contracts Intern
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 2, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 9, 2026. DUAL scores B on the Alion truth index.
Howden Re is the global reinsurance broker and risk, capital & strategic advisor focused on relentless innovation & superior analytics for top client service.
About Role
Internship:Contracts
Location:Edina, MN/ New York, NYor Remote
Salary: up to $27/hr+ overtime
Deadline to apply:Friday 16thOctober
Introduction
Working with ourreinsurance team in North Americayou’lllearn more about reinsurance broking, risk mitigation solutions, contracts decision making and support our teams, doing real work forHowden Re's current and prospective clients.
What you’llbe doing
Reinsurance is a complex world;the easiest way to think about it is that it’sinsurance for the insurers. Working with our teams,you’llhelp insurance companies protect their futures, and the people they insure.
As a Contracts Intern, you’lllearn about the reinsurance contracts process and relationships among reinsurance counterparties as you participatein sendingfinal contract documents to reinsurers and clients for execution and tracking status of the documents.
On a day-to-daybasis you’ll:
Review and create PDFs of final Reinsurance Contracts, Interests and Liabilities Agreements, and related documents at direction of the Contracts Wording Team
Transmit final Reinsurance Contracts, Interests and Liabilities Agreements, and related documents to ceding companies and reinsurers at direction of the Broking Team
Track status of transmitted documents via tracking tool
Monitor and manage Transmittal Shared Mailbox in Outlook
Prepare regular reports on status of transmitted documents
Follow up with outstanding markets for signatures
Compile fully executed documents into single PDF files
Update contract files with executed documentation
Communicate and coordinate with broker, contract drafter, and transmittal specialist as required
Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned
Who we’relooking for
You’llbe working towards a Bachelor’sdegreein any subject.You’llbe able to clearly communicate your thoughts and ideas both in writing and in person. And be able to handle multiple tasks and projects at the same time in a client service, deadline-driven environment.
You will:
Actively pursuing a Bachelor’sdegree
Be a rising senior (graduating in December 2027 or by June 2028)
Have a GPAof 3.0+
Beproficient in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Have the ability toexplain complex contracts in simple terms so anyone can understand it, either in writing or over the phone
Payclose attention todetail, becauseevery small detail matters
Legally authorized to work in the US
Different perspectives make us better
At Howden, we’recommitted to fair opportunity, inclusive teamsand a culture where everyone belongs. We value people of all backgrounds, identitiesand experiences. We make sure everyone has the chance to succeed. If you bring who you really are, we’llhelp you to go further.
We believe in equal opportunities for all employees, regardless of race, religion, gender, age, sexual orientationor disability. And as a Disability Confident employer, we’recommitted to removing barriers and supporting you to do your best work. If you need any adjustments during the application process or in the role, just let us know. We’rehere to help.
What we offer:
A career that you define. We provide an environment where new ideasare encouraged and celebrated, where people who want to have a real hand in our success thrive. We want people who want to make a difference - not just in the workplace, but in the industry and in the wider community.
Working at Howden Re:
At Howden Re, we’reon a mission to do things differently. Our no silo approach, elite team, and clear focus on innovation and relentless execution means our clients are at the heart of all we do.
As a big 4 global reinsurance broker, we deliberately avoid the one-size-fits-all approach, committing to creating bespoke solutions that address the unique challenges of a modern and dynamic marketplace. Our team is empowered to drive progress, creating opportunities for career and personal development, unlocking new value for clients, fostering long-term partnerships, and using the collective power of Howden to change how the world sees risk and insurance.
When you join Howden Re, you become part of a vibrant and entrepreneurial workplace culture that prioritizes collaboration, ownership, and shared success. Here, your contributions will directly impactour mission to be the global partner of choice in reinsurance and strategic advisory.
Be a part of Howden Re's exciting journey. Together, we are shapingthe future of reinsurance.
EEO Statement:
We consider our people our chief competitive advantage and as such we treat colleagues, candidates, clients, and business partners with equality, fairness, and respect. Howden North America provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Howden North America will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participatein the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.